Afin de mieux comprendre les enjeux liés aux terrains disposés à recevoir la patinoire réfrigérée de North Hatley, voici un petit résumé des avantages et désavantages du parc des Rivières, du parc de Baseball ainsi que de la plage Pleasant View. Vue aérienne du parc des Rivières de North Hatley: 21 août 2025. Vue aérienne […]
Do donations to a municipality pose a risk of conflict of interest?
As I understand it, North Hatley has received several donations from citizens and foundations owned by citizens throughout its history. In fact, it is probably not the only municipality to receive donations. These donations are welcomed with open arms by municipal officials. In fact, the municipality’s latest press release mentions this, as does the latest […]
Increase in waste containers and foul odors on Mill Street
Unfortunately, Mill Street is still in a state of World War II. Yet it is probably the busiest pedestrian street after Main Street, since everyone who parks at Parc des Rivières walks down Mill Street. Let’s call a spade a spade: the street is simply disgusting, and the smell is just the icing on the […]
Does the municipal inspector always apply bylaws in a uniform, impartial and compliant manner?
Some citizens find themselves in a bind when their municipal inspector interprets by-laws to their disadvantage. Imagine that this interpretation is biased because of personal or corporate conflicts with elected officials and the municipality. This citizen risks finding himself at an impasse with his municipality and its municipal inspectors. Is the municipal inspector totally sovereign? […]
