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 […]
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 The Question Behind Funding the private Flying Feathers Archery Club (updated 2026-04-04 with new historical documents from council records) Flying Feathers Archery Club is a membership based non-profit club that serves recreation opportunities to between 20-30 people in the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 […]
Walkout at Council Meeting after Deputy Mayor Suggestion
Walkout at Council Meeting after Deputy Mayor Suggestion Municipal council meetings are where important decisions about a community are made. Residents expect their elected representatives to debate issues openly, even when opinions differ. Disagreement is normal in democratic government. But leadership also means staying at the table when those disagreements happen. A moment during a […]
Council Leases Employment Centre to Agilec for $500/month
Council Leases Employment Centre to Agilec for $500/month In May and June 2025, South Algonquin council discussed a proposal to lease municipal space to Agilec, an employment and training service provider. Agilec operates employment support programs across several communities in eastern Ontario, helping people connect with job training, resume assistance, and employment counselling. Agilec’s arrival […]
Housing Then and Now
Housing Then and Now Campaign material from the 2022 municipal election presented housing as a key priority for mayoral candidate Ethel LaValley. Campaign Platform Housing Promise Highlighted During Campaign Housing was one of the now Mayor’s clearest policy commitments. The campaign flyer stated that the mayor would “actively pursue viable housing solutions in South Algonquin […]
Councillor not sanctioned for reprisal against complainant (3/4)
Councillor not sanctioned for reprisal against complainant In October 2024, South Algonquin Council received another report from the municipality’s Integrity Commissioner concerning the conduct of a sitting councillor. The report was prepared by Integrity Commissioner Tony Fleming of Cunningham Swan and presented to council in accordance with the oversight framework established under the Municipal Act. […]
Report says Councillor Breached Code of Conduct (4/4)
Report says Councillor Breached Code of Conduct On January 15, 2025, South Algonquin Council received another report from Integrity Commissioner Tony Fleming of Cunningham Swan Lawyers regarding the conduct of Councillor Joe Florent. The report arose from statements made during an October 2, 2024 council meeting while council was discussing a previous Integrity Commissioner finding […]
Integrity Commissioner Finds Conflict of Interest (1/4)
Councillor in Conflict of Interest Municipal governments include several oversight mechanisms designed to protect public trust. Integrity Commissioners are one of those tools, providing independent reviews when questions arise about conflicts of interest or ethical council conduct. In South Algonquin, those rules were examined in a report prepared by Integrity Commissioner Tony Fleming of Cunningham […]
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 Municipalities. The checklist is a municipal self-assessment tool developed by the Association of Manitoba Municipalities to help communities examine potential strengths and risks. AMM Tools Checklist It looks at five areas: […]