The cost of democracy, both figurative and literal, was discussed at local council meetings recently as municipalities look towards the October 2026 elections. Staff reports on voting methods made their way to respective councils in Tay Township and Penetanguishene with councillors weighing the merits and flaws for voting through paper ballots, internet/telephone voting and a […]

As the Southern Georgian Bay OPP detachment board continues to hit the ground running, members hope to find a permanent meeting locale. Board administrator Phil DeBruyne presided over this week’s meeting in Tiny Township with nearly-official community representative Judy Contin who was awaiting finalization on CSPA requirements before her full participation next meeting. A verbal […]

A request by a Tiny Township resident toward the reason their property tax increased and how collected septage factored in was relayed through MidlandToday to the municipalities of Tiny and Midland recently. Questions posed to Tiny Township received a response, as published in the January 4 article, ‘Upcoming Tiny budget approval to address resident’s concerns […]

Two events under the “town hall” label were held in Tiny Township in March and June, with an invitation specific to “Councillor Dave Brunelle’s supporters” wanting to be engaged and have input regarding local municipal government issues.  In both meetings the topic was for an “introduction to iMatr”, a Burlington-based internet technology company dedicated to […]

Politicians. They are the lawmakers, voted in by a majority of non-apathetic residents, intended to lead their area to more prosperous times through efficiency and forward thinking. However, nothing in life is perfect. A number of Tiny Township residents braved through a blustery April winter storm to attend the regular council and committee of the […]