Tag Archives: development

Future Matters: Official Plan, Roads and CAO

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Ross Sutherland

It’s Happening: The New Official Plan South Frontenac’s current Official Plan, the basic rules that guide our community’s development, was written 20 years ago. It reflected the needs of the Township then; much has since changed. Over the next year, … Continue reading →

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OMB Out, Main Streets In and Local Food for All

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Ross Sutherland

This is my 41th Councillor report.  These reports have helped me think seriously about Township issues and sparked many interesting and productive conversations.  Your comments on my comments were great.  Thank you. The OMB is No More On April 1, … Continue reading →

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The Devil’s in the Details

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Ross Sutherland

“Ice storm Tuesdays” cancelled a couple of meetings contributing to January and February being relatively quiet months on Council.  Yet, working away in the background, a few changes have been made that could have a big effect on the way … Continue reading →

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Advocacy and Resident Budget Comment

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Ross Sutherland

One role of Council is to lobby other levels of government for changes that will benefit South Frontenac. The following are a few issues we have commented on recently. Most resolutions were passed unanimously. “Cap and Trade” The province’s “Cap … Continue reading →

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Loons Lost and Found

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Ross Sutherland

(Our short story about nature recovering from development won the Frontenac Arch Biosphere story contest last year) We thought the new Mitchell Creek Bridge would be a disaster for the loons: and it was.  But like all dark clouds the silver lining … Continue reading →

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