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When Municipalities Use Workplace Safety Laws to Respond to Public Criticism

May 20, 2026

When Municipalities Use Workplace Safety Laws to Respond to Public Criticism Background Across Canada, public institutions are increasingly using workplace safety language when responding to

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The Streisand Effect: When Attempts to Control Information Draw More Attention

The Streisand Effect: When Attempts to Control Information Draw More Attention The “Streisand Effect” is a widely recognized term used to describe situations where attempts

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May 26, 2026

When Municipalities Use Workplace Safety Laws to Respond to Public Criticism

When Municipalities Use Workplace Safety Laws to Respond to Public Criticism Background Across Canada, public institutions are increasingly using workplace safety language when responding to

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May 20, 2026

A Committee Member Was Appointed. Then Removed. The Process Is Unclear.

A Committee Member Was Appointed. Then Removed. The Process Is Unclear. In July 2024, the Township established Terms of Reference for the Economic Development Committee.

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May 9, 2026

Township Tells Homeless Man To Leave Survival Site, Threatens Trespassing Charges And Disposal Of Belongings

Township Tells Homeless Man To Leave Survival Site, Threatens Trespassing Charges And Disposal Of Belongings This is a developing story. Photos reviewed by South Algonquin

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May 6, 2026

Emails Show Building Inquiry Sent to Non-Owner in Whitney Property File

Emails Show Building Inquiry Sent to Non-Owner in Whitney Property File Emails from March 2022 show that a building inquiry by the Township of South

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May 2, 2026

What happens when you file a complaint

What happens when you file a complaint Documents Raise Questions About How Municipal Complaints Are Handled Municipal policies point residents to instructions for how to

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April 29, 2026

When a Facebook Post Tries to Clarify a Law

When a Facebook Post Tries to Clarify a Law Questions Surround South Algonquin’s Noise and Nuisance By-Law A Facebook notice from the Township of South

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April 20, 2026

EcDev Committee Change Raises Questions About Process

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

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March 25, 2026

Building Inspection Leads to Record-Keeping Questions​

Building Inspection Leads to Record-Keeping Questions A routine building inspection at a local business in South Algonquin highlights inspection practices, municipal record keeping, and how

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March 15, 2026

The South Algonquin CAO: Hiring and Salary History

The South Algonquin CAO: Hiring and Salary History The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is the most senior staff position in the Township of South Algonquin.

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February 17, 2026

Municipal Health Indicators in South Algonquin

Municipal Health Indicators in South Algonquin To explore that question, we used a tool called the Municipal Health Checklist, developed by the Association of Manitoba

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February 10, 2026

Three People on South Algonquin’s 2024 Sunshine List

South Algonquin’s Sunshine List Each year the Province of Ontario publishes the Public Sector Salary Disclosure List, often called the Sunshine List. The list shows

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February 3, 2026
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