Forgive me for being critical again, and please know that I am working very hard to control myself. I was present at the presentation of the master plan on September 23 (download the plan). That presentation took place exactly eight days ago, or five business days to be more precise. Did you submit your comments […]
Here are the nominations submitted so far for the November 2, 2025 election in North Hatley.
The elections have been officially open since September 19. The nomination period runs from September 19 to October 3, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Québec.You can follow the progress of the nominations on Élections Québec. All candidates who were still in office are seeking re-election in the village. Interestingly, one candidate is running against Marcella Davis-Gerrish […]
Is North Hatley’s municipal debt $4 million or $10 million?
Some citizens published that the debt was $10 million, while the mayor published that the debt was actually $4 million. This seems to have caused quite a stir, especially during election season! Finance is complex, especially municipal financial reports. You have to take into account boards of directors, subsidies, and certain amounts that do not […]
A look back at the presentation of the master plan by Domus Architecte et Design
I was there yesterday, September 23, 2025, to attend the long-awaited presentation of the master plan. First of all, I would like to highlight the excellent presentation by Domus Architecte et Design. I have drawn up a few master plans in a private context, and it is no easy task. Presenting a vision to citizens […]
Vue aérienne des 3 terrains étudiés pour y construire la patinoire réfrigérée de North Hatley
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 […]
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? […]
The municipality of Potton has a refrigerated skating rink that is open 160 days a year.
The municipality of Potton has had a refrigerated skating rink since 2019. It’s a magnificent project that is available nearly 160 days a year. People can skate until Easter weekend. According to the mayor in 2019, the maximum number of skaters allowed at any given time was 25, and only 4-on-4 hockey was permitted. In […]
What will happen to the tennis courts at Pleasant View Beach with the arrival of the refrigerated ice rink?
At the last municipal council meeting on July 7, citizens questioned the possible changes concerning the installation of a refrigerated skating rink where the current tennis courts are located at Pleasant View Beach. Rumors suggest that the tennis courts will be rebuilt at Parc des Rivières. Of course, the land is located in a flood […]
Who can obtain a key to the gate at the federal dock boat ramp in North Hatley?
It’s no secret that it’s possible to get access to the key to the gate at the federal dock in North Hatley. In fact, according to rumors, you can request the key from the municipality of North Hatley. No doubt you have to be a citizen, which I am. I am a residential citizen and […]
When is an elected municipal official in conflict of interest?
I’ve been asked this question several times recently. Obviously, I don’t specialize in municipal law, so do your own research. On the face of it, I do believe that an elected official should withdraw as soon as there is the slightest risk of a conflict of interest. Of course, a conflict of interest arises when […]
North Hatley’s Inter-Foi spiritual church wants to change vocation
All over Quebec, churches are being put up for sale for lack of funds and congregations to ensure their continued existence. In Quebec, there are 2751 listed places of worship, 165 of which have been demolished and 680 sold and converted. Churches transformed into climbing centers (vertige), libraries(Magog), hotels (Saint-Crème), restaurants (OMG) and even distilleries […]
North Hatley clarifies intermunicipal recreation agreement with the Canton de Hatley
In its June 25 press release, the Municipality of North Hatley states that citizens have free access to the beach since they pay taxes. It makes perfect sense! North Hatley denies that it has always set up the skating rink and that weather conditions may have affected the service. I’d like to point out that […]
Would you accept invoices sent years later at twice the price, without explanation?
Obviously, no one wants to go through this. It’s unacceptable for any organization. To help you understand the impact, here’s a small scenario showing the magnitude of the financial and tax implications. Please note that I’m not an accountant, so you may want to double-check my example to make sure it’s accurate. FICTITIOUS SCENARIOLet’s say […]
