Gravel Rd Conversions in 2026

In Council March 23 agenda there is a report recommending a budget increase of $750,000 to the 2026 gravel road conversion pro program.  As reviewed in the report bids for the 2026 conversion program came in higher than had been budgeted. Rather than not completing...

What Your Council Costs

As required by  the Municipal Act  the agenda of March 23 includes a report providing a summary of remunerations and expenses paid as of December 31, 2025, for all members of Council and includes salaries, benefits, and expenditures. And here are the details for each...

Development Charges

On December 8 there is a Public Meeting prior to the Council meeting about the new Development Charges Bylaw.  The latter was an agenda item on the November 11th Council meeting with a report and a presentation; To be honest I don’t understand why it is on the...

2026 Budget Presentation

As posted previously the 2026 budget is on the November 24 Council agenda. There will be a presentation at the beginning.  If the budget interests you I strongly encourage listening to it.

2026 Budget

On November 24 Council agenda there is the 2026 operating and capital budget for review: if there are no motions for amendments it will be approved. The proposed increase in property tax is 3.74%. But, as our rate is blended with York Region’s budget increase of 4.25%...

2025 Development Charge By-law

On November 10 Council agenda there is a report on are new development charge (DC) by law which will replace the current 1 expiring January 13, 2026.  DC’s are important; they are intended to provide funding for the recovery of growth related capital infrastructure...