When Municipal Responses to Criticism Become the Bigger Story Background Across Ontario, courts have increasingly been asked to weigh an important democratic question: How far
Words Matter: Why Definitions Matter in Public Debate Certain words appear more and more often in public discussion. Terms such as harassment, defamation, and abuse
Council Member Requests Sources for South Algonquin Matters Article On May 16, 2026, a councillor for the Township of South Algonquin commented on a recent
Freedom of Speech Matters Most When Speech Becomes Uncomfortable A healthy democratic society is not measured by how institutions respond to praise. It is measured
Why Journalistic Freedom Matters in Canada A free press is an important part of Canadian democracy. Journalists ask difficult questions. They investigate governments and public
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
Anti-SLAPP Laws: Why Public Participation and Journalism Matter One of the nice things about living in Canada – a democracy – is that people are
Municipal Power Has Legal Limits Many people assume municipal officials are always protected from personal legal consequences because the municipality — and its insurance —
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
When Municipal Responses to Criticism Become the Bigger Story Background Across Ontario, courts have increasingly been asked to weigh an important democratic question: How far
When Municipal Disputes Escalate: Lessons From Ramara A small Ontario township is making headlines—and not for the reasons any community would want. The Township of
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.
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
