During that meeting, councillors raised the possibility of appointing a Deputy Mayor following recommendations that emerged from an emergency management tabletop exercise. According to the meeting minutes, Mayor Ethel LaValley…. More…
In 2016, a dispute over whether a chip truck qualified as a “building” under Ontario’s Building…. More…
Each year, Ontario releases the “Sunshine List,” a public record of government and publicly funded employees who earned $100,000 or more in salary during the previous year. The list includes names….. More…
Municipal councils play an important role in shaping the economic environment of a community. Local governments set policies, approve infrastructure investments, support economic development programs, and work with local organizations that promote business activity. In small rural municipalities especially, Table conversations can have a direct effect on residents, entrepreneurs, and investors.
During an Asset Management Committee discussion in April 2023, a councillor made a comment indicating that he did not care if all the businesses in the community went bankrupt. The meeting itself was part of a discussion that included a request for support from the South Algonquin Business Alliance (SABA), a volunteer organization formed to advocate for economic development in the township. The request and related discussion appear in the committee agenda and minutes for the April 12, 2023 Asset Management Committee meeting.
Multiple investigations are currently underway and under review by the Ombudsman.
We will report back here once the results are published.
Seasonal Employment and EI: A Local Effort to Support Workers South Algonquin’s economy is shaped by the seasons. Tourism, outdoor recreation, construction, and service jobs…… More….
The Township of South Algonquin has updated its Integrity Commissioner webpage following a recent review by South Algonquin Matters. The sequence of events raises questions about how and when public information is updated and made accessible…..More…..
On March 12, 2026, staff removed a community member of the South Algonquin’s Economic Development Committee (EDC). The change has prompted questions about how committee rules are being applied. The situation centers on the removal of a community member following a…..More…..
Is South Algonquin as Healthy as We Want it to Be?
To explore that question, we used a tool called the Municipal Health Checklist, developed by the Association of Manitoba Municipalities.
The checklist is a municipal self-assessment tool developed by the Association of Manitoba Municipalities to help communities examine potential strengths and risks.
South Algonquin’s population is roughly the same as a typical Ontario high school. We can still fix it if we start now.
In October 2024, South Algonquin Council received another report from the municipality’s Integrity Commissioner concerning the conduct of Councillor Joe Florent. The report was prepared by municipal lawyer Tony Fleming of Cunningham Swan and presented to council in accordance with the oversight framework established under the Municipal Act.
Flying Feathers – What Does “Grandfathered Obligation” Mean? The Question Behind Funding the private Flying Feathers Archery Club (updated 2026-04-04 with new historical documents from
Township Integrity Page Updated After South Algonquin Matters Review The Township of South Algonquin has updated its Integrity Commissioner webpage following a recent review by
Committee Membership: What the Rules Actually Say When a municipality creates committees, there are two key documents that govern how they operate: the Procedural By-law,
