This is a difficult period for the Planning Department. Whether it’s the impact of COVID or staffing levels, there is currently a 6-9 month delay in processing applications. Regardless of how the Township got to this place, there needs to be immediate changes to relieve this situation. Here are just a few actionable points: Better […]

Our community grows stronger with local support. Maybe that means eating lunch at the Rawley Resort or at the Chef Henrie Bistro. It could be attending the Honey Bee Festival in Honey Harbour. Whatever it is, doing it locally means more business, more jobs, and more prosperity for the Township. Local support also means looking […]

Because of the sparse population and the large area the Township encompasses, it can be difficult for communities within the Township to connect and share information and resources. As Councillor for Ward 1, I’d like to initiate an ad hoc committee, (which hopefully turns into a standing committee) that includes representatives from the towns and […]

As I talk to residents in Georgian Bay Township, universally I hear: “I emailed a number of times but no one ever replies” when asked about issues they’ve had or “I didn’t know that, when is that happening?” when talking about events (like the municipal election) taking place this summer. While the Township is adopting […]