"I can't go to the grocery store without losing my parking space and ending up parking in a ditch." - water access ratepayer. Island property owners rely on marinas to dock their boats and on-shore parking for their vehicles and boat trailers. Unfortunately, due to the way the land was developed, we have a limited number of marinas, and each has a limited number of spots. This is an issue of inclusiveness, and the answers are not easy, as there is limited parking at most boat

We are all excited to see that work on #559 has begun; this is a provincial project under MTO. The Township is undertaking work on Blind Bay Road this year to improve drainage and tar and chip surface. As ratepayers in Carling Township, we collectively own a number of assets: roads, bridges, parks, and facilities. The municipality manages those assets on our behalf, keeping them in good working order and replacing them as needed. The Asset Management Plan 2024 directs infras

Carling residents share a love for the land, its water, and its rugged features. But that doesn’t make us all the same. Our people differ in how they use their properties, when they use them, and how they access them. I have talked to a lot of people over my last 4 years on Council, including folks who live here year-round, those who live here for 9 or 10 months and head somewhere warm for the winter, some who live in a city and come here as much as they can in the summer an

This question has been raised by people whose Carling residence is not their primary residence. We are used to the provincial and federal elections where every citizen has one vote, no matter how many properties they own. Municipal elections are different. If you live somewhere else but you own or rent a property here, you can vote here. You are a “non-resident” elector (over 18, and a Canadian citizen). If your spouse owns or rents a property here, you can vote here, even if