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. The document sets out the rules for membership, responsibilities, and removal. Members are described as “citizen” members who are appointed by Council, serve for the term of Council, and may […]
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 Matters show handwritten enforcement notices left beside a small shoreline tent occupied by a man who says he is homeless and living outdoors in South Algonquin. One notice, written on […]
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 Algonquin was sent to a third-party individual who did not own the property, raising questions about how the inquiry was initiated and handled, information privacy, and how information was shared […]
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 complain about experiences, staff behaviour, safety issues and other items the municipality is responsible for. These processes are a normal part of municipal operations. Normally, processes include complaining in writing, […]
Do We Still Believe the System Is Working?
Do We Still Believe the System Is Working? In 2022, voters were asked by Mayoral Candidate Ethel LaValley to trust that the system was working. A majority said yes. As we head into the 2026 election campaign period, and the new slate of candidates remains unknown, this article asks whether that is still true. Is […]
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 Algonquin has raised questions about its Noise and Nuisance By-law. While the Township states that some information online is “misleading,” the wording of the by-law and concerns raised before and […]
A Shift in South Algonquin: Reports of Theft Raise Questions About Changing Conditions
A Shift in South Algonquin: Reports of Theft Raise Questions About Changing Conditions There was a time in South Algonquin when people didn’t think twice about leaving their doors unlocked. Keys stayed in vehicles. Roadside stands ran on honesty. Payment boxes sat unattended, and people trusted that what was taken would be paid for. That […]
Flying Feathers – What Does Grandfathered Obligation Mean?
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 council records) Flying Feathers Archery Club is a membership based non-profit club that serves recreation opportunities to between 20-30 people in the Township of South Algonquin annually. For years, South […]
Township Integrity Page Updated After South Algonquin Matters Review
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 South Algonquin Matters. The sequence of events raises questions about how and when public information is updated and made accessible. What Was Observed Before As of March 12, 2026, screenshots […]