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 The Question Behind Funding the private Flying Feathers Archery Club (updated 2026-04-04 with new historical documents from council records) Flying Feathers Archery Club is a membership based non-profit club that serves recreation opportunities to between 20-30 people in the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 […]
Committee Membership: What the Rules Actually Say
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, which sets out how meetings and committees function, and the Terms of Reference, which define the purpose, structure, and membership of individual committees. In South Algonquin, only the Economic Development […]
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 rules are being applied. The situation centers on the removal of a community member following a determination that the individual was no longer residing within the Township.
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 accessible government records are to residents. An insulation inspection later led to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, an appeal to the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, and enquiries […]