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Canadian Government Information on the Internet (CGII)
by Anita Cannon, the Depository Services Program and Contributors
Municipal Information -- Table of Contents
Ontario -- Municipal Information
Tarbutt Township
Tarbutt and Tarbutt Additional Township is in the centre of the District of Algoma. Its Web site offers concise information in a
number of categories: "Township Council" (with names and phone numbers as well as fulltext minutes of council meetings), "Township
Office" (with the names of officials, hours of operation, and a list of services), "Fire Department", "Committees", "Permits and
Fees", "Disposal Site", "Township Hall" (i.e. MacLennan Community Hall), "Library and Computer Room" (which operate in the Township
Office), "Recycling Program", "Legal Postings" (where users can view Municipal Performance Measurement Program data), "Township
History", "Township Statistics", and "Links to Other Sites". There are also sections for upcoming events, official notices, maps
(not operational at the time of review), and a guest book for messages from Web site visitors. Although there is no search engine or
site map, information on the site is readily accessible via the informative section headings.
(2003-02-23, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.adss.on.ca/tarbutttownship/
Addington Highlands
Township of Addington Highlands
The Township of Addington Highlands maintains a small but informative government site. On the main page are two pull-down menus
that link to the text of by-laws and Council minutes. Council, staff and committee membership are listed, along with waste
management site hours, meeting dates and a public information notice. A section has been set aside for upcoming events and there is
a short list of local links. Much of the information is from 2000 and in need of updating. Addington Highlands is in the north part
of Lennox and Addington County, west of Ottawa.
(2001-02, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.mazinaw.on.ca/addington/
Admaston-Bromley
Township of Admaston-Bromley
The Township of Admaston-Bromley, population 2,831, was formed January 1, 2000 by the amalgamation of the townships of Bromley
and Admaston. It is located 100 kilometres west of Ottawa. The township Web site is a page on the larger site for the County of
Renfrew and lists the mayor, municipal and county officials with some brief statistics, list of top employers and summary of
available municipal and other services. There is also a brief description of the Township and rates for hydro and natural gas.
(2001-05-13, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca/municipalities/admaston_bromley.htm
Ajax
Town of Ajax
Ajax is east of Toronto, with a population of 67,000. The town's Web site is navigable by an initial tour which gives brief
descriptions of each section and links to the section, by pull down menus which are available on the first page of each section, or
searchable by key word. Government information includes a list of mayor and councillors and brief descriptions and contacts for city
administrative departments and local boards and committees. The town's race relations policy is available in full text. Links
promise access to Council and Committee agendas and minutes but nothing is available as yet. Summary budget figures are available
for 1996 and 1997. The Fire Department provides a series of fact sheets on fire safety and relevant by-laws. The Economic
Development Department offers a searchable business directory and directories of available space and real estate firms. Fare,
schedule, route and by-law details are provided by the Transit Department and other areas of the site have lists of schools, health
care facilities, public library information and demographic charts. The Town of Ajax Newsletter gives information on upcoming
events.
(1998-09-12, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.townofajax.com/
Alfred & Plantagenet
Alfred & Plantagenet Township
Alfred and Plantegenet Township was formed January 1, 1997 with the amalgamation of the townships of Alfred and North
Plantagenet and the villages of Alfred and Plantagenet. This site has directories of council, municipal offices and municipal
employees. Council minutes are available for the latest few regular and special meetings and the text of by-laws are provided as
well as a municipal performance measures report. Still to come are financial statements and application forms for licences and
permits. There is contact information for emergency and other services as well as information on garbage and recycling services.
Hours and addresses are given for libraries and other recreational facilities and a "FAQ" highlights information on other community
services and facilities. The site has a map and selection of local and other links as well as a connection to the local Community
Access Project site for additional community information. The Township has a population of 8,593 and is located on the
Ontario-Quebec border, north of Cornwall.
(2002-05-26, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English and French.
http://www.alfred-plantagenet.com/Mayor.html
Algonquin Highlands
Township of Algonquin Highlands
The Township of Algonquin Highlands is the new name for the amalgamated Townships of Sherborne, Stanhope, McClintock,
Livingstone, Lawrence and Nightingale. It is located in Haliburton County with a population 1,827. The Township Web site contains
contact information and hours of operation for township offices, a list of council and schedule of meetings. Hours and fees for
landfill sites are also available as are municipal performance management reports for the old townships of Sherborne et al. and
Stanhope. Emergency numbers are displayed on many of the pages. The rest of the site is devoted to area tourism and highlights
hiking trails and the Dorset Tower along with many local links.
(2002-05-18, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.algonquinhighlands.ca/
Amherstburg
Amherstburg
Amherstburg offers two sections on its Web site, one for visitors and one for municipal business. Information on the municipal
government can be found in the former, with lists of council and staff and a very brief summary of the functions of the Public Works
Department. Also in the visitor section are list of educational, health care and recreational facilities as well as shopping, clubs,
events, accommodations and a business directory. The Municipal Business section has areas reserved for council minutes and agenda
(currently empty) and a few items from some other municipal departments, including a municipal performance measures report,
application forms for building permits and descriptions of vacant jobs. The Planning Department section is still under construction.
Amherstburg is located on Lake Erie, south of Windsor, with a population of 20,339.
(2003-01-04, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.amherstburg.on.ca/
Archipelago
Township of the Archipelago
Formed in 1980 by the amalgamation of the former townships of Georgian Bay South Archipelago and Georgian Bay North Archipelago,
the Township of Archipelago has a population of 555 and is located on the East shore of Georgian Bay. This site contains minutes of
council for the current year, an agenda for the most recent meeting, and list of council members with addresses. There is also a
directory of Township staff and information from municipal departments, which includes results of the municipal election,
information on roads, waste disposal, some recreational services and the library, and forms for building and other permits with
guidelines. Some information listed on the menu for municipal departments is not yet available. The township's "News" section
includes notices and reports on amalgamation and restructuring and there is also a newsletter with short articles on other items of
community interest. The site also has a very small selection of links, directory of local associations and selection of area
photographs.
(2001-03, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.thearchipelago.on.ca/
Armour
Township of Armour
Monarch butterflies flutter over the home page for the Township of Armour, located in Parry Sound district, with a population of
1,464. The site offers local weather, the text of the Township's official plan and its zoning by-law, accompanied by maps. Also
available are minutes of council for 2001, a council newsletter and agenda.
(2001-03, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.hips.com/armour/
Armstrong
Corporation of the Township of Armstrong
The Township of Armstrong is profiled on this page, part of the Web site of the South Temiskaming Community Business Development
Corporation, by some demographic, labour and income statistics, a map of the community and information on available services and
transportation. The township, which includes the Village of Earlton, is located northwest of New Liskeard and has a population of
1,398. There is a brief narrative description of the area, separate sites for two local tourist attractions and contact address and
phone numbers.
(2001-05-18, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.southtemiskaming.com/places/armstrong.html
Arnprior
Arnprior
The Town of Arnprior is located on the Ontario-Quebec border, west of Ottawa, with a population of 7,552. The Town Hall section
of this Web site contains contact addresses, a selection of statistics, table of rates for town services and captioned picture of
the mayor and council. The Treasurer's report summarizes the budget for the town as well as taxation details. The services and
facilities of the Parks and Recreation, Public Works and Fire Departments are outlined and a phone directory lists community
services offered by municipal and other agencies, cultural and other community groups. Area maps and photography of the town are
also available. The Economic Development section offers a business directory. The rest of the site has a section for tourism
information (largely empty at present), a synopsis of the city's entry for the International Nations in Bloom competition and a
"What's New" with list of millennium projects as well as town announcements and additions to the site. The site has been recently
updated and includes a site map.
(2000-02, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.townarnprior.on.ca/
Arran-Elderslie
Municipality of Arran-Elderslie
Arran-Elderslie was formed January 1999, combining the former townships of Arran & Elderslie, the villages of Paisley & Tara and
the town of Chesley. It is located in Bruce County and has a population of 6,577. This site provides an introduction to the area
from each of the councillors, mayor and deputy-mayor. There are descriptions of the duties of the offices of Clerk/CAO, Treasurer
and Works Department with information on landfill, garbage, recycling and budgets and contact details. The home page also provides
two documents on an environmental assessment. Other areas of the site provide descriptions of community education, health and
recreation services and a business directory by type.
(2003-03-09, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.arran-elderslie.com/arran_elderslie.htm
Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh
Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh
The Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh, population 5,411, was formed in 2000 by the amalgamation of the townships of
Ashfield, West Wawanosh and Colborne. It is located on Lake Huron, northwest of London. This site has a selection of municipal
information, including an overview of the township and its services, directory of council and staff and emergency contact numbers. A
separate directory contains e-mail for selected staff. The building, roads, cemetery and water departments offer overviews of their
services with a selection of other documents, including application forms, policy documents and water quality reports by area of the
township. There are by-laws, Council minutes for the past year, financial statements and a performance report. An agenda for an
upcoming council meeting is also given and there are minutes of meeting about the new official plan. The Fire department and
recreation services each have a page listing staff, facilities and fees (for the latter only). There is a small selection of local
links plus a page listing township items for sale.
(2003-01-04, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.acwtownship.ca/
Athens
Athens
This site represents the Village of Athens, Charleston Lake and the Township of Rear of Yonge and Escott, which were amalgamated
January 2001 as the Township of Athens. The site is entirely devoted to tourism and contains no government information. The content
focuses largely on the murals in Athens, their artists and subjects, but there is also a schedule of events, business directory,
and Chamber of Commerce directory. The home page contains a brief description of Athens and district, population around 3,000, which
is located in Leeds County, northwest of Brockville.
(2001-05-27, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.athensontario.com
Aurora
Town of Aurora
Aurora, population 39,905, is located in York Region, 30 minutes north of Toronto. The Town Hall section of this Web site
contains a message from the mayor, lists of councillors and of committees with their mandates, a statement of corporate values and
of roles and responsibilities of staff and council. A guide for delegations to council and committees is also available along with a
statement on minor variances and consent approval process. Minutes and agendas for recent council and committee meetings are
available in the "Notice Board", along with "Council Notes", a searchable community calendar and a press release. The text of the
town's Draft Strategic Plan is provided. A phone directory contains contact numbers for city officials and offices. The town
administration is outlined in an organization chart which includes links to pages for each department. Each of these pages contains
further information on the Department and for the public. For example, the Building Administration department outlines permit
procedures with fees and the Planning Department offers a comprehensive community profile with statistics and other information on
the town's history, population, climate, labour force, communications and community services. Other documents offer details of
industrial and shopping centre developments and major development applications with maps. Taxation and other charges information can
be found under Treasury and the Public Works Department offers waste collection details. Information on other town services, fees
and permits can be found in the "Live in Aurora" section, along with a connection to the Public Library Web site. The two other
sections of the site are "Work in Aurora" which has information for business and "Play in Aurora" which contains details on
community facilities and programs. Town maps, an empty FAQ and Y2K information are available from each page and there is a site map
and search engine.
(Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.aurora.on.ca/
Aylmer
Town of Aylmer
The Town of Aylmer is located 48 km south of London, with a population of 7,018. The Town Hall section of its Web site contains
a message from the mayor, brief information on Council meeting dates, a recent quarterly report on the water distribution system and
contact numbers, names and e-mail addresses for senior administrators. Some town services and information are also covered in the
answers in the FAQ section. Several other areas offer local government, BIA and township information but are as yet empty except for
a "coming soon" notice. Emergency numbers, schools and churches are available from the bottom of the home page, which features the
Town's mission statement, history and location. Area and street maps are also provided. Community services are listed with addresses
and number and an Economic Development section offers a list of recent commercial developments. The site has a small selection of
local links.
(2000-11, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.aylmer.on.ca/enter.html
Bancroft
Bancroft
The Town of Bancroft, population 3,500, is located west of Ottawa, about an hour north of Belleville. The town's new Web site
promises to be a good source of local information and delivers some of it. Many areas are still under construction, most notably
those designated for committee information, by-laws, fire, planning and recreation, but there is a directory of council members, one
of city staff and text of council minutes for the current year. A meeting schedule includes selected civic events as well as council
meetings. The Building Department offers a brief statement of purpose with a downloadable planning application form and there is a
schedule of garbage and recycling pick ups as well as dump location and hours. The Public Library has a staff directory, hours and
other details of its operation. Links are available to other local governments and areas of interest, including local weather, and
there is a short town history. A map of the town's location appears in a Flash introduction to the site.
(2001-08-22, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.bancroft.on.ca
Barrie
Barrie City Government
Barrie is a city of 90,000, located north of Toronto.The city government portion of the Barrie Web site contains a message from
the mayor, a description of the mayor's and the City Council's duties and responsibilities, the schedule of Council meetings, list
of aldermen (with pictures), ward maps and a description of Council Committees. There is an organizational outline with brief
descriptions of city departments and divisions, a list of phone and fax numbers and e-mail addresses. The city's strategic plan is
included in full along with descriptions of the coat of arms, badge and city hall. City forms will be offered in .pdf format, though
there is only one available at present. Recent recipients of employee service awards are listed. The site links back to the main
Barrie site, which contains much more information about the city, including zoning, crime statistics, police, service, business,
recreation and tourism. The site has been recently updated.
(1998-09-07, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.barrie.on.ca/home.htm
Barry's Bay
Barry's Bay
The Town Hall section of the Village of Barry's Bay Web site lists the Reeve and Councillors. There is a brief municipal profile
and page listing fees for permits, licences, services, lotteries and waste disposal. The Public Library offers general library
details, a history of the Village and transcriptions of oral histories by local residents. The rest of the site give information on
tourism, dining, schools, local businesses, health care, services, and street maps.
(1998-09-22, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.barrysbay.com/
Bayham
Municipality of Bayham
Bayham, population 4,721, is located on the north shore of Lake Erie, southeast of London. This site offers several personnel
lists - of municipal council with role statements, of appointed officials, and of administrative and other municipal staff.
Membership lists with background or mandates in some cases are given for many local committees and boards. Official results from the
last election are also available. The rest of the site contains a mix of information for visitors and citizens, with directories of
accommodations and businesses and a Bulletin Board section with brief explanatory documents on building permits, winterizing water
lines and municipal taxation. Sections are available for directories of marinas, attractions, industries and facilities but are
currently empty.
(2001-02, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.bayham.on.ca/
Beckwith Township
Beckwith Township
Beckwith Township is on the east side of Lanark County, near Ottawa and has a permanent population of 5,900. It includes the
towns of Carleton Place and Smiths Falls. Government information on the township site consists of a membership list for and
explanation of the duties of the Reeve and Council, membership structure and chairs of Council and other committees, and schedule of
upcoming meetings. Administrative staff are listed separately in the "Key Contacts" section. The Community Use Facility is described
as are Emergency Services and parks and there are summaries of by-laws. Lists of schools and health care facilities are given, while
users are referred to the Community Contact List for community groups and organizations. In the "Community Statistics" section there
is a table of the township population since 1817. There is a comprehensive business directory and list of associations. The
township's location and history are briefly described. There is a list of local media and link for weather information.
(2001-02-25, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://twp.beckwith.on.ca/index.htm
Belleville
Belleville
Belleville is east of Toronto and south of Ottawa with a population of 37,000. The city hall section of the Belleville site
contains e-mail addresses for mayor, council and city administrators. There is information on the site about the city: schools,
business, recreation, tourism and community services. The Economic Development section offers a variety of information about the
city including demographics, labour force, transportation and other facts. Recently updated.
(1998-09-09, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.belleville.on.ca/
Black River-Matheson
Township of Black River-Matheson
The Township of Black River-Matheson is located in northern Ontario, east of Timmins with a population of 3,220. This Web site
contains very little government information and is largely an economic development and tourism site with a business directory, event
schedule, and descriptions of business climate, real estate market, recreation and services. There is a brief history and a welcome
from the Reeve and council. The site is illustrated with photographs of the area throughout and has area maps.
(2001-05-13, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.twp.brm.on.ca/
Blandford-Blenheim
Township of Blandford-Blenheim
Blandford-Blenheim is in Oxford County, between London and Kitchener-Waterloo. It has a population of 7,630. The Township site
gives an overview of the functions of its government and a list of council. Each department, Building, Cemetery, Fire, Road and
Taxation has a very brief summary of its responsibilities. Fee schedules are provided for building permits and cemeteries and there
are application forms for tax payment plans, variances and zoning for download. Several by-laws are available as is information on
the garbage and recycling programs. Recreational services are listed in the Living section of the site, along with education, health
care and several maps of the area. Dining, shopping, accommodations, events and attractions are covered in the Visiting section. The
site is searchable and current information for residents is provided in the What's New. There is a selection of local links, largely
commercial.
(2003-01-04, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.twp.bla-ble.on.ca
Blind River
Blind River
Blind River is located between Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury on the shore of Lake Huron. Government information on this site
consists of a list of councillors with board assignments, municipal officials and key services with phone numbers and e-mail links.
Contacts, requirements and fees are given for municipal licences, taxes and permits as well as those from federal and provincial
governments. A community profile contains background with statistics on geography, climate, transportation, demographics, income,
education, building, energy and services. The site offers connections to local business and personal Web pages and contains
additional information on the municipality and links to other local sites. Note that the French language site at
http://www.intergov.gc.ca/mun/on/blindriv/indexf.html appears to have been last updated in 1996, so the information may be out of
date.
(1999-08, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.blindriver.com/
Blue Mountains
Town of the Blue Mountains
The Town of Blue Mountains was formed in January 1998 and includes the communities of Thornbury, Craigleith, Clarksburg,
Heathcote, Redwing, Duncan, Little Germany, Ravenna, Victoria Corners, Loree, Kolapore, Banks, Gibraltar, Castle Glen, Swiss
Meadows, and Camperdown. Each community is briefly described. The Blue Mountains is located on the south shore of Georgian Bay and
has a population of 5,669, with approximately 10,000 non-permanent residents. The town council and its committees are listed here
and the full text of Council minutes is available from January 1999. A link to "council agendas" offers only the date of the next
meeting. A list of town staff by department has more detail on the community centre, library and municipal harbour. A very extensive
community profile includes geography, a selection of demographic and other statistics, taxation, education, housing, media,
transportation, power, community services and industrial support. The site also includes information on attractions, events and
accommodations and has a selection of photographs.
(1999-08-13, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.thebluemountains.on.ca/
Bonfield
Township of Bonfield
The Township of Bonfield was formed in 1975 by an amalgamation of the Township of Bonfield with the former Town of Bonfield. It
is located 40 kilometres east of North Bay and has a population of 2,081. There is a council membership list on this site along with
minutes of recent council meetings. Each township department has a page which enumerates its responsibilities and services and some
of these pages also provide schedules of fees, forms for download, waste management hours, recycling, budget and taxation
information. Similar pages are available for community services, including the library, fire department and police as well as clubs,
churches and schools. Parks are listed in a separate category under "Recreation". There is a searchable business directory and a
"Reference" directory, which contains only another link to the library. Local and regional maps are available, as is a community
events calendar. The site is searchable, has a site map and a selection of links as well as A community discussion forum.
(2001-03-11, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.ebonfield.org/
Bonnechere Valley
Township of Bonnechere Valley
The Township of Bonnechere Valley, population 3,455, was formed January 1, 2001 by the amalgamation of the Townships of South
Algona, Sebastopol, Grattan and the Village of Eganville. It is located in Refrew County, 150 kilometers west of Ottawa. This site
is largely devoted to tourism, but some government information is available. There is a phone directory for council and township
officials, a schedule of fees with brief explanations of the relevant regulations and a township bulletin which contains taxation
dates and some other local information. Local and area maps are also given. Descriptions of tourism and community facilities, a
series of pages on the history of the area, a very brief business directory with a separate real estate directory make up the
balance of the site. The pages are illustrated by local photographs and an events directory and local links page are also given.
(2001-08-26, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.bonnecherevalleytwp.com
Bracebridge
Bracebridge
This new Web site profiles the Town of Bracebridge, Muskoka, which has a population of 13,223. The town's administrative staff,
mayor and councillors are listed and functions of the various departments are described. A FAQ supplies referrals for citizens'
questions, including garbage, water and lost dogs. Taxation, vital statistics, by-law enforcement and Fire department activities are
briefly outlined. The Development Services Department functions under the Municipal Act, Planning Act and Building Code Act are
listed with statistics on population, housing, industry and labour force and a building permit checklist. Public Works provides maps
of downtown Bracebridge and its outskirts. Recreation facilities and programs are listed with times, fees and an on-line
registration form. The balance of the site provides a history of the town, illustrated with early photographs, connection to
Bracebridge Public Library and other local Web sites.
(1999-03-07, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.bracebridge.on.ca/
Bradford West Gwillimbury
Bradford West Gwillimbury
The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, formed in 1992, is located north of Toronto and includes the Holland Marsh. Government
information on its Web site is available under "Administration" and contains lists of council, committees and boards as well as text
of council minutes and final results from the 2000 election. A schedule of council meetings is somewhat lost in the Finance
Department's section. Each town department offers a list of staff and contact details, with Finance adding details on taxation,
budgeting and payments, and current water reports available in the Water Operations section. The Bradford West Gwillimbury Public
Library's policies, services, program and history are documented in a separate site illustrated with photographs. The Parks and
Recreation department offers program information but only for 2000. Several other departments have plans to add additional
information on their pages. Sections have been provided for an organization chart, town map, by-laws, tenders, FAQs and job
opportunities, which are all currently empty. The town's strategic planning implementation committee, known as HEART, has a page
that documents its history, mandate, structure and vision. Many community groups and organizations are linked from the town home
page and there is information on the history of the area, the local paper and a community bulletin board. The main page also
features community notices and information on Carrot Fest 2001.
(2001-02, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.townofbradford.com/
Brampton
Brampton
Brampton is northwest of Toronto with a population of 268,251. The City's Web site offers government information in pages for
the Mayor, Council, taxation and business services. The Mayor's page includes a biography, speeches, and other documents which
outline the mayor's viewpoints on issues. A council ward map links to biographies and pictures or the city and regional councillors
for each ward. One councillor also has her own Web page with information on the ward, events and citizens' concerns. Text of agendas
and minutes for council and its five standing committees are available for 1997 and 1998 in Acrobat format. By-laws, budget charts
and detailed financial statistics are also offered. The City's recent strategic plan, "The Four Cornerstones of Brampton"is included
on the site. A searchable business directory and annual economic report highlight the business services section. The site has
community events list, links to other local sites, news releases and a contact list. It is updated frequently.
(1998-10-04, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.brampton.on.ca/
Brant County
County of Brant
Brant County has a population of 28,807 excluding the City of Brantford and the reserves. Its Web site offers lists of county
council members and county officials with contact information and lists of members of committees, boards and local municipal
officials. Full text County Council minutes are available for September 1996 through December 1997. There is a brief description of
the County with facts. Information is given on obtaining permits to move oversized loads through the County and also the permit
requirements for the creation of an entrance on to a country road. The tree cutting by-law and weed notice are available in full
text. Meeting dates for County council, boards and committees are outlined. Tourism, newspaper and other government links are given
as is a link to the Brant Transition Board for information on restructuring.
(1998-11-08, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.county.brant.on.ca/
Brantford
Brantford
Brantford is a city of 65,000, located west of Toronto. The City's official Web site opens with a lengthy introductory page,
which describes the city and contains links to local sites of interest. City government information is located through buttons at
the bottom of the page or an available search engine. There is a comprehensive Municipal Directory, with contact information for
services, mayor and councillors, and city officials. Other areas provide directories of industries, small business, service
agencies, and recreation facilities, with links to Web sites where available. Council information includes a meetings schedule,
procedure for delegates to council, and a subject index to by-laws. Text of by-laws is not available, with the exception of the
smoke alarm by-law, on the Fire Department's page which also provides materials on fire safety and education. The Economic
Development page contains facts about Brantford and information on skills training and business self-help programs. The Engineering
section offers details on parking, waste collection and pollution control as well as transit route maps, fares and schedules. There
are several FAQs on planning, zoning and housing issues and a list of publications available from the Planning and Building
Department. The Finance Department provides summary budget and tax papers.
(Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.brantford.on.ca/
Brethour
Corporation of the Township of Brethour
The Township of Brethour is located on the Ontario-Quebec border, in the northeastern corner of the South Temiskaming region and
has a population of 181. The township is described on this page, provided by the South Temiskaming Community Business Development
Corporation, by a brief narrative, a map, contact information and statistics on population, labour force, income and families.
Tables provide information on available services, transportation and other facilities.
(2001-05-18, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.southtemiskaming.com/places/brethour.html
Brighton
Town of Brighton
The Town of Brighton, with a population of 4,500 is located on Lake Ontario, between Toronto and Kingston. Its Web site has a
location map, street map and list of councilors with contact information. Town services are briefly described including the
municipal departments, fire department and library. There are also lists of local attractions and events. A brief history, several
photographs and description of a sewage treatment wetland make up the balance of the site. The site is not searchable, but contains
links to several local sites and has been recently updated.
(1999-08-12, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.brighton.on.ca/
Brockville
Brockville
Brockville is located south of Ottawa on the 401 with a population of 21,750. There is very little government information on
this site, only a list of mayor and council included as a part of a city profile which gives demographic, economic, crime and
building activity statistics, natural resource, communication, transportation, and utility information. The site contains a history
of the city and link to the chamber of commerce. The list of local events ends at December 1998. Tourism information includes a
section on scuba diving which has a list of wrecks with location. Industrial and business directories and an inventory of vacant
buildings and lands are also included. The site offers a selection of local links and contact information. Most of the site is in
English, but the welcome message from the Mayor is available in French.
(1999-01-15, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.brockville.com/home.cfm
Bruce County
Bruce County
The County Services section of the Bruce County Web site contains a summary of the responsibilities of each department with
staff names and contact addresses. Each summary includes a list of links to related Web sites. County Council highlights are
provided for January through October 1998. Question forms allow citizens from each municipality in the county to direct inquiries to
the appropriate section of the Planning Department. Planning application forms are available for download as is the County Official
Plan. The Highways Department supplies permit application forms and documents, county maps and a page for road construction notices
(currently empty). The county library and museum home pages are available as are pages describing the towns of Chesley, Hepworth,
Kincardine, Lion's Head, Lucknow, Mildmay, Paisley, Port Elgin, Ripley, Sauble Beach, Southampton, Teeswater, Tiverton, Tobermory,
Walkerton and Wiarton. The remainder of the site contains economic, location, tourism, education and demographic information as well
as a searchable business directory and a multimedia presentation. The site has a search engine and a directory of staff,
councillors, and officials of local municipalities.
(1999-03, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.brucecounty.on.ca/
Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan
Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan
The Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan is located in the southwestern part of Renfrew County, with a population of 1576.
It was formed January 1, 1999 with the amalgamation of the Township of Brudenell and Lyndoch with the Township of Raglan. The
Township page on the county Web site includes a list with contact numbers of municipal officials, a description of the township and
a small selection of statistical information. There is a list of businesses and of available services.
(2002-01-15, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca/municipalities/brudenell_lyndoch_raglan.htm
Burk's Falls
Municipality of the Village of Burk's Falls
Burk's Falls is located 55 miles south of North Bay and has a population of 940. Its Web site contains a list of councillors
with responsibilities, accompanied by a directory of municipal officials and departments. Council minutes are available in full for
the past two years and there are by-laws, selected notices and a timetable for municipal services and facilities. Community events
are also listed. Additional information on the community, including demographics from the 1996 census are listed under "Industrial
Opportunities". Street, location and recreational maps are provided and lists of local businesses and services are provided as
"Community Features". The site also offers several pictorial tours of the area and a selection of local and other links.
(2003-03-09, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.burksfalls.net/
Burlington
City of Burlington
The City Hall section of the Burlington site has a list of Council members and descriptions of city departments with contact
information. The City of Burlington Meetings Calendar is accessible from the City Hall page or the Legal Department. This calendar
lists city council and committee meetings from January 1998 with links to agendas for these meetings which are further linked to
full text of the documents on the agenda. There is a link to "Future Focus", the city's strategic plan through 2001, a city hall
telephone book and detailed 1998 taxpayer information. The Clerk's Department provides a summary of services and links to selected
by-laws. Details of capital projects for 1998 and forecasts of 1999-2007, with maps are provided by the Engineering Department. The
Fire Department has a graphically intensive page with description of services, structure, recruitment, statistics and links to other
fire information. Planning offers site planning guidelines, application forms, data and fees along with information on the Hamilton
Harbour Watershed Planning Network. Transit route, schedule and fare information is searchable and has maps. A profile of the city,
background on industry, demographics and other city facilities are provided by the Business Development department. Burlington is
located near Hamilton and has a population of 129,575. The site has been updated recently.
(1998-09-12, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.burlington.on.ca/
Caledon
Caledon
The Town of Caledon, with a population 39,975, is northwest of Toronto in the Regional Municipality of Peel. This site seems to
be work in progress as half the city department pages contain only lists of staff. The rest provide brief descriptions of
responsibilities as well as staff lists. Building permit statistics, traffic regulations and taxation details are among the
resources found on these pages. There is also a mayor's report and lists of councillors and ratepayers groups, Council agenda for
the last meeting and a calendar of upcoming municipal events. The public library has an informative page, describing library
programs and services. The on-going Caledon Community Resources Study is explained. Community Profile and Caledon Infodesk give
directory listings, demographic, educational and recreational details and links to various local Web sites. The Economic Development
Department provides additional information for business and prospective citizens. The site is updated with a "What's New" and has
location maps and a trivia page.
(1998-09-23, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.caledon.on.ca/
Cambridge
Cambridge
Cambridge was formed in 1973 by the amalgamation of the Village of Blair, City of Galt, and the towns of Hespeler and Preston. A
map of the city council chambers on this site has links on each seat to descriptions of wards with contact information for the
councillor. Seats for city staff link to descriptions of the departments they head. Council information also includes protocol and
order of business for meetings, standing committee responsibilities and information for delegations to council or its committees.
Included in descriptions of city departments are summaries of zoning, water, waste and parking by-laws and an overview of the
collections of the city archives on local history and genealogy. Rates and fees for some city services are also presented, including
parking tickets. An economic profile and history of the city are available, along with a searchable business and industrial
directory. Maps and descriptions of industrial lands for sale and business improvement areas are also provided. Biographies of
famous citizens are in the Hall of Fame and there is information on "Our Common Future", the city's strategic plan. Also included
are a searchable directory of community groups and agencies, information on local festivals and a slide show from the Economic
Development Division. The site has a map, search engine, guestbook and community issues forum.
(1999-01-15, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.cambridge.on.ca/
Carleton Place
Carleton Place
The Town of Carleton Place, population 9,000 is located 8 km southwest of Ottawa in "Silicon Valley North". The town information
section of this Web site has council and committee membership and responsibilities, summaries of by-laws and municipal finance
details. Also available is information on waste and water services, the public library and community recreation facilities. The
Business section of the site has demographic and business profiles and a city map. A list of real estate and construction firms and
a tourism section which includes accommodation, comprehensive list of local events and attractions and a history of the town
complete the site.
(1999-03, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.carleton-place.on.ca/
Carling
.Township of Carling
The Township of Carling Web site consists only of a contact address, phone and fax number and e-mail, illustrated with the
Township crest and a scenic photograph. Carling has a population of 952 and is located on Parry Sound, northwest of the town of
Parry Sound.
(2001-05-13, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://ns.zeuter.com/parrysd/carling/
Casey
Corporation of the Township of Casey
The Township of Casey is located in the South Temiskaming Region, on the border between Ontario and Quebec. A map shows the
location of the township, population 421, on this page which is part of the Web site for the South Temiskaming Community Business
Development Corporation. Also given are a brief narrative description of the area, basic population, labour force and income
statistics and tables of available services, transportation and other facilities. Postal address and phone and fax numbers are
available as well.
(2001-05-13, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.southtemiskaming.com/places/casey.html
Casselman
Casselman
The Village of Casselman's municipal Web site shares a main page with the Community Access Program site; the left side of the
screen provides entry to the government section. The Virtual Town Hall contains an eclectic mix of documents and forms including a
local business list, taxation, garbage and recycling, dog licensing, taxation, tennis club membership and a newsletter from Council.
Municipal employees can submit hours worked through this section. Other sections contain text of by-laws, another version of the
list of businesses, lists of associations, services, recreational facilities, and council member contact information with
photographs. Council agendas from 2000 to date are also available. A map shows the location of Casselman, north of Cornwall. There
is a history of the town and of the role of the French language in its development and operations. A menu offers photographs of
local buildings and attractions, however, links in this section do not work at present. The site has a map and "What's New" to
describe changes to the site. Most of the village's population of 2,877 is French speaking and this is one of the few bilingual
Ontario municipal Web sites. Many of the documents are available in French only.
(2001-09-03, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English and French.
http://www.village.Casselman.on.ca/
Cavan-Millbrook-North Monaghan
Township of Cavan - Millbrook - North Monaghan
The Township of Cavan, Millbrook, North Monaghan was created on January 1st, 1998 by the amalgamation of the former Village of
Millbrook and Townships of Cavan and North Monaghan. It is located southwest of Peterborough, about 75 minutes from Toronto. A table
shows council meeting dates for the year, with links to the text of minutes for completed meetings. Council members are also listed.
The site is still under development - while a section has been set aside for each municipal department, as yet only the Parks &
Recreation and Environmental Services Departments have information. The former provides a mission statement, goals, objectives and
description of recreation facilities, parks and trails, and the latter offers waste management facility hours. The Parks &
Recreation department also has the "Leisure Guide" which contains information on clubs, health care, community events as well as
recreational activities. Library hours are given and there is a list of contacts for municipal services and some information on
property taxation. The site also has community maps, a number of links to local organizations and a connection to the County of
Peterborough for economic development information.
(2001-03-11, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.cmnm.ca/
Central Elgin
Corporation of the Municipality of Central Elgin
Central Elgin is located on Lake Erie, south of London. It was established in 1998 with the amalgamation of Belmont, Port
Stanley and Yarmouth and has a population of 11,279. A captioned picture of council and staff is accompanied by a directory of
senior administrators. Municipal emergency, fire and police services are outlined. Arenas, parks and community service organizations
are listed with addresses and brief service descriptions. Official plans, zoning bylaws, land severance and building permits are
defined with reference (link) to citizens' guides from the Ontario Ministry of Housing. Garbage, recycling and road services are
described and a section on water and sewage is still to come. Municipal financial operations and taxation are also outlined.
Interested users can sign up for mailing lists for municipal notices and a news section contains areas for these notices by topic.
At present there are only council minutes for the month of April in this section. The site has a selection of local links.
(2000-07, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.centralelgin.org/
Central Frontenac
Township of Central Frontenac
The mayor's welcome to the Township of Central Frontenac, located north of Kingston, includes a captioned picture of the mayor,
councillors and staff. Elsewhere on the site is a list of council with phone numbers, staff with phone numbers and email, council
minutes from 1999 to date, and a selection of general information on township services including dump hours and schedules of fees
for building permits, land severances and minor variances. There is also background information in the form of a news release and
meeting transcript on the proposed new official plan. The "Election Section" contains a list of candidates with links to Web sites
if available. There is a map of the area, links to local businesses, neighbouring townships and other local sites.
(2000-10, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.centralfrontenac.com/
Centre Hastings
Municipality of Centre Hastings
Centre Hastings is located north of Belleville, with a population of 1,140. Its web site offers a list of municipal offices,
administrators, council and committees with contact details, a map of the area, hours for landfill site and minutes of the most
recent council meeting. There are illustrated histories or descriptions of the communities of Madoc Village, Ivanhoe, Moira and
Fuller and a selection of local historical sites. The business directory includes community groups as well as links to local sites.
There is a bulletin board for discussion of community issues and several ways for citizens to provide feedback on the site and
participate in other ways.
(2001-03, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.centrehastings.com/
Centre Wellington
Township of Centre Wellington
The Township of Centre Wellington was created in 1999 by the amalgamation of the townships of Nichol, Pilkington, West
Garafraxa, the north section of Eramosa, the Village of Elora and the Town of Fergus and is located north of Guelph. The government
section includes a list of council and township administration with contact details. Email and phone directories are provided for
employees and offices. There are agendas for council and Committee of Adjustment and council minutes (one of each). News and notices
are linked from the main government page. The amount of available Departmental information is varied, ranging from nothing for the
Chief Administrative Officer to a process index and planning information, including forms, from the Building Department. The Clerk's
Department provides a list of by-laws but no text and the Recreation Department give descriptions of programs and facilities with
schedules. The government section also includes directions to Centre Wellington, a link to MapQuest and links to sites for local
attractions. Other areas of the site include pages for connections to local community groups, schools and businesses, with very few
links. The site is not searchable, but information pages are often available in several different categories.
(2000-04, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.twp.cwellington.on.ca/index.htm
Chapleau
Chapleau
An explanation of the system of township government, list of councillors, administrators, reeve and address highlights the
Municipal Affairs section of the Chapleau Township Web site. Health and other community services for this township of 3,000, 320 km
northeast of Sault Ste. Marie are briefly outlined. The major employers and business services are highlighted by an economic profile
and the balance of the site contains tourism information and an area map.
(1999-04-01, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.township.chapleau.on.ca/
Chapple
Township of Chapple
The Township of Chapple is located on the Rainy River in Northwestern Ontario with a population of 900 and includes the
townships of Barwick, Dobie, Mather, Potts, Roseberry, Shenston, Tait, Richardson and Long Sault Reserve. Government information on
the site consists of lists of councillors and administrative staff and of Reeves since 1899. The Planning and Building section
offers descriptions of procedure for obtaining building permits and of the official plan. Public Works facilities and services are
briefly described. A list of community and other services is available. The balance of the site contains a history of the Township,
location map, area profile, demographic information, lists of area businesses and of services of the Rainy River Future Development
Corporation, and other links.
(1998-11-07, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.chapple.on.ca/
Chatham-Kent
Chatham-Kent
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent, located between London and Windsor, was created on January 1, 1998, by the amalgamation of the
former City of Chatham and Couty of Kent with several surrounding municipalities. The Transition Board which oversaw the creation of
the new municipality is represented on the site by extensive documentation. Muncipal Council publications include a schedule of
meetings through December 1998, agenda for the next meeting and minutes of all meetings to date. Communication summaries provide an
outline of the minutes and full text of council reports are also available. A list of mayor and councillors is provided and a
departmental organization chart links to summary descriptions of muncipal departments. A map of muncipal service centre locations is
accompanied by a chart describing services available at each. Full text of Police Services Board employment policies is available
as are taxation details. A site map, e-mail directory and links to local business, services and organizations are provided as are
election results. Some areas of the site are still under development, but this is an extremely informative Web site for local
government. The rest of the site contains an industrial directory, economic, community and tourism information.
(1998-09-27, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.chatham-kent.ca/English/default.htm
Clarington
Clarington
Clarington is an amalgamation of Bowmanville, Newcastle Village, Courtice and the former Townships of Darlington and Clarke. It
is located 50 miles east of Toronto. Municipal government information on this site is contained in three sections: Municipal Leaders
with biographies and pictures of the mayor and councillors; Municipal Departments with descriptions of departments and services, a
summary of the official plan and taxation information; and Council Agendas where the agenda for the upcoming meeting is posted.
There is also information on selling to the municipality for suppliers and contractors. The balance of the site contains more
general information on Clarington with an events calendar, recreational, tourism, a community profile and facts. The site has an
alphabetical index and was updated recently.
(1998-09-21, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://municipality.clarington.on.ca/
Clearview
Clearview Township
The Township of Clearview was formed January 1, 1994 by the amalgamation of the Town of Stayner, The Village of Creemore, and
the Townships of Nottawasaga and Sunnidale. It has a population of 12,407 and a series of maps on this site illustrate its location
on Georgian Bay as well as local streets. The site is extensive, but a little difficult to navigate - select "Community" from the
main page and then use the pull-down menu to locate "Municipal Information". On this page is a list of council, calendar of meetings
and minutes from March 2000 to date. The Fire and Planning Departments also have pages in the Community section and the text of the
township Official Plan is available as well as a telephone directory which includes municipal offices, schools, organizations,
recreational facilities and more. The site's main page includes public notices and issues of the community newsletter which offers
news from all departments as well as notices of new additions to the site. There is an extensive Community Profile which combines
text and statistics to describe the community's population, industry, transportation, communication, facilities, government
structure and services. Other areas of the site describe business opportunities and tourism and contain a classified business
directory and information on accommodations and attractions. Wallpaper and postcards with local scenes are also provided. Each main
page in the three sections contains a menu of its offerings, there is a site map and search engine.
(2001-09-03, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.clearviewtwp.on.ca
Cobalt
Cobalt
This site from the town of Cobalt is largely a tourist site with descriptions of local attractions. There are photographs of the
town and its murals and substantial information on its history, both in a separate section and in the descriptions of its museums.
The lyrics of the Cobalt song are given and there is an e-mail directory of present and former residents. Mail and e-mail contacts
are provided for the town government and a section, currently empty, has been set aside for agendas and minutes of the restructuring
committee. Cobalt has a population of 1,401 and is located on Lake Temiskaming, about 140 kilometres north of North Bay.
(Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.nt.net/cobalt/
Cobourg
Cobourg
Town of Cobourg, population of 16,100, is located east of Oshawa. The Town Hall page gives a list, with contact information, for
the mayor, councillors, boards, commissions, city officials, municipal buildings, general enquiries and services. The Economic
Development Commission provides business and demographic information. A connection to the Chamber of Commerce provides additional
general town details. The site is not indexed and is updated with current events notices.
(1998-09-19, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.eagle.ca/cobourg/
Cochrane
Cochrane
Scroll down past the two large polar bears to find the links on this site for the town of Cochrane. The town of 4,443 in
northeastern Ontario is the home of the Polar Bear Express excursion train and this and other attractions and recreational
activities are covered on the site, along with several area, street and trail maps. The town's history is also detailed and there is
a form to request additional tourism information linked on almost every page. The only government information offered is the phone
and fax numbers for city hall. The site is illustrated throughout with photographs of the area and a site map is provided.
(2001-05-27, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.cochrane.on.ca/
Colborne
Colborne and Cramahe
The Village of Colborne, population 2,054, is located in Cramahe Township, Northumberland County, east of Toronto. This Web site
is sponsored by the local newspaper and provides a directory of village, township, county and federal and provincial offices with
meeting times for councils and committees. Other directories cover education, health care, professional services, cultural and
recreational facilities, and community groups. Local events are also listed.
(2000-06, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.infocolborne.com/
Coleman
Corporation of the Township of Coleman
A map on this page, part of the Web site of the South Temiskaming Community Business Development Corporation, shows the location
of the Township of Coleman as an organized community surrounding the Town of Cobalt in northern Ontario. The town of 499 is
described by a brief narrative, contact information, demographic, labour and income statistics and tables illustrating the
availability of services, transportation and other facilities.
(2001-05-19, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.southtemiskaming.com/places/coleman.html
Collingwood
Collingwood
The Town of Collingwood, population 16,025, is located Northwest of Toronto on Nottawasaga Bay. The Town's Web site offers
Council and committee agenda and minutes from 2001 to date and a list of councillors. A directory of municipal staff is available
alphabetically or by department and is followed by pages with addresses and numbers for each department. Some of these offer
additional information including license fees from Finance and descriptions of and fees for recreational facilities. Online forms
for selected items (linked from the provincial Web sites) are available under "Doing Business" The Fire Department provides
fire-related by-laws and a few other by-laws are available from a link on the home page. The Building Department has statistics on
permits and construction values. Library services and collections are described in a separate site and there are several documents
on the Town's history provided by the Museum. There are a number of sources of community news on this site - two newsletters:
"Collingwood this week" with one-year archive and "News from around the town" a current compilation, and a section devoted to
Municipal News. Top news items are also highlighted on the home page. A directory of community groups and services is located under
"Community Information", while a directory of local business is found in the "Doing Business" section along with an extensive
community profile. Several documents can also be found in various places, including municipal performance measures, a current water
quality report and a "Vision 2020" report. Maps illustrate the location of the town and its major attractions and there are
directories of accommodations, restaurants, sites, sports facilities and other tourism information. The site is searchable.
(2002-10-17, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.collingwood.on.ca/
Cornwall
Cornwall
Cornwall's population is 47,403 and it is on the border between Ontario and Quebec. It's bilingual site has general information
on the city for business, real estate, recreation, tourism, demographics and links to related information. The city hall section
contains only contact information for mayor, council and city administrators (no e-mail for councillors). There are connections to
the civic complex, city police, and chamber of commerce. Recently updated.
(1998-09-09, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English and French.
http://www.city.cornwall.on.ca
Cramahe
Colborne and Cramahe
The Village of Colborne, population 2,054, is located in Cramahe Township, Northumberland County, east of Toronto. This Web site
is sponsored by the local newspaper and provides a directory of village, township, county and federal and provincial offices with
meeting times for councils and committees. Other directories cover education, health care, professional services, cultural and
recreational facilities, and community groups. Local events are also listed.
(2000-06, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.infocolborne.com/
Deep River
Deep River
The Town of Deep River is located on the Ottawa River, midway between Ottawa and North Bay. The town of 4,200 has a Web site
which offers government information in the form of a list of elected officials, sign and zoning by-laws, 52 zone maps and municipal
election FAQ. There are extracts from the report of the County of Renfrew Municipal Governance Study which recommended the
amalgamation of the municipalities of Deep River; Chalk River; Rolph, Buchanan and Wylie; and Head and Maria. The Economic
Development department provides information on and for business and a home-based business directory. Recreational facilities,
services, schools, and the local library are described. An e-mail directory of citizens and one of ex-citizens living elsewhere are
also given. The community is profiled with area maps and links to other local sites. The site has a table of contents, search
engine, feedback form, was updated recently and has a What's New section.
(1998-10-28, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://town.deepriver.on.ca/
Deseronto
Deseronto
Deseronto, population 1,700, is located on the Bay of Quinte, 215 kms east of Toronto. Government information on its Web site
consists of a directory that lists the mayor, council, committee chairs and municipal officials, with addresses and phone numbers.
There are also directories of community organizations and businesses. An extensive history of the town is accompanied by a pictorial
tour. Brief location and development pages are provided, along with a list of upcoming events and of new municipal improvements.
There is a small selection of local links.
(2000-07, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.deseronto.on.ca/
Dryden
Dryden
Dryden is in Northwestern Ontario, halfway between Thunder Bay, Ontario and Winnipeg, Manitoba, with a population of 8,289. The
Web site includes brief descriptions of community services and facilities, a list of municipal services, with e-mail and mail
contact addresses and names of mayor and councillors. The Economic Development Department offers a selection of socio-economic data
which may be requested from them and profile of the city, along with business related links. Council minutes, issues, forum, "meet
your Council" and a Web site for the fire department are all "coming soon". There is a summary of building activity and land
available for development by type. Airport services and statistics and recreation services and facilities are described. The Dryden
& District Museum has a page which outlines its services and facilities. Chamber of Commerce, tourism, events guide, a weather
forecast and links to local business make up the balance of the site.
(1999-07-27, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.cityofdryden.on.ca/
Dufferin
County of Dufferin
Dufferin County contains the towns of Mono, Orangeville and Shelburne and five townships in south-central Ontario. The county
has a population of 40,997. This Web site offers a list of dates for upcoming council and committee meetings along with the minutes
of the last council meeting and list of councillors with addresses. County emergency plans are described, with the document
"Community Emergencies and Disasters - A Family Emergency Preparedness Guide" available for download. Several documents relating to
the management of the Dufferin County Forest are also offered. Descriptions of county departments include information for citizens
such as development charges, building and road permits and available social services programs. The site also offers a profile of
Dufferin County, with history, list of upcoming events, information on tenders and a few current news releases. A county map,
contact list for area municipalities and links to other local sites are also provided.
(2000-03, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.dufferincounty.on.ca/
Durham Region
Durham Region
Durham Region is located East of Toronto and composed of the Towns of Ajax, Pickering and Whitby, Townships of Brock, Scugog and
Uxbridge, Municipality of Clarington and the City of Oshawa. Each regional department is profiled in the government section of this
Web site. Most offer mission statements, goals and description of services. The Clerk's Department also has a list of Regional
Council, committee meeting dates through year 2000, committee and council composition, regional appointees to boards, commissions,
committees and conservation authorities, and explanations of the areas of responsibility for the four levels of government.
Addresses of and contacts for Regional field offices and depots are listed, as well as offices of the municipalities within the
Region with senior administrators. The Economic Development Department offers an extensive profile of Durham with economy, finances,
area mayors, connections to Web sites of each municipality, and regional council structure with organization chart. Health, socials
services, education, culture, recreation, building activity, demographics, agriculture, industrial lands, labour, transportation,
energy and utilities are also profiled with statistics in many sections. Quick reference guides are available for financial
institutions, chambers of commerce, profiles of municipalities and the region, regional department heads and economic development
contacts. Durham Info Links provides additional community, tourism, education, business, news, arts and entertainment information. A
search engine is provided, but it searches only the Durham Info site, not this Regional site.
(1999-01-17, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.region.durham.on.ca/
Dymond
Township of Dymond
Government information on this site for the Township of Dymond is limited to the hours, address and phone numbers for the
township office. A map shows its location 500 kilometres north of Toronto. There is information on industrial and commercial
development opportunities and on recreation and upcoming events, including the 100th anniversary of the founding of the township,
current population 1,242. There is also information on the agricultural industry in the area. The "Demographic Profile" includes
population figures and a list of community facilities - churches, banks, schools and news media - and distances from major urban
centres in Canada and the United States.
(2001-05-27, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.twp.dymond.on.ca/
Ear Falls
Ear Falls
A list of reeve and councillors joins the Ear Falls mission and vision statements and a list of community strengths on this Web
site. The address and services of the municipal offices are listed and an area map locates Ear Falls 499 kilometres northwest of
Thunder Bay. The municipal airport, public library, recreation services and fire department are briefly described with contact
information and a selection of tourism resources are provided. A list of events, weather forecast link and links to major employers
complete the site.
(1999-03, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.earfalls.on.ca/
East Gwillimbury
Town of East Gwillimbury
This town, 32km north of Toronto, includes the villages of Holland Landing, Queensville, Mount Albert, River Drive Park, and
Sharon. The municipal services and government information in East Gwillimbury's Web site includes lists of the mayor, councillors,
town administration, and school trustees, with contact information. The Council, Committee and Planning agendas and minutes are
available in full text from 1988 with a list of upcoming meetings. Municipal services are described and expanded upon in a series of
citizens' guides on topics such as garbage, the library, applications for licenses and permits. Town by-laws are also summarized.
The Consolidated Financial Statements for 1997 and budget report for 1998 are provided along with links to other governments. The
balance of the site has community, tourism, business and recreational details about the town. A site map is available and the
information is updated by a "What's New" page which includes upcoming events, a residents' newsletter, community notes and links to
newspapers.
(1998-09-20, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.eastgwillimbury.on.ca/
East Zorra-Tavistock
Township of East Zorra-Tavistock
The Township of East Zorra-Tavistock offers an extensive selection of council minutes and agenda from 1997 to date. Staff
reports, by-laws and other items under discussion are appended to the minutes in full text and the by-laws are also available from a
list in a separate section of the site. Township staff are listed with pictures, e-mail links and summary of responsibilities.
Council members are also listed. There is a section of links to local municipalities, municipal organizations and other sites.
Sections have been set aside for township information, services and facilities but are currently under development. New information
is highlighted on the main page, with links to additional text and covers topics such as budget, taxation, water quality and
upcoming events. A search engine is available on the site. East Zorra-Tavistock is in Oxford County, with a population of 7,348.
(2001-02, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.twp.ezt.on.ca/
Edwardsburgh/Cardinal
Edwardsburgh/Cardinal
The Township of Edwardsburg and the Village of Cardinal were amalgamated in 2000 to form the Township of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal.
The Township has a population of 6,674 and is located between Kingston and Cornwall on the St. Lawrence River. This Web site is
still under construction, but has a list of council and an as yet empty place for Council minutes. Contact details and a brief
description are given for the "Public Works and Building departments" and the "Recreation Department" offers descriptions of its
facilities and activities with photographs and rate schedules. The "Fire Department" has provided fire safety information for
children and adults.
(2002-05-12, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.edwardsburgh.com/
Elora
Elora
Largely a tourist site, with business and shopping directories and a slide show walking tour, the Village of Elora Web site
includes government information in the form of a lengthy summary of the Wellington County Restructuring Study. It also contains a
notice from the Council on the implications of the study for the village. A map illustrates the location of the Elora, north of
Guelph, with a population of 3,346.
(1999-04-01, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.eic.elora.on.ca/index.html
Emo
Township of Emo
Emo, population 1,366, is located on the Rainy River, 30 minutes north of the state of Minnesota. A captioned photograph of the
present Emo council is preceded by photographs of the first council and reeve from 1899. Town services and contacts are listed,
along with some basic demographic statistics from the 1996 and 1991 census. There is a brief history of the township and a current
description of its location and facilities. The "Economy" section provides a list of local businesses and referral to the Rainy
River Future Development Corporation. A page is available for news and events postings, currently empty.
(2001-02, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.twspemo.on.ca
Erin
Town of Erin
The Town of Erin was formed by the amalgamation of the villages of Erin and Hillsburgh, hamlets of Ballinafad, Brisbane, Cedar
Valley, Crewson's Corners, Orton, and the Township of Erin. The town is located northwest of Toronto with a population of 11,000.
This site provides government information in the form a list of council, agenda for the next council meeting and minutes of council
regular, committee and special meetings. A staff directory is available under "Contact Erin" and upcoming meeting dates are
available with other items on the "Town Notices" page. There is a list of by-laws and another of forms and both are available from
the Municipal Office, and are not provided online. There is extensive waste management information and a brief summary on planning
and economic development. Two directories provide lists of community organizations and of businesses and there is a page, currently
empty, set aside for upcoming events. The history of the Erin Township and Erin Village is covered by two documents and there is an
explanation of the town crest and location map. The site is searchable.
(2001-02, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.erin.on.ca/
Espanola
Town of Espanola
Espanola is located in Northern Ontario, southwest of Sudbury and has a population of 5,449. The town Web site contains
municipal government information in the form of a council directory, schedule of public meetings, one by-law and a one-page overview
of municipal services with contacts. The "Finance" section contains a performance measurement report and calculator that shows the
dollar amounts of tax payment allocated for each service. The town's economic development strategy is available and there is a
directory of medical services. Another directory covers tourist services and the local recreation centre has an overview and
schedules for its facilities. There is a history of the town, directories of schools and churches and connections to the public
library.
(2002-06-23, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.espanola.on.ca
Essa
Township of Essa
The Township of Essa, population 16,363, offers a well organized and content rich site for its citizens who want information on
government services. Pages cover by-law enforcement, clerk- administrator, dog control, economic development, emergency services,
recreation, planning, public works and taxation. Each page contains a summary of services, linked where applicable to entries in a
separate schedule of fees, telephone directory, the Township's mailing address on the main page or to related information on other
pages. The by-laws are summarized and the taxation page includes a summary of expenditures as well as directions for payment. A list
of the council plus minutes and agenda for the last and upcoming council and committee meetings are available in the
clerk-administrator section. The telephone directory, a site map and list of upcoming events are linked at the top of each page and
each section also has an index at the top. Essa Township is in Simcoe County, north of Toronto.
(2001-08-26, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.essatownship.on.ca
Essex
County of Essex
Essex County, the self-described "sunparlor of Canada" is located in the southwestern part of the province. The county's Web
site includes a description of the functions and membership of council, the warden (head of council), and committees of council as
well as other committees. Many of the latter have their own sites or pages, linked from the list. Each department has a page
explaining its responsibilities with contacts. A separate directory contains phone, fax and e-mail for the county government and the
"links" section is a directory of local businesses and services. Within the Council Services/Clerk's Department page and also
accessible from a button on each page is an extensive collection of documents including council and committee minutes from 1994 to
date, by-laws, budgets, financial statements, performance measures, statistics and documents from a number of studies, on the area,
its transportation and restructuring. Other parts of the site contain pages describing the county and its early and recent history,
general information and a selection of local maps. The site has a map and is searchable with a drop-down box on each page listing
new additions.
(2003-01-12, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.countyofessex.on.ca/
Faraday
Faraday Township
Faraday Township describes itself as one of the "remaining unchanged municipalities in North Hastings". It has a population of
1,581 and is located northeast of Peterborough. The Township site offers a selection of practical information for citizens in the
form of council and staff contact details, description of the purpose of various municipal committees, texts of some by-laws and
information and forms for building permits. Also given are descriptions of fire permits, waste management rules and other public
notices. Minutes for the last council meeting are provided and the "Events Calendar" lists upcoming meetings among other events. The
site also has some documents on local heritage, photographs and a small selection of local links.
(2002-05-12, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.north-hastings.com/faraday/welcome.htm
Fort Erie
Fort Erie
The Town of Fort Erie and its Economic Development Corporation share responsibility for this site which describes the town of
28,300 and its government. The first menu in the government section, which is reached by clicking on the town coat of arms on the
main page, provides a list of councillors, vision statement, council minutes for 2000, and an empty listing for new by-laws. Each
department is allotted a listing in another menu that is used to present notices, describe the department or provide other
information. Here can be found proposed by-laws on gambling and signs, a report on charity bingo, a water quality report and skating
schedules. A phone and email directory of city staff is available under "Town Hall - General". Information on the town Library,
Leisureplex, YMCA, and Chamber of Commerce is available in other menus. The last grouping includes the town mission statement, photo
tour and a very brief site map. The Economic Development Corporation side of the site represents the Greater Fort Erie area
(including the town and several smaller municipalities) and presents a detailed community profile in narrative and tables. The
profile covers demographics, labour force, education, history, geography, development and utility rates. Also on this part of the
site can be found tourism information, maps, industrial park details, other industry information, EDC mission and services, links to
other sites and a selection of news stories about the town. This section is searchable and has a site map.
(2000-11, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.forterie.on.ca/
Fort Frances
Town of Fort Frances
Fort Frances describes itself as located in the centre of North America, as it is equidistant from the Atlantic and Pacific
oceans, on the Ontario-Minnesota border. The population is 6,000. The recently revised Web site contains a list of mayor,
councillors and town officials. An area designated for descriptions of town divisions contains only last winter's schedule for the
Sportsplex. The FAQ section is actually a detailed profile of the town with narrative, lists and statistics. Included in these are
demographics, labour force and employers, education, taxation, water, sewage and other town services, statistics of visitors and
revenue from the Fort Frances International Bridge. Also available are health care information with a list of doctors and medical
facilities, social services, lawyers and other business services, banks and other financial services, media, transportation,
recreational facilities and groups, religious denominations, restaurants and other facilities. The accommodation section is
currently empty as are the landing plates for the local airport. There is a selection of community links and new additions are
highlighted on the main page.
(2000-07, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.fort-frances.com
Galway-Cavendish & Harvey
Township of Galway-Cavendish & Harvey
The Township of Galway-Cavendish & Harvey began operation January 1998 and was formed by the amalgamation of the former
townships of Galway and Cavendish, and Harvey. It is located north or Peterborough, with a population of 3,900. The township staff
and council are listed on this site along with a detailed area map and information on taxation and budgeting. Municipal services are
outlined with hours and fees for landfill operations and a form for dog licence applications. The site has not been updated since
1998 and all available information pertains to that year only.
(2001-05-20, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.ptbo.igs.net/~gchtwp/
Gananoque
Gananoque
The Town of Gananoque, population 5,000, is located on the St. Lawrence River, midway between Toronto and Montreal. This Web
site was created by Gananoque Economic Development but it offers some general government information in the form of a municipal
profile that includes a list of mayor and council and brief explanation of the role of Planning Advisory, Adjustment and Economic
Development Committees. Also available are location information and descriptions of the transportation and shipping corridors. There
is a selection of demographic, taxation and labour force statistics and a schedule of fees for development, planning and building
applications and permits. There is also a small directory of local businesses and industries. A contact form is provided for
additional economic development information.
(2000-06, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.gananoque.com/main.html
Georgian Bay
Township of Georgian Bay
The Township of Georgian Bay, population 2,250, is located midway between Toronto and Sudbury and includes the communities of
Port Severn, Honey Harbour and MacTier. The main page of this site offers notices of new information and updates as well as
annotated links to most of the other information. The "Office Directory" is a staff directory for Township departments and council
with additional information on taxation, waste management, libraries, recreation facilities and programs, and building permits.
There is also a Municipal Services page, which contains links to these departmental pages with a summary of the responsibilities of
each. This can be found by using the "back" icon from certain departmental pages as it is not linked in the main page. A calendar
provides dates of township and district council and committee meetings for the upcoming year and council and committee minutes and
agenda are available for the current year. Full text documents concerning the proposed restructuring of the District of Muskoka, the
Township of the Archipelago and Georgian Bay Township, and the planning process for Honey Harbour are provided. Local government
jobs and tender proposals are also given. There is information for visitors and tourists, including maps, directions, a cottage
association directory, a brief illustrated history and the business directory includes accommodation, tourism services and clubs as
well as other businesses. There are links to local and other sites.
(2001-03, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.township.georgianbay.on.ca/
Georgina
Corporation of the Town of Georgina
The Town of Georgina, population 34,777, consists of the communities of Keswick, Sutton, Pefferlaw and Jackson's Point and is
located on Lake Simcoe in the northern part of York Region. The Leisure Services, Administrative Services, Development Services and
Public Works Departments of the Town are described on this Web site, each with a summary page and some with links to further
information. This includes a summary of by-laws and descriptions of public libraries, museums, theatres, parks and sports
facilities. The text of Council and Committee of the Whole minutes are provided for the last four months of 1999, with an agenda for
the first meeting of 2000. Tender and proposal request details and taxation and municipal election information are available, both
linked individually and incorporated into the Public Notices page which also offers details of municipal job opportunities, waste
disposal, dog tags, winter road maintenance, mosquito control, upcoming meetings and many other items of interest to citizens of
Georgina. Contact information and brief biographies are given for the mayor, council and senior staff and there is a list of other
town staff. Other areas of the site give a town history, maps, descriptions of local attractions and links to local and other sites
of interest. A table of contents is provided.
(2000-02, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.georgina.on.ca/
Goderich
Town of Goderich
This site contains information for both tourists and residents. Choose topics from the left hand menu. Choose "Community
Information" for council meetings, local businesses and services and statistics. Information about special events, attractions,
hotels and special events are included under various headings on the left side menu. Phone numbers of council members are included
under "Town Council" in "Community Information". Another contact point is electronic mail from the home page.
(1999-01-12, Maureen Martyn, Library of Parliament )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.goderich.on.ca/
Gore Bay
Corporation of the Town of Gore Bay
The Town of Gore Bay, incorporated in 1890, is located on Manitoulin Island and has a population of 907. The town's one page Web
site offers only postal and e-mail address, phone and fax numbers as government information. It briefly describes the town, its
history and attractions, accompanied by photographs.
(2001-05-19, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.manitoulin.com/gorebay
Gravenhurst
Gravenhurst
The Town of Gravenhurst, population 10,030, is in the Muskoka area of Ontario. From the main page of this Web site, select
"Next" to move to a menu. Government information on this menu is mingled with other local details and it is possible to find a list
of council, with addresses and separate Web pages for the mayor and one councillor, the text of the town's "Regional Development
Strategy" and a draft version of a "Vision and Values Statement" from 1998. The Building, Public Works, Planning and By-Law
Departments offer staff directories and additional information such as span tables, burning by-laws, a dog-bite prevention guide,
landfill details and connections to traffic cameras for Toronto and New York. Local event guides for 1998 and 1999 and programs for
designing picnic tables are available for download and the current events guide is provided from the site's main page. Public
Library services are profiled and the site includes links to the area Chamber of Commerce, Business Development Corporation, Muskoka
restructuring Committee, many local attractions and a selection of news sites. The Volunteer Fire Department offers a separate Web
site with fire danger ratings and other fire prevention, education and organizational information. Parts of the site are very much
out of date, while others have been recently revised.
(2000-03, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.gravenhurst.net/
Greater Madawaska
Township of Greater Madawaska
The Township of Greater Madawaska, population 2,290, is one of the largest townships in the County of Renfrew. Its Web site is a
page within the larger site for the County and lists the reeve, municipal and county officials with a description of the township
and brief demographics from the 2001 Census. There is also a list of employers and municipal and other services plus value of
building permits and statistics on local business.
(2003-03-09, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca/municipalities/greater_madawaska.htm
Grey County
Grey County
Grey County, population 32,313, is north of Toronto in Central Ontario. Within the County are the towns of Durham, Hanover,
Meaford and The Blue Mountains. Government information on this Web site is mainly found under the heading "A Matter of Record". This
includes mission and objectives statements, a small selection of statistics and text of the County Council minutes from 1998 on.
Several documents pertaining to the waste management master plan are provided in full text as is "The County of Grey Emergency
Preparedness Report". A Municipal Directory lists department heads, council, members of committees, boards and commissions and
officials of local municipalities. There is information on the Ontario Works program in the county, a Newsletter "Grey County News"
which largely consists of Council highlights and media releases from 1997 to date, and information on 911 service. The rest of the
site contains tourist information which includes maps and links to other local sites.
(2000-02, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.greycounty.on.ca/
Grimsby
Grimsby
This site includes information for residents and tourists. "Municipal Directory" includes council information such as addresses,
phone numbers and e-mail. Also, contact information for town officials and service points, such as arenas. "Grimsby Information
Guide" includes details about recycling, garbage pick up and other services. Local organizations, such as schools, service clubs,
churches and libraries are listed. Information about local history and a map showing the location of Grimsby are also included.
(1999-01-12, Maureen Martyn, Library of Parliament )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.grimsby.on.ca/default.html
Guelph
City of Guelph
Guelph is located 100 kilometres west of Toronto, with a population of 95,821. The city's Web site is packed with information
for both citizens and visitors. The "Town Hall" section is located under the "Departments" link. In it is a description of the
government, directory of councillors with committee affiliation, date of first election, picture and contact details. Council and
committee minutes are provided from 1999 to date as are agendas for upcoming meetings. The process for citizen participation at
council and committees is outlined in two documents and there is a guide for candidates in the 2000 election, in both English and
French. Wards are described and a map is available. The operations of city departments are outlined and each provides some
additional information. Some examples are the documents "1998 City Service Quality Study Final Report" and "City of Guelph Emergency
Plan", job postings, taxation and budget details, fire prevention, information on registration and licensing, zoning and smoking
by-laws, transit schedules, fares and ticket outlet locations, waste and recycling information with several reports on recycling,
and a FAQ of general questions. City services, the public library and museums are described in other sections. Statistics and other
information about the city are located in the "Business Information" section along with searchable business and real estate
directories and much more. Extensive tourist information includes a brief history of the city, events calendar which can be
displayed by month or category or searched by keyword, as well as accommodation and attraction details. There is a city news
section, and current news and site additions are summarized on and linked from the first page. The site is searchable and has a site
map, city maps and links to local and other sites of interest.
(2000-03, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.guelph.on.ca/
Guelph/Eramosa
Township of Guelph/Eramosa
The Township of Guelph/Eramosa was created January 1, 1999 by the amalgamation of the township of Guelph with parts of the
townships of Eramosa and Puslinch. It is located in Wellington County. The township's Web site offers town notices on its main page,
covering information on new by-laws, water restrictions, taxation and water quality. Other pages contain council minutes and agendas
from 2000 to date, agendas for the Fire Committee meetings and directory of council and staff. The departments of Parks, Public
Works and Planning provide information on their responsibilities with contacts and Planning includes instructions for permit
applications and one form. There is also a page for upcoming events, a council photograph and map of the township.
(2001-09-03, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.get.on.ca
Haileybury
Town of Haileybury
This Web site is described as a virtual tour of the town. The upcoming agenda and most recent minutes of council are available,
along with names and contact information for council members. "Departmental Information" includes mission statements, goals and fee
information where applicable for services such as recreation and finance. "Attractions" highlights local interest spots. "Business"
includes a directory, listing for community groups, schools and medical centres. The "Fact Book" includes climate, location and
population statistics. "Haileybury Online" links to local Web sites. You can search this site by keyword.
(1999-01-12, Maureen Martyn, Library of Parliament )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.haileybury.on.ca/
Haldimand
Haldimand County
Haldimand County was formed January 2001, with the amalgamation of sections of the former Haldimand-Norfolk County, including
the Towns of Haldimand and Dunnville, and part of the former City of Nanticoke. It is located on the north shore of Lake Erie, with
a population of 43,728. The Web site offers a list of mayor and councillors with contact information, schedule of meetings and
information on municipal representation on local boards and committees. Council and committee minutes and agendas as well as its
animal control by-law are available in full text from 2001 to date. Basic information is given for each municipal department and
service, including contact names and numbers, mandate and operations. Some departments add additional items such as forms for
licence and other applications, fee schedules, timetables, budgets and water quality and other reports. Among these are items not
linked on the main departmental page. They are, instead, collected in a section headed "Documents and forms" Separate Web sites
offer additional details for tourism and the public libraries. There are lists of community centres and museums and information on
recreational and other programs. The site can be navigated through buttons for main departments, with menus for each service or from
links at the side and bottom of each page to sources of popular information. Unfortunately the site was not designed for all
browsers and the menus will not work in Netscape, making it difficult to navigate with that browser. A site map is indicated but not
yet available and the link titled "Maps" is also not yet active. There are, however, several maps available including a location map
and series of ward maps showing polls. The site has a brief list of related links and is illustrated throughout by photographs of
staff, equipment, buildings or landscape.
(2002-05-12, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.haldimandcounty.on.ca/main.asp
Haliburton Highlands
Haliburton Highlands
Haliburton County was reduced from 10 municipalities to 4 in January 2001 and now consists of Algonquin Highlands, Dysart et al,
Highlands East and Minden Hills. The municipal government section of the county Web site contains a list of council and a page for
each municipality with basic contact information, Web site address if available, and list of landfill sites. Each county department
offers a statement of its mandate, operations and contact details with additional information from some. For example, the Finance
Department gives highlights of financial statements and a table of taxation rates while Engineering offers a summary of projects
underway. The County's Official Plan and several other documents concerning the strategic planning process are available from
Planning as are descriptions of its advisory committees and text of the Marketing Plan. A meeting calendar lists upcoming council,
committee and board meetings. The remainder of the site contains descriptions of the county, largely in the form of directories.
There is a directory of community organizations and services by category, another for tourist attractions, services and stores and a
searchable (by name or category) directory of businesses. The site is illustrated throughout by photographs of buildings and
landscape and is searchable.
(2001-11-07, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.county.haliburton.on.ca/HHCC/municipal.asp
Halton
Regional Municipality of Halton
This busy yet content-rich site contains lots of information for those interested in the government of the regional municipality
of Halton (this regional municipality includes Burlington, Oakville, Milton, and Halton Hills). The "Halton Information Guide"
(available in .pdf format) details an overview of the regional municipality, including police services and a directory of other
services but much of the information in this guide is dated 1995 or 1996. "Council" includes council minutes, frequently requested
documents, and a representative locator (find your councillor). The "News" section included several documents, such as the regional
calendar, official plan and policy statements. The "About" section includes demographic, transportation and census information.
"Regional departments" includes organizational charts and explanations of services. The "Blue Pages", which include detailed contact
information, are also available under "Services". A site map allows an overview of how to find the information you need. If you
still have difficulty, try searching the site by keyword.
(1999-01-12, Maureen Martyn, Library of Parliament )
Site available in English.
http://www.region.halton.on.ca/
Halton Hills
Town of Halton Hills
You must wait for this page to load. This site provides detailed information from the town council. Information about ward
representatives, including contact information is provided. Under "Town Documents", you will find meeting schedules, agenda and
minutes listed (but the minutes link and the meeting schedules link were not working). Committee information is also provided.
"Departments" provides an overview of each service area, including recreation and the fire department but contact information is not
included. For contact information see "Get in Touch Email" which provides links with councillors, city departments and services such
as the library. The Town Map includes approximate distances from major urban centres in Ontario and New York. Choose "Other Sites"
for links to related Web sites, such as hydro and nearby cities.
(1999-01-12, Maureen Martyn, Library of Parliament )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.halton-hills.on.ca/
Hamilton
City of Hamilton
The new City of Hamilton came into being January 1, 2001, with the amalgamation of Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook,
Hamilton, and Stoney Creek. The home page offers resources and documents, organized into a series of categories - Living in
Hamilton, Economic Development, Tourism, City Government and Partner Sites. Each category has a main page, providing access to
information in smaller categories, each of which may also be accessed through menus on the home page. In the City Government section
is information on taxation and budgets including a handy property tax calculator, database of assessment values for properties in
the city, text of the latest budget and numerous notices, manuals and other documents. Photographs of the mayor and councillors are
given with full contact details, linked to ward maps. The maps are also accessible from two other links on the government main page,
accompanied by several city and location maps and information on the public transportation system, including route maps. Council and
committee minutes and agendas for the current year are provided with reference to archived council and committee sections of the Web
sites for the former City of Hamilton and Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth for minutes, agenda and other documents back
to 1998. There are also reports on the state of the government and on the planning process. Each city Department or Division has a
page offering its mandate, responsibilities, contacts and a variety of other information, including by-laws, documents and forms.
By-laws are also collected on one page for browsing and viewing. City news releases for the year are given, along with an archive of
releases from the past year, grouped by subject. There is also an archive of reports and minutes from the Transition Board which
oversaw the move to amalgamated government. Government information is repeated throughout the site in the other categories, where
appropriate, and the other areas offer information such as demographics, lists of services and recreation and a searchable database
of city events. The Partner Sites section contains links to other local Web sites. Current events, new additions to the site and
other useful notices are highlighted on the main page. This site contains a huge selection of information, of use to citizens of
Hamilton, visitors and others. Documents are often linked from more than one place and there is a search engine with a number of
options. Another feature which aids navigation of the site is a categorized, annotated FAQ which can also serve as a list of
contacts and can be searched separately.
(2001-10-22, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.hamilton.ca/
Hanover
Hanover
This site uses multi-media to provide details to potential businesses and tourists. A detailed events calendar is included.
"Community Profile" provides links to schools, services and community associations as well as government contact information.
"Business directory" links to local businesses. "Location and transportation" provides coordinates from major urban centres as well
as a map. "Parks & Recreation" includes program information. For users with multi-media, a five minute video provides information
for businesses considering relocating to Hanover. Council meeting minutes or agendas are not available at this site.
(1999-01-12, Maureen Martyn, Library of Parliament )
Site available in English.
http://town.hanover.on.ca/
Harley
Township of Harley
The Township of Harley, population 608, is represented by this page on the South Temiskaming Community Business Development
Corporation Web site. There is a description of the Township, map of its location in South Temiskaming, demographic, labour force
and income statistics. There is also information on available services and transportation and other facilities. A brief narrative
description is also included.
(2001-05-13, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.southtemiskaming.com/places/harley.html
Harris
Corporation of the Township of Harris
The Township of Harris, population 553, is located on the north end of Lake Temiskaming. This page, from the South Temiskaming
Community Business Development Corporation, offers information on Harris with a map, brief narrative, statistics on population,
families, income and labour force. Tables show community services, facilities and transportation availability.
(2001-05-19, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.southtemiskaming.com/places/harris.html
Hastings County
County of Hastings
The County of Hastings includes the Townships of Bangor, Wicklow, McClure, Herschel, Monteagle, Carlow; Faraday; Mayo,
Wollaston, Limerick, Tudor & Cashel, Marmora & Lake, Madoc, Stirling-Rawdon, Towns of Bancroft and Deseronto, Village of Marmora,
Municipalities of Tweed and Centre Hastings. Its Web site includes a list of county council members, addresses of county offices and
brief history. The roles of the Warden and Clerk Administrator are explained, accompanied by a list of services, with project and
contact information. Human Resources and Purchasing services, role and contact information also available. The Planning/Land
Division offers contact information and details of its 911 emergency services, environmental data program, GIS services and trails.
The section on Ontario Works includes explanations of the program, job listings, job search tips and links to other information. The
site has a search engine and links to local sites and weather, news and reference sources.
(2000-07, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.hastingscounty.com/
Havelock-Belmont-Methuen
Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen
The Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, formed 1998 with the amalgamation of the Township of Belmont and Methuen with the
Village of Havelock, is located in Peterborough County, Ontario. It has a current population of 4,479. The Township Web site gives a
brief description of the area and lists of services offered and contacts, including members of council and staff. The municipal
performance measurement report is also provided, as well as forms for tax payments and change of address. This last link is not
currently working. Hours and locations for libraries and waste disposal facilities are available and the site has a brief listing of
upcoming events.
(2002-05-12, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.havelockbelmontmethuen.on.ca/
Hawkesbury
Town of Hawkesbury
Hawkesbury is located on the Ontario-Quebec border, east of Ottawa and has a population of 10,162. The list of council and
municipal departments is accompanied by photographs and addresses of municipal buildings and parks. A well developed site within
this site describes the services and collections of the local public library with a connection to its catalogue. Under the heading
"Economic Development" is a description of the community with some statistics. Additional statistics are available under a local
directory of industries in another section. The Fire Department has a page which describe operations, lists personnel and offers
helpful tips on fire prevention and another page describes recreational facilities including hours and fees. A section titled
"Technical Services" was still under construction at the time of the site review, but contains information on administrative
department responsibilities and staff, water reports and a few public notices. There is a connection to Public Works and Government
Services Canada for information on the project to replace the Perley Bridge, which crosses the Ottawa River between Ontario and
Quebec. The site is illustrated with photographs in many places.
(2001-02, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English and French.
http://www.ville.hawkesbury.on.ca/indexa.html
Head, Clara & Maria
United Townships of Head, Clara & Maria
The United Townships of Head, Clara and Maria is located on the Ottawa River, west of Deep River. The area has a population of
255 and is represented by this page on the Web site of the County of Renfrew. The page offers a brief description of the United
Townships, contact information for the reeve, municipal and county officials, statistics, employer and services information. Fees
for building permits and rates for hydro are also given.
(2001-05-13, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca/municipalities/head_clara_maria.htm
Hillard
Township of Hilliard
The South Temiskaming Community Business Development Corporation offers this page with a brief description of the Township of
Hilliard, population 253, which is located north of New Liskeard. The page contains a map of the area and basic demographic, labour
force and income statistics. There is also a table of information on available services and transportation and other facilities.
(2001-05-13, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.southtemiskaming.com/places/hilliard.html
Hilton
Hilton Township
Hilton Township is located in Algoma District, southeast of Sault Ste. Marie, with a population of 256. The Township Web site is
in the process of development and will largely focus on tourism and recreation but it does contain some government information in
the form of contact information for the township and its offices and minutes of the last two council meetings. Spaces have been set
aside for an archive of council minutes as well as other public notices and announcements.
(2002-05-19, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.stjosephisland.net/hiltontownship/welcome.htm
Hilton Beach
Hilton Beach
Hilton Beach is on St. Joseph Island, in the channel between Lakes Superior and Huron, west of Sault Ste. Marie. This village,
population 230, lists its reeve and councillors with contact details and official village notices on its Web site under "Municipal
Info". Council minutes for the year are found under "Local News" with other news items. There are also listings of businesses,
community services, attractions, accommodations and shopping, most with links to individual Web sites. The history of the village
and island are outlined and there are directions, maps and a summary of information for visitors from the United States. There is a
selection of photographs, organized by category, some of which are available to download as wallpaper. The site has a bulletin
board, guestbook, event calendar, online mailing list sign-up and selection of links to local and other sites.
(2000-09, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.hiltonbeach.com/index.html
Hornepayne
Township of Hornepayne
Hornepayne is located in Northern Ontario, 400 kilometres northwest of Sault Ste. Marie, with a population of 1,480. The site
offers a list of the current Reeve and councillors as well as those from 1927 to date. There are explanations of the duties and
responsibilities of the Administrative, Public Works, Treasury and Fire Departments, Police and Emergency Services and Clerk's
Office. The By-Law and Building Departments have much briefer entries. Information is provided on licensing for marriage, lotteries
and buildings and the Cemetery Board offers its membership, services and fees. A FAQ covers many other town services and there are
additional details on parks, recreational facilities, airports and landfill sites including fees, schedules and upcoming events. A
page covers the township's 75th anniversary committee. There is a list of links on the bottom of the home page, but these seem to
have been used in the page creation and all point to a non-existent location.
(2001-02, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.hornepayne.com/township/welcome.htm
Horton
Horton Township
Horton Township is located in the Country of Renfrew, west of Kanata. A brief description of the township of 2,443 is provided
by this page on the county Web site. It lists the Reeve and township officials, summary municipal statistics, building permit values
and fees, top employers, and information on government and other services with rates for Hydro and gas. Also provided is a summary
description of the area.
(2001-05-13, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca/municipalities/horton.htm
Howick
Township of Howick
The Township of Howick is located in Huron County, east of Wingham. The location and streets are shown on this site by a series
of maps. The main page of the site lists the township council and officials for this municipality of 3,633. A history of the
township and some demographic statistics are contained in a section titled "Community Profile". There are listings of museums,
clubs, associations and other community organizations as well as one of businesses, all annotated with e-mail or Web links if
available. The site is illustrated by local photographs throughout.
(2001-5-13, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.howick.on.ca/
Hudson
Corporation of the Township of Hudson
The Township of Hudson, population 448, is located west of Lake Temiskaming and is represented by this page on the site of the
South Temiskaming Community Business Development Corporation. Here can be found statistics on population, families, income, labour
force and industry as well as information on availability of services, transportation and other facilities. There is also contact
address and numbers, a map of the area and brief narrative description.
(2001-05-22, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.southtemiskaming.com/places/hudson.html
Huntsville
Huntsville
The Web site for the Town of Huntsville has been recently revised. Huntsville is in the District of Muskoka, 200 km north of
Toronto, population 18,000. Each department in the town administration has a page that outlines its responsibilities, gives contact
information and names and includes an assortment of other pieces of information. Among these are details for obtaining marriage
licences, budget summary, descriptions of recreational services and facilities, and titles of by-laws and information on town
library services with a connection to the library's Web page. There is a separate list of town hall e-mail addresses. Councillors'
names and contact details are accompanied by a seating diagram for the council meetings. There is also a schedule of council and
committee meetings for the year and a link for by-laws, which is not yet active. A list of community events by months is accompanied
by schedules for fitness, swimming and skating schedules with registration forms. A fact page gives a few statistics and connects to
the information on Huntsville Transit. There is historical information on the town and a photo gallery. Other items on the site
include a business directory, list of millennium events, explanation of emergency services and many tourism links.
(2000-03, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.huntsville.on.ca/
Huron East
Huron East
The Municipality of Huron East was formed in 2001 with the amalgamation of the Village of Brussels, Townships of Grey, McKillop
and Tuckersmith, and the Town of Seaforth. This site contains descriptions of each of the former municipalities, some with
illustrations. The members of Council are listed and there are minutes and agendas available for two years. There are directories of
municipal services and community groups and by-laws in full text, listed by number. Space has been set aside to provide information
on industrial park and municipal forms for downloading. The site has a directory of community events. Huron East is north of London
and has a population of 9,680.
(2003-03-09, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.huroneast.com/
Huron-Kinloss
Township of Huron-Kinloss
The Township of Huron-Kinloss is the former Township of Huron and Villages of Ripley and Lucknow and contains the communities of
Huron, Kinloss and Lucknow. It is located in southwestern Bruce County, on Lake Huron. The Web site for this township of 6,284
contains lists of the council, administration and municipal phone numbers, schedule of meetings and selection of brief information
of use to citizens. This includes taxation, licensing and permits, waste collection and recycling, policing and by-law enforcement.
Some sections offer additional details such as fees and hours of service. The Community Profile contains demographic and labour
force statistics, plus municipal taxation, assessment and budgets, table of development charges, lists of media, communication and
transportation providers, water/sewage rates and other local facilities such as medical care and schools. There are also map s of
the area with driving distances and community events calendar. One map offers history of the area through hot links, which are not
yet working. The "Web Directory" provides a directory of businesses, community clubs and local attractions.
(2001-02, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.huronkinloss.com/
Ingersoll
Ingersoll
The Town of Ingersoll, population 9,849, is located 34 kilometres from London. An overview of municipal government functions is
available on this site, accompanied by the names of mayor and councillors and calendar of upcoming council meetings. A page lists
town departments with contact, staff and summary of responsibilities for each. A categorized business and industrial directory is
provided as are lists of vacant industrial sites and buildings. The Community Profile contains statistics and other details on the
population, labour force, community services, recreation, transportation, utilities, building permits and taxation. Sections of the
site have been set aside for community notices, employment opportunities and online applications but these are currently empty. The
map of the location of Ingersoll includes a table of distances to major cities and border crossings. The main page contains
information on local events, industrial parks and garbage and recycling. There is a small selection of related links.
(2000-07, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.ingersoll.on.ca/
Innisfil
Town of Innisfil
The Town of Innisfil, located south of Barrie, was formed in January 1991 with the amalgamation of the Township of Innisfil,
part of the Township of West Gwillimbury and the Village of Cookstown. A section of Essa Township joined the mix in 1994 to form the
present town with its population of 26,000. The town council information on this site consists of a list of members with local board
liaison responsibilities, brief explanation of function, agenda for upcoming meetings and minutes of council and committee meetings
for the current year. Duties and contact information for each municipal department or service are outlined in a series of pages,
accompanied by additional details such as taxation, dog licence depots, directory of officials and water quality reports. Text of
municipal by-laws, water reports and other documents is available through a searchable database maintained by the public library.
The Library, Police and Hydro all maintain separate Web sites which are linked in the list of municipal services. Local businesses,
organizations, community events and recreational facilities are listed in the Community Directory and a brief illustrated history is
provided. New information is featured on the main page of this site with links to text of important documents such as a revised
Waste Management Plan and the Development Charges Study. There is an expanding menu of contents, search engine and series of quick
links to popular areas of the site.
(2001-04, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.innisfil.on.ca/
Iroquois Falls
Iroquois Falls
Iroquois Falls, population 5,714, is located in northern Ontario, Northeast of Timmins. The Web site offers a directory of mayor
and town officials, town and location maps, old community events calendar and information on attractions by season. Highlights of
upcoming events such as the search for "Moby Pike" are featured on the main page. The site uses the Shockwave Flash plug-in but an
HTML format is offered as an alternative. This can be located after clicking on "contact us". Some information is not available from
the HTML version, notably the classified business directory and two reports, the 2001 Marketing Plan and the 2000 Strategic Plan
both of which contain a great deal of background information on the town and its services. A community newsletter will soon be added
to the site.
(2001-05-22, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.iroquoisfalls.com/main.html
Kapuskasing
Municipalité de Kapuskasing
This site contains information about government, business and tourism. Browse the index located at the bottom of the home page
for quick links to specific subjects. "Hôtel de ville" contains budget information and contact information for mayor and
councillors. Under "Faits divers", local history, population and employment information is included. Choose "Autres" for a list of
activities and events. Information on this site may not be current as the latest update date found on the site was 1996-10-03.
(1999-01, Maureen Martyn, Library of Parliament )
Site available in English and French.
http://www.town.kapuskasing.on.ca/index.html
Kawartha Lakes
City of Kawartha Lakes
On January 1, 2001 the City of Kawartha Lakes will be formed from the amalgamation of the Town of Lindsay, Municipality of
Bobcaygeon/Verulam, villages of Fenelon Falls, Omemee, Sturgeon Point and Woodville, the townships of Bexley, Eldon, Emily, Fenlon,
Laxton, Digby & Longford, Manvers, Mariposa, Ops and Somerville, replacing the County of Victoria. This Web site covers the
transition process and Board and includes many official documents as well as shorter popular items explaining the impact of the
change. There are biographies and/or membership lists for the Transition Board, Coordinating Committee for the Transition Board Task
Forces and the Task Forces, schedule of meetings, agendas, minutes and by-laws for the Board. The "Kitchen Report", entitled
"Municipal Government for Victoria County: a new beginning", the order for the amalgamation, a vision statement for the transition
and a series of press releases are also included. One section outlines services to aid employees of the former municipalities in the
transition. A list of candidates for the November municipal election is accompanied by an information document on the workings of
the election process and maps of the new wards. The site is searchable, has a detailed table of contents and new additions are
highlighted on the main page.
(2000-08, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca/
Kearney
Kearney
The Town of Kearney, with an area of 230 square miles and population of 837, calls itself "the biggest little town". It is
located near Algonquin Park and a large portion of this Web site is concerned with tourism services and events. "Government
information" in found in a selection of current council minutes, official plan, one by-law and a proposed amendment to another
by-law. There is also contact information for the town and directory of officials. A linked site, Almaguin 2000, offers development
information for the area and there are links to federal, provincial and local sites of interest.
(2002-05-18, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.townofkearney.com/
Kenora
Kenora
Kenora is located in Northwestern Ontario, on Lake of the Woods, approximately 200 kilometres east of Winnipeg, Manitoba. An
amalgamation in January 2000 combined the Towns of Kenora, Keewatin, and Jaffray Melick into the City of Kenora. In the "Inside
City Hall" section of this site can be found Council and Committee of the Whole minutes, agenda and the city newsletter "Municipal
Memo" for the current year. The major points in the budget and capital plan for the current year are outlined and accompanied by the
full text of these documents. Applications for licences, permits, city jobs and tenders for city contracts are made accessible
through online forms and procedures. The city's tariff of fees and by-law index are also available but the text of by-laws is not.
Another document provides a directory of city departments and there are pages explaining the operation of the City Clerk, Customer
Service and Finance and Administration Departments. Parks and Recreation facilities, programs and services are described,
accompanied by schedules and application forms where necessary. Planning and Building, Kenora Hydro, Emergency Services, Waste
Management and Public Works have similar sites with service and subject information, contact numbers, schedules and application
forms. Other areas of the site cover Tourism, Business and Community Services with an extensive directory of all types of services
in the latter. The site is large and contains a great deal of information on the city and area, but it is easily navigated through a
site map, search engine and Quick Find directory available on every page.
(2002-08-20, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.kenora.on.ca/
Kerns
Corporation of the Township of Kerns
A page on the Web site of the South Temiskaming Community Business Development Corporation represents the Township of Kerns,
located in the northern part of that region. There is contact information for and a brief narrative description of the township,
population 400. A selection of demographic, labour force and income statistics are accompanied by a map of the township and
information on the availability of services and transportation and other facilities and attractions.
(2001-05-22, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.southtemiskaming.com/places/kerns.html
Killaloe, Hagarty & Richards
Township of Killaloe, Hagarty & Richards
The Township of Killaloe, Hagarty & Richards, 200 kilometers west of Ottawa, was formed July 2000, by the amalgamation of the
Township of Hagarty and Richards with the Village of Killaloe. This page on the larger site for the County of Renfrew, describes the
township with a brief narrative, basic statistics and simple map. It also provides the name and phone numbers for the Reeve and
township officials, lists of municipal services and major employers. A link on the services list leads to a list of public schools.
(2001-10-23, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca/municipalities/Killaloe_hagarty_richards.htm
Kincardine
Town of Kincardine
This site contains information for residents and tourists. A quick access pull down menu is available in the top right hand
corner (on the main index page). Alternatively, three main sections are listed. Choose "Our Town", then "Local Government" for
contact information for both elected members and town officials. Committee membership is included but minutes are not. Choose
"Services" for contact information about garbage pick up, churches and others. When this site was viewed some links did not seem to
contain the information promised, such as "Transportation" (no bus schedules as promised), "Climate" (blank page), "Education" (no
information on libraries as promised), and "Provincial/Federal Government" (another blank page). The two other main sections,
"Business" and "Recreation", provide links to business by name or category, recreation programs, clubs, and night life.
(1999-01, Maureen Martyn, Library of Parliament )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.kincardine.on.ca/
King Township
Corporation of the Township of King
The Township of King is located in York Region, halfway between Toronto and Barrie. It has a population of approximately 20,000.
The Township Web site contains information on municipal government in the form of council and committee minutes and agenda with the
minutes dating back to 1998 and agenda for the last few months. Contact details are given for council, school trustees and MPs and
MPPs. A schedule of committee meetings does not work at present. Information on municipal departments is available, though well
hidden, through links at the bottom of a page called "Parks and Recreation". These pages provide basic information on the operations
of the By-Law, Clerks, Fire, Planning, Recreation and Treasury Departments with schedules of waste pick-ups, financial statements,
by-law summaries and a selection of forms. The Fire Department promises the largest collection of resources, but most pages in this
section do not currently work. It does have a selection of operational statistics for the past year and a summary of its duties and
responsibilities. Contact information for municipal officials is located in the extensive Municipal Profile section which also
includes another source for links to departments, a history and description of the area and its location with maps, a list of
schools and a video profile of the Township as a tourist attraction. Other areas in the profile are still to come, including
demographics and a business directory. The site includes a selection of links to other local sites and features new additions and
community notices on its home page.
(2002-01-15, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.township.king.on.ca/
Kingston
City of Kingston
This site contains detailed information about the city of Kingston. Choose "Council" for contact information about the mayor and
councillors, but you have to know which district you are looking for. The calendar of meetings is promised but is not up to date.
"City Services" has links to some departments online, and the "City Contacts" provides e-mail addresses, with a phone directory
coming soon. Choose "Business & Tourism" for business directories, accommodations and local information. Choose "Culture &
Recreation" for access to directories and information about local groups and activities. Some municipal publications are available
online.
(1999-01, Maureen Martyn, Library of Parliament )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.kingston.on.ca/
Kingsville
Kingsville
The Town of Kingsville is located on Lake Erie, near Windsor Ontario and has a population of 19,619. The Town Web site contains
government information in the form of lists of council and staff with committee appointment chart for council and an organization
chart for staff. Each department has a section that explains its duties and provides additional information through a series of
smaller pages. "Treasury" includes taxation and rate details while the Clerk offers information on obtaining various licences and on
cemeteries, drainage, municipal elections and planning. Applications, by-laws and official plan documents are included in the
latter. "Public Works" has information on garbage collection, including route outlines and "Parks and Recreation" offers
descriptions and pictures of its facilities with event, schedule and fee details. The section on "Municipal Information" contains
by-laws, one council agenda, performance measures and water quality reports. Links for council minutes and current news result in
empty Acrobat documents. "Community Information" yields lists of schools, social organizations, media, health care and seniors'
services and there is extensive tourism information. The site is searchable, a necessity considering that it is organized into many
small pages and the main menus disappear from subsequent pages. There is a selection of local links and the site is illustrated with
local photographs.
(2002-05-18, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.kingsville.on.ca/main.htm
Kirkland Lake
Kirkland Lake
The Town of Kirkland Lake offers an extensive Web site which focuses on area tourism, history and commerce with directories of
service organizations, businesses, events, accommodations and related information. Some government information is available in
various places throughout the site - the mayor and council are listed under "Team Kirkland Lake"; there is information on hospitals
and schools; the Rail Cycle North proposal for waste disposal is covered by its own linked site. The town's e-mail address is
included. The Town has a population of 9,905 and is located in northeastern Ontario, southeast of Timmins.
(2001-05-20, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.kirklandlake.on.ca/
Kitchener
City of Kitchener
This site contains detailed information about the city of Kitchener and its government. Choose "City Government" (after
scrolling down the page) for contact information about the mayor and council, council meetings schedules, and a ward map. There is a
link to notices of public meetings on the home page. "Calendar of Events" includes a daily list of events in the city. "At Your
Service City Hall" includes detailed listings of departments, including contact information and more details from services such as
the Fire Department and Parks & Recreation. There is also a link to city of Kitchener regulatory and licensing bylaws which can be
searched or accessed via a topically arranged table of contents. This site also includes a navigation aid and maps.
(1999-01, Maureen Martyn, Library of Parliament )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.kitchener.on.ca/
Lake of Bays
Lake of Bays
The Township of Lake of Bays is located in Muskoka and consists of the villages Baysville, Dorset, Dwight and Hillside. The
township population is 2,850. Municipal councillors, mayor and township personnel are listed on this site and text of council and
committee minutes is available from November 1999 to date. Fire and building by-laws are also given. Landfill sites are listed with
hours and fees and emergency services are listed. Dwight and Baysville are separately represented with recreation program schedules,
business directories and public library information. Baysville also offers a calendar of events and lists of community groups and
services.
(2000-06, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.lakeofbays.on.ca/
Lakeshore
Town of Lakeshore
Lakeshore was formed in 1999 by the amalgamation of the former Town of Belle River and Townships of Maidstone, Rochester,
Tilbury North and Tilbury West. The town's Web site opens with technical information and a selection of news and general
information, including office hours, location and menu of forms which are also found in relevant sections throughout the pages.
Other areas of the site are reached through a brief menu, present at the left, top and bottom of each page. The Municipal Directory
offers contact numbers for each department and service with a separate listing of frequently called numbers. Emergency numbers are
collected on a separate page and accessible from the main menus. In the Municipal Services area, each Department offers information
on its mandate and facilities. The pages for the Planning and Fire Departments are empty at present. There is a list of council
members along with details on the function of that body, its meeting dates and policy on delegations. Links are provided for other
local government and service sites and there is a section for employment opportunities with the city, currently empty.
(2001-11-01, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.townoflakeshore.on.ca
Lanark County
Lanark County
The Lanark County Web site offers lists of councillors, county staff, committee membership and available web sites for the
municipalities of Bathurst Burgess Sherbrooke, Beckwith, Carleton Place, Drummond / North Elmsley, Lanark Highlands, Mississippi
Mills, Montague and Perth. Each municipality is briefly described on the site, along with a summary of the 1998 amalgamation
changes. There is a small section of demographic statistics and more lengthy descriptions of the various sectors of the local
economy and available business parks. A selection of maps show the location of this county in eastern Ontario, in North America and
municipal boundaries and include driving distances from major cities and border crossings. There is a history and current
description of Lanark County. The site has a map, contact form for further inquiries and a What's New section for local news and
announcements.
(2001-02, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://county.lanark.on.ca/
Lanark Highlands
Township of Lanark Highlands
The Township of Lanark Highlands was created in 1997 by the amalgamation of the former municipalities of Lanark, Lavant,
Dalhousie and North Sherbrooke and Darling Townships and Lanark Village. It is located in the northwest corner of Lanark County,
near Ottawa. Along with a welcome from the mayor is a list of council members and key committees. Minutes of recent council and
committee meetings are available, as are summary budget figures for the past two years. There is a brief section of information
available for each municipal department along with contacts and more detailed instructions on taxation and waste disposal. The site
also offers information on parks, museums, recreation facilities and natural areas plus lists of schools, churches, community
organizations, accommodations, local attractions and some businesses. A news section highlights community announcements and upcoming
events.
(2001-02, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.twpoflanarkhighlands.com/
Larder Lake
Town of Larder Lake
With the exception of contact address and phone, there is no government information on this site for the Town of Larder Lake. It
contains directory of businesses, tourist attractions and recreational opportunities. There is a calendar of events, photographs of
the area and selection of links to other local sites. The town of 982 is located southeast of Timmins, near the Quebec-Ontario
border.
(2001-05-18, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.larderlake.net/
LaSalle
LaSalle
The town of LaSalle is located on the Detroit River, southwest of Windsor with a population of 29,566. The town Web site is
largely one page, with links to individual items such as quarterly reports on the water system and the 2000 municipal election
results. The main page contains contact information, list of council, e-mail directory for town departments, list of upcoming
meeting dates and items of news. There is also a detailed road map which shows the location of schools, churches, recreational
facilities and other area of interest. A search engine and site map are offered but neither works at present.
(2001-09-03, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.lasalle.on.ca/
Latchford
Corporation of the Town of Latchford
Latchford is located in the southern part of the South Temiskaming region and this page on the region's Community Business
Development Corporation Web site provides information on its population, labour force, families, income and available facilities,
transportation and services. The town of 338 is also briefly described with a map of its location. A few pictures of Latchford and
its buildings are available on a separate linked site at at http://www.nt.net/latchford/.
(2001-05-27, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.nt.net/latchford/
Laurentian Hills
Town of Laurentian Hills
The Town of Laurentian Hills is located between the Ottawa River and Algonquin Park. Contact numbers and names for town
government and additional information in the form of hours, services, a schedule of town meetings and taxation is contained in the
issues of the "Newsletter". A classified directory of businesses and services forms most of the content of this site and entries are
annotated with e-mail and Web site addresses. There is a selection of local and related links and a calendar of town events. The
town was formed January 2000 by the amalgamation of the townships of Rolph, Buchanan, Wylie and McKay and the town of Chalk River.
(2001-05-18, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://town.laurentianhills.on.ca
Laurentian Valley
Laurentian Valley
Laurentian Valley Township is located northwest of Ottawa, on the Ontario Quebec border, with a population of 8,733. It was
formed January 1, 2000, by the amalgamation of the Townships of Stafford-Pembroke and Alice & Fraser. The Web site for the Township
contains contact information for municipal council and staff with photographs of council. Documents available in full text include
council minutes from 2000 to date, by-laws, a draft official plan and water quality reports. The site also contains information for
citizens on garbage collection, taxation, water treatment, recreation, lotteries, fire and police services and this includes forms,
fee schedules and other documents of interest, among them a report on municipal performance measures and statistics on fire
department activities. There is a small directory of recreation facilities and one for local business sites. The site has a map and
a small community profile, linked from the Renfrew County site.
(2002-05-12, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.laurentianvalleytwsp.on.ca/
Leamington
Leamington
This site is divided into four main parts: "Business", "Tourism & Recreation", "Our Community and Municipal Government". Under
"Business", you will find a business directory, searchable by keyword, a list of local realtors and the greenhouse directory --
devoted to local growers. Choose "Tourism and Recreation" to find accommodation, restaurants, cultural activities and a community
events list. "Our Community" provides lots of information about population, schools, local clubs and organizations and local media.
Choose "Municipal Government" to find contact information for the mayor and council (under "Structure and Services", "Town
Council".) Also included are links to contact information for city officials (under "Town Staff"), hydro rates and municipal tax
assessment. Under "Municipal Government", choose "Public Bulletin" for meeting notices. (Note at time of viewing this page was last
updated February 1998.)
(1999-01, Maureen Martyn, Library of Parliament )
Site available in English.
http://www.leamington.ca
Lennox and Addington County
County of Lennox and Addington
The Web site for the County of Lennox and Addington is largely descriptive of the County (population 39,203). The small amount
of government information consists of contact addresses and is available under "G" in the searchable business and community
directory that lists both commercial and non-profit services. A detailed community profile provides statistics, lists of
organizations, pictures and other information on agriculture, economic indicators, population and labour force, lifestyle,
manufacturing and transportation. The lifestyle section covers climate, education, libraries and health care facilities. There is a
location map and inventory of economic development services. Other areas of the site provide information on the history and
recreation and tourism opportunities in the County. The site is searchable and includes a calendar of events by season.
(2000-07, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.lennox-addington.on.ca/
Limerick
Limerick Township
Limerick Township, population 345, is located 80 kilometres north of Bellville. The Township site has a list of council,
description of council committees and information on fire, building and demolition permits, waste management, and construction. A
selection of public notices includes the latest financial statements. Also available are photographs of the area, a history, list of
contacts and some information on community organizations. Local links and events calendar pages invite submissions of new
information.
(2003-01-12, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.township.limerick.on.ca/
Lincoln
Town of Lincoln
Lincoln, located in the Niagara Region includes the town of Beamsville, the villages of Vineland and Jordan and the hamlets of
Campden, Tintern and Rockway. The population is approximately 20,000. The Town's new Web site is still under development and lacks
content - for example, there are links for council minutes, agenda and taxation information, but no content for these items. There
is a list of council minutes for the upcoming week and pictures of councillors, each of which leads to a larger picture, with
contact details and ward map. There are brief descriptions of town departments with the Public Works Department including
information on garbage collection and departmental fees. Community events and service groups are listed. The Public Library is
described with a link to its site and the Chamber of Commerce offers a business directory. An Information Directory provides lists
of bed and breakfasts, cemeteries, emergency numbers, greenhouses and wineries. There is also a description of the Local
Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee. The Town Profile offers some demographic statistics along with a history and brief
descriptions of industry, agriculture and recreation in the area. A site menu is available from every page.
(2000-02, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.townoflincoln.com/online/
London
City of London
This site is divided into three categories: "Living in London", "Visiting London" and "Doing Business in London". Although there
is lots of information on this site, it is not easy to find so scroll carefully. After choosing, "Living in London", you must use
the pull-down menu located in the centre of the right-hand frame to access detailed information. For example, choosing "Council
Members" provides you with contact information for council members whereas choosing "Meetings" will link you with a list of upcoming
public meetings. "Doing Business in London" and "Visiting London" are set up in a similar fashion. There is much detail, including
official plans, maps and accommodation listings but you must use the pull-down menu to choose your subject. Alternatively, you may
choose to use the site search engine.
(1999-01, Maureen Martyn, Library of Parliament )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.london.on.ca/
Longlac
Corporation of the Town of Longlac
The Town of Longlac is half way between Toronto and Winnipeg, 320 kilometres east of Thunder Bay, with a population of 2,074.
There is a list of councillors on this Web site, along with a city map and minutes of one town council meeting. The functions of the
Economic Development Office and of Community Services are outlined. A community profile lists the major employers and elsewhere on
this site can be found history, tourist information and descriptions of millennium projects. Unfortunately the site includes
advertisements in the form of pop-up windows which appear with every new page.
(2000-02, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English and French.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Trail/4515/townoflongac.html
Loyalist Township
Loyalist Township
Loyalist Township was incorporated in January of 1998 and is composed of Amherstview, Amherst Island, Village of Bath,
Ernestown, Millhaven, Morven, Odessa, Switzerville, Violet, and Wilton. It is located on Lake Ontario, west of Kingston and has a
population of 14,400. The Township Web site provides a captioned picture of the council, schedule of council meetings, committee
membership and directory of city staff. The Heritage Committee provides additional detail with a list of buildings, criteria for
designation and other items. Each municipal department has a page which contains a selection of information on such items as
building permits, planning applications, lot grading, street lights, utilities, dog and lottery licences, transit fares, parking,
recreational facilities. The Planning section includes detailed explanations of planning and zoning, including the Planning
Committee and Committee of Adjustment, with fee schedules. Garbage collection and landfill schedules and fees are accompanied by a
list of acceptable materials. The Amherst Island Ferry schedule and fees are available as are statistics on the Fire and Emergency
services and fire prevention tips. There are lists of schools and library branches, of contacts for community and sports groups and
descriptions (with maps) of industrial parks. Notices for local residents are linked on the front page, as are notices for potential
candidates about the 2000 municipal elections and questions and answers for voters. There is a guest book and small selection of
links to other sites.
(2000-06, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.loyalist-township.on.ca/
Lucan-Biddulph
Township of Lucan-Biddulph
The Village of Lucan and the Township of Biddulph amalgamated January 1999 to form the Township of Lucan Biddulph. The township,
population 4,201, is located north of London and has a Web site that offers the current year's council minutes and agenda along with
a list of council and staff. There is also a selection of application forms for planning permissions, a draft official plan, water
quality and municipal performance reports. Other municipal services are outlined in a letter to new residents, found in both the
newsletter and forms sections of the site. Contact information is displayed on each page throughout the site and there is a small
selection of local links.
(2002-05-26, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.lucanbiddulph.on.ca/
Magnetawan
Municipality of Magnetawan
The Municipality, incorporated in 1998, is an amalgamation of the Township of Chapman, the two unorganized Townships, Croft and
Spence, and the Village of Magnetawan, all being in the District of Parry Sound. Currently promoting itself as a tourist destination
as well as a retirement community, the Municipality's home page includes relevant links to these topics as well as links to area
history, businesses, municipal officials, bylaws, and planning information. The site is not searchable; the link to staff and
planning revives the home page; and the link entitled "Contact Information" provides the same information as the link to "Staff &
Council".
(2000-06-21, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.magnetawan.on.ca
Malahide
Township of Malahide
The township, which fronts on Lake Erie, is part of Elgin County and includes Aylmer as its principal community. The township's
Web site, which contains no graphics, includes the following links in the order listed: Bulletin Board (current or important
notices); Council Profile; Administration Profile; Council Meetings & Minutes; Animal Control; Drainage; Waste Management; the
November 2000 Municipal Election; Water Systems (billing inquiries and water rates); Cemeteries; Fire Department and Emergency
Information; a Township Map and Outside Links. The last link will be particularly informative to visitors since it includes further
links to the area's history, local community resources, as well as more general reference information.
(2000-06-22, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.township.malahide.on.ca/
Manitoulin Island
Manitoulin.ca
Sponsored by the Island's main newspaper, Manitoulin.ca contains three sets of links, the first, to the newspaper itself and the
second, to an on-line vacation guide which includes a number of further links (some broken) to area activities and communities.
Finally, Manitoulin.ca, contains a third set of links to various Web sites on the Island, such as Baker Real Estate. In all of this,
there are no links to any governmental or semi-governmental information, unless you include the one to Manitoulin and Espanola
District (http://www.etown.net/manitoulin-espanola/). The site is not searchable.
(2001-12-06, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.manitoulin.on.ca/
Manitouwadge
Township of Manitouwadge
Located equidistant from Sault Ste. Marie and Thunder Bay, about 54 kms north of Highway 17 on Highway 614, Manitouwadge,
founded in the fifties, was one of the first communities in Ontario that was planned from start to finish based on a master plan.
The community's home page contains a little map which allows visitors to locate it geographically (although a link to a better map
appears later on the page), and underneath this is another small graphic, which if clicked leads to current community events.
Beneath the graphic is a bar menu which includes links to: Home; the Reeve's Message; Evacuation Plans; Municipal Services, History;
Climate; Education; Support Services; Health Services; Economic Development; Economic Base, the Chamber of Commerce; a Business
Directory; Recreation and Leisure; Community Events (a repeat of the graphic link near the top of the page); Service Clubs; Tourism
(under construction), Maps, Further Links and Credits. The site is not searchable but visitors can click from item to item on the
bar menu. However the link back to the Home page was not working at the time of the site review.
(2000-06-22, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.town.manitouwadge.on.ca/
Marathon
Marathon
Marathon is located in Northern Ontario, midway between Sault Ste. Marie and Thunder Bay. The town's home page offers visitors a
choice of two topics, the first, more relevant to those interested in government, is entitled "The Corporation of the Town of
Marathon", and the second, which has a narrower focus, "Tourism and Recreation". From the Corporation page, visitors may link to a
Mayor's Message / Town Council / Municipal News / Municipal Departments / Economic Development / Recreation-Leisure / Tourism /
Community Profile / Calendar of Events / Contact Us / Post cards / a Guestbook / a Site Map / and Related links. Many of these links
have a little set of sub-links that pop up when clicked. Obviously there is a bit of overlap in the information provided on the
Tourism and Recreation side. In addition to the site map, the site is searchable.
(2000-12-21, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.town.marathon.on.ca/
Markham
Town of Markham
The Town of Markham is one of the towns within the Regional Municipality of York in southern Ontario. It borders the city of
Toronto to the north. A search and email facility, as well as a site map, are available at this site. "The Place to do Business"
provides access to extensive business information including a description of the economic development services provided by the town,
reasons for locating here, the top 100 employers, an economic profile and contact information. "Mayor and Council" includes a
message from the Mayor, information about city councillors and phone and email contact information, a schedule of council and
committee meetings, and news releases and council news. "Work, Play and Live Well" provides links to information about community
services in six broad categories - Environment, Street, Fire, Recreation, Communication/Culture and Libraries. Under each of these
categories there is extensive information for residents. "Town Hall" includes links to descriptions of the responsibilities of
specific departments and contact information. "Markham Youth" links to a site maintained by the Mayor's Task Force on Youth and
provides an opportunity for youth to be involved in the planning of community activities.
(1999-03-08, Jackie Druery, York University )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.markham.on.ca/
Marmora
Marmora and Lake
Marmora and Lake Township form part of Hastings County, just east of Peterborough. The "Start" page for the area includes a
disparate collection of links - the first to sites created by Netreach, the area's Internet Service Provider, the second to the
Township's Home Page, the third, to Township Minutes, and the fourth to the local public library. There are four further links which
lead to Snofest 2000, a long-standing community event; the Community Press Online; the Belleville and District Kennel Club and
finally, to of all things, Lacewing Borzoi and Frenchies which are breeds of dogs.
(2000-05-24, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.twp.marmora.on.ca/
Mattawa
Mattawa's Community Information Portal
The Town of Mattawa, in the District of Nipissing, is about 62 kilometres south east of North Bay. Despite the community's small
size (population 2,281), it has a highly professional site developed in partnership with Fednor. On the right of the home page,
visitors can view a map of the region, as well as check the weather. In the centre, they will find a map of the community, and
underneath links to Business and Shopping, Community, Education, Entertainment and Arts, Environment and Nature, Government, Health,
News and Media, Reference, Trails, and finally, Travel and Tourism. These links, which can also be searched, lead to only the
skimpiest of information (address, phone and occasionally maps). On the left of the home page is a menu bar with links entitled:
Community Profile, Community Services, Municipal Performance Measurement Program, Economic Development, Licencing and Permits,
Tourism, Business and Service directory, About CIP and Building Department. Each link contains a set of sub-links. For those
interested in government, the first three links on the menu bar are most relevant. To assist visitors, all links from the menu bar
may also be searched.
(2001-12-19, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.emattawa.org/
Meaford
Meaford
Meaford is a small central Ontario community located on the southern shore of Georgian Bay, on Highway 26, which, effective
January 1, 2000 became part of the new town of Georgian Highlands. The town's Web site is a grab bag of information, precious little
of which has to do with the government. At the top of the page are a couple of revolving apples to draw attention to the town's
success in the 2000 Cities in Bloom Contest as well as to one of the town's slogan's "An apple a day keeps the doctor away". The
middle of the page includes a table with links to Shop - E-Mall / Stay / Eat / Play / Events 2000 / Attractions / Organizations /
People / Parks / Photo Tour / Current Issues (stories from the local newspaper) / Services / St. Vincent Township (that includes the
town) / Churches / Town Hall (the government area) / and Lifestyle. Under the table, as it were, are further links to a couple of
local real estate firms, followed by one to Fishbyte, which when clicked, brings up further links to a number of local events and
attractions centring around fishing. Underneath Fishbyte, still on the home page, there is a feature called "Pick a tune" which
allows visitors to listen to five possible instrumentals such as the theme from "Cheers" as they browse. At the bottom of the page
there are further links to Georgian Highlands, various search engines, a town map, and Statistics Canada data on Meaford. The site
is not searchable but visitors can contact the site's creators.
(2000-12-21, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.meaford.com/town
Merrickville - Wolford
Village of Merrickville - Wolford
Located about 40 minutes south-west of Ottawa, Merrickville-Wolford claims to be Canada's best preserved and restored 19th
century Village with over 100 historic and heritage properties. The community's home page, laid out linearly, begins with a
navigational tip, continues with an e-mail comment function which is followed by a link to the final report of a Municipal
Groundwater Management Study. Below that is a series of links to the local government and underneath these, further links to tourist
information. Most links lead to spotty, incomplete, or even no information, but one called "Our Links" leads to a cornucopia of
related government and tourism sites.
(2001-02-19, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.village.merrickville-wolford.on.ca/
Middlesex
County of Middlesex
Middlesex County, population about 65,000, consists of eight municipalities, seven newly-amalgamated, near the City of London.
The County Council, headed by a warden, is comprised of the mayors/reeves and deputy mayors/reeves of the member municipalities.
Council, using a committee structure, focuses its energies on Agriculture, Planning and Fire Liaison, Corporate Services (Budget,
Property, HR), Social and Family Services, and finally, Transportation and Environmental Services. It also has representatives on
the County Library Board. The County's simple home page reflects these concerns in that there are graphical links to: Roads and
Ambulance / Tourism / Family and Seniors / County Information / the Library / and Economic Development. Beneath the graphics, these
links are repeated in words, and there are additional links entitled: Contact Us / Warden's Message / Around the County / Disclaimer
/ Guest Book / and Search. The site search is primitive and not all links work.
(2001-12-19, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.county.middlesex.on.ca
Middlesex Centre
Corporation of the Township of Middlesex Centre
The Municipality of Middlesex Centre, set at the north, northwest and westerly limits of the City of London was formed on
January 1, 1998 after the amalgamation of the former Townships of Delaware, Lobo, and London. A predominantly rural municipality in
Middlesex County, the community has a population of approximately 13,000 over an area of 587.22 sq. kilometres. At the top of the
municipality's home page is a menu bar with links to What's New / Township Council / Departments / Committees / Centres & Services /
and About Us. Most items on this menu contain subsidiary pull-down links. Underneath the menu bar are little boxes containing
various news items as well as the names and addresses of township councillors, and area MPs and MPPs. The site is not searchable.
(2001-12-19, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.middlesexcentre.on.ca/
Midland
Midland
Midland, population 15,000, is located in Central Ontario, on the southern shore of Georgian Bay, 142 kilometers north of
Toronto. The town's Web site greets visitors with a collage of area photos and an invitation to enter. Once inside, visitors will
find semi-permanent links to Home / Visitor Information / Community Profile / Current Events / Hot Links /Contact Us and / Election
2000. Underneath these are links to the Current Council Agenda (MS Word document) / Current General Committee Agenda (not reachable)
and finally, Water Testing Results (indirectly found via the Public Works page). Those interested in local government must click on
"Community Profile" and then follow such links as Government or Municipal Departments. While the site is not searchable, there is an
interesting site map that appears on several pages.
(2000-12-21, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.town.midland.on.ca
Milton
Milton
Milton is a community located 35 kilometres to the west of Toronto along Highway 401. The city has quite an extensive Web site.
The "About Milton" section of the site gives a profile of the community, and an interesting brief history. A message from the Chief
Administrative Officer, information about public utilities, and population and labour force statistics, including wage rates, are
available from the "Business Development" section. Also in this section, under Site Location, are very detailed maps of various
industrial and commercial sites within the city. Community service information includes recreation facilities, waste and recycling,
licensing, building permits, transit, library services, and services to senior citizens. A message from the Mayor, a list of
councillors, and a map of the city ward structure are all available in the "Mayor and Town Council" section of the site. The
"Department and section includes a message from the Chief Administrative Officer, and further links to individual city departments.
The Town Clerk provides "By-laws in Brief" - information about the most asked about by-laws, including parking, pets, noise, etc.,
as well as details about licensing requirements and fees. There is considerable taxpayer and budget information provided by
Corporate Services and extensive lists of recreational opportunities under Leisure Services.
(1998-11-25, Jackie Druery, York University )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.milton.on.ca
Minden
Minden
Minden, formally known as "The Corporation of the Townships of Anson, Hindon and Minden", is located 45 minutes north of Lindsay
on Highway 35 and is the county seat for the ten municipalities of Haliburton County. In March 2000, the provincial government
signed a restructuring order to take effect in January 2001 that will result in the Townships of Anson, Hindon and Minden
amalgamating with the Township of Lutterworth and the Township of Snowdon. In the meantime, the community's home page contains links
to: itself (Welcome); to the Reeve's Welcome; Frequently Asked Questions; Municipal Government; Elections; Council Meetings;
Restructuring Meetings; Statistics; Roads, Water and Sewers; Building and Renovations; Parks and Recreation; Emergency Services;
Need for Doctors; Educational Pursuits; Perceptions of the Future; and Gallery/Museum. There is an email function. At the bottom of
the page, there are further links to related sites, for example to "Haliburton County and Area" or to area Businesses. The site is
not searchable.
(2000-06-22, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.minden.on.ca/
Minto
Town of Minto
The Town of Minto, population 7,900, came into existence in January 1999. At the top of the town's home page are links to the
communities that amalgamated to form the new town, namely, the Village of Clifford, the towns of Harriston and Palmerston and the
Township of Minto. Underneath are links to a map of the town's location in the heart of Wellington County, a site map, an email and
a help function. Under these, are links entitled: Community Profile; Local Events; Economic Development; and Community Service.
Under these is a link to the town newsletter and beside this are "Quick Links" to area Industrial Parks, Council, Business Listings,
Information Request Form, Town By-laws, and the Minto Chamber of Commerce. Below the newsletter and some information for those
wishing to address town council, is a link to the Palmerston Railroad Station Museum, followed by a long list of Minto Staff
Members, including their email addresses. Below these and at the bottom of this cluttered site are links to Internet resources, the
Town's Property Tax Preauthorized Payment Plan and a Fitness Market survey, of all things.
(2000-06-26, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.town.minto.on.ca/
Mississauga
City of Mississauga
Mississauga, a city located just to the west of Toronto along Highway 401, has a sophisticated Web site - almost everything you
would ever want to know about the community is here. Example: a calculator that allows a resident to insert the assessed value of
her property which is then converted into a tax bill, further subdivided by the annual and weekly amounts spent on various listed
services. Constantly changing news items are up front on the home page and at the bottom are links to: Council / Services /
Departments / Forms / Business / Environment / Tourism / Recreation and Parks / the Library / and official News Releases. The site,
which is searchable, has a unique "What's New" section which allows visitors to identify items added to the site in the last 1, 2 or
3 days, or in the last two or three weeks.
(2000-12-21, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.mississauga.on.ca/
Mississippi Mills
Mississippi Mills
On January 1, 1998, the Town of Mississippi Mills, in eastern Lanark County, was created by merging the Town of Almonte with the
townships of Ramsay and Pakenham, including the village of Pakenham. This new community covers approximately 523 sq. km and
encompasses a population of about 11,000. The town's professionally designed Web site includes a Current Events feature and also
provides links to information about the town's Location and History; Business; Tourism; Local Government; and the Community in
general. When followed, each of these links leads to subset of related links on the subject. The Local Government link, for example,
features further links to Council; Committees; Administration; Contacts and the Fire Department. Within each subject area, no matter
what is clicked, all related links, as well as those to the home page are clearly visible. The site is not searchable.
(2000-06-28, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.town.mississippi-mills.on.ca/home.asp
Mono
Town of Mono
The Town of Mono (population 6,500) is situated at the southeast corner of Dufferin County, just north of Caledon. A click on
either of the winter road scenes on its home page leads to a directional sign superimposed on the road scene which contains ten
links to: the services and staff in the town's Municipal Office; Quick Information about specific services; Messages from the Mayor;
Council and Council minutes; Mono town documents (including Council minutes); a Town Bulletin Board; tourist information About Mono;
a Business Guide; Community Services (Police and Fire); and finally, to Volunteering Opportunities, for example on the Cemetery
Board. The site is not indexed.
(2000-05-24, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.town-of-mono.com/
Montague
Township of Montague
The Township of Montague, population about 3,802, is situated on the southeast corner of Lanark County and covers 283.22 square
kilometres. The municipality is bordered on the south side by the scenic Rideau River and extends west from the Town of Burritts
Rapids to the Town of Smiths Falls. The Township does not have its own home page and thus, information about Montague may be
obtained both from clicking on the link (http://county.lanark.on.ca/montague.htm) or from exploring various other links on the
Lanark County site of which this link is one (under the heading Communities). A click on Lanark's Government link, for example,
will lead to the names and phone number of all members of the Lanark County Council including the Reeve and Deputy Reeve of
Montague.
(2001-12-19, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://county.lanark.on.ca/montague.htm
Moonbeam
Moonbeam
Moonbeam is a small community in Northern Ontario in the District of Cochrane. Here you will find information about the council,
tourist events and services, a link to a business directory, community services, the public library, and recreation and service
clubs. There are also photographs of seasonal recreational activities, buildings, and local artisans.
(1999-08-24, Jackie Druery, York University )
Site available in French.
http://home.ican.net/~710037
Muskoka
District of Muskoka
"The District Municipality of Muskoka was established by Provincial legislation and commenced operations on January 1, 1971.In
design and function, the District closely parallels other Regional Municipalities in Ontario with the District Corporation forming
the upper tier of a two-tier system of local government." The District's home page includes a map of the district which shows the
six individual municipalities of which it is comprised: Bracebridge; Georgian Bay; Gravenhurst; Lake of Bays; Huntsville; and
Muskoka Lakes. The home page also provides links to each of these municipalities and sets out the main responsibilities of the upper
tier of government. At the right of the page is a menu bar with links entitled: Contact Us / Index of Services / Council /
Departments / Public Meetings / Employment Opportunities / Restructuring / Map of Muskoka / Muskoka Tourism / and Links (to area
municipalities and the Muskoka Business Development Corporation). This well-designed site is also searchable.
(2001-12-19, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.muskoka.on.ca/home.htm
Muskoka Lakes
Township of Muskoka Lakes
Muskoka Lakes, one of the six municipalities which make up the District Municipality of Muskoka, came into existence in 1971 and
currently has a population of about 6,000. The community's home page features a colour photo of a local attraction, and it is
surrounded by links to various elected officials and their activities, as well as to a number of municipal services such as public
works. In addition there are links to Township History, Tenders and Sale of Equipment, Job Posting, News and Events (some outdated)
as well as general links to other area Web sites. The page has no search feature but overall while simple, it is informative,
especially about the local government.
(2001-12-19, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.township.muskokalakes.on.ca/
Napanee
Town of Napanee
The Town of Napanee was formed in January, 1998 by the amalgamation of the former town of Napanee and townships of Adolphustown,
North Fredericksburgh, Richmond, and South Fredericksburgh. It is located between Belleville and Kingston. The Town's Web site
contains the 2000 municipal election results, taxation information and a link to a separate site with millennium plans and
activities. There is a contact list for town hall personnel and background information on and timetable for implementation of a
Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan. Economic development information consists of descriptions of major industries and
electricity generation and details of available industrial lots with maps. A brief town history is also available. The community
events calendar includes dates of upcoming council and board meetings. The site is illustrated throughout with local photographs and
there is a separate photo gallery.
(2001-03, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.greaternapanee.on.ca/
New Liskeard
New Liskeard
New Liskeard (pronounced NYOO-LISkurd), population 5000+ is set on the shores of Lake Temiskaming in Northeastern Ontario.
Visitors to the town's home page are greeted with a split page. On the right, on top, are links to a Message from the mayor, 911
information, and News. There is also a link for those who wish to e-mail the site's creators. Underneath these links are three
snapshots of the area, an invitation to the community's centennial (in 2003) and finally, municipal address and phone information.
The left side of the page has three expandable folders titled: Visitor Information, Community Information, and Recreation and
Events. Those interested in local government should click on the Community Information folder and then follow links to such items as
Administration/Staff, Council Minutes and Agendas or Town Council and Mayor. The site is searchable and although it does not say,
it is best viewed with Internet Explorer.
(2001-12-19, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.town.newliskeard.on.ca/
New Tecumseh
New Tecumseh
New Tecumseth, created January 1 1992, drew together the communities of Alliston, Beeton, Tottenham and Tecumseth all located
in Ontario's Simcoe County. Visitor's to the community's Web site will find that there are five main links which appear both at the
top and at the side of the page: Home / Town / Business / Tourism and What's New. Those interested in local government must click on
the Town link which will lead to the following links: Mayor and Council / Departments and Staff / Recreation and Culture / Municipal
Services / Events / Annual Report Card and 2000 Election. Each of these links leads to further, relevant links. The site, while not
searchable is easily navigated.
(2001-12-19, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.town.newtecumseth.on.ca/
Newmarket
Town of Newmarket
Newmarket (population 61,000), is located just north of Toronto in the Regional Municipality of York. The town has produced an
outstanding Web site whose home page provides visitors the use of two pull-down menus, the first of which provides links by subject
(Animal Registrations, Attractions and Events etc), the second of which supplies links to the answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
There are other, stand-alone links on this page (also available from the first pull-down menu) to the Town Hall,
Attractions/Calendar of Events, Resident Services as well as Recreation & Leisure. At the centre of the page is a "What's New"
section that typically includes a link to the latest Council meeting. Finally, the page supplies a search feature and allows
visitors to contact the site administrator.
(2000-05-24, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.town.newmarket.on.ca/
Niagara Falls
City of Niagara Falls
At this site you will find a message from the mayor - an individual one for residents and another one for visitors. There is
also a list of councillors with contact information. The "Clerk's Department" provides the most recent council meeting minutes, list
of council meeting dates and the agenda for the next meeting. There is also a ward map and ward information. There is also
descriptive information about city departments and a list of FAQs of planning information. The "Business Profile" includes location
and links to professional, commercial and tourism services, and manufacturing establishments. Real estate information is also
provided. There are links to the Niagara Falls Visitors and Convention Bureau and the Niagara Falls Chamber of Commerce where
considerable visitor and business information is also available. The site has an email and a search facility.
(1999-03-08, Jackie Druery, York University )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca/
Niagara Region
Regional Municipality of Niagara
The Region is in Southern Ontario and is bordered by Lake Ontario to the north, Lake Erie to the south, and the Niagara River to
the east. The Web site includes general information about the various departments and services, their responsibilities and contact
information. There is a list of councillors and contact information. Links are provided to the Web sites of the towns within the
region. A link is also provided to the Ecological and Environmental Advisory Committee where you can find some information about
various environmental issues within the region.
(1999-03-08, Jackie Druery, York University )
Site available in English.
http://www.regional.niagara.on.ca/
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake
Niagara-on-the Lake (population c. 13,000) is a charming heritage community still headed by a Lord Mayor and is one of 12
municipalities set in the midst of the picturesque Regional Municipality of Niagara, yet to be the object of a provincial
restructuring exercise to make it more efficient. From the top bar menu of the town's home page visitors can obtain an overview of
the community as well as information on town officials, services, and statistics. There are also links to (unlabelled) pictures of
the community, and to local tourist Web sites (for more specific information on such area attractions as the Shaw Festival and
winery tours). The menu also provides a more general section of links that includes not only tourist attractions but businesses with
a Web presence. Finally there is a link to the Community Access Programme (to the Internet) run out of the public library.
Underneath the top bar menu which continues to display on each page of the site, the town's name appears, and to the left, its
striking coat of arms. Beneath the town name, each of the links which appear on the top bar menu are repeated. This section of the
page also contains a link to the local time, and for those who scroll down, an introduction to the town and a message from the Lord
Mayor. The page also contains a primitive search engine.
(2000-05-24, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.notl.com/
Nipigon
Township of Nipigon
Located in the heart of the Canadian Shield on the northern most point of Lake Superior about 110 km east of Thunder Bay,
Nipigon, population 2,210, has a home page which features a summer photo of the township's marina, plus links to Home / Greetings /
Profile / Maps / History / Tourism / Events / Recreation / Clubs and Organizations / Economic Development / Business Directory /
Real Estate / Services / Town Council / Municipal Services / Committees (a dead link) / Library (further excellent links) / Photos /
Links / e-mail. The order of information suggests the emphasis of the site is tourism and economic development, with local
government being well down the list. The site is not searchable.
(2000-12-20, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.nipigon.net/
Norfolk
Norfolk County
The "New" Norfolk County, population 61,000, is located on the north shore of Lake Erie in Southwestern Ontario. The County came
into effect January 1, 2001 after a provincial restructuring, which included the former Townships of Norfolk and Delhi, Town of
Simcoe, and part of the former City of Nanticoke. The municipality's home page consists of a menu bar on the left leading to
information about: the area's Location / its Government / Administration / Living in Norfolk / Doing Business / Vacationing /
Agriculture / and What's New. Also on the menu bar is a site map, a search function, job postings, and further relevant links to,
for example, the area's religious sites. Finally, the menu links to various contacts in the municipality. To the right of the menu
are some unidentified photos of the area, a note that despite the reorganization it is business as usual, contact information, and
lastly, area weather. In the Government section, there are useful links to information about the Mayor and Members of Council /
Committees of Council, Meeting Times and Agendas / the New Norfolk Ward Map / and Proclamations. There is another link under
construction to: Council Meetings, Minutes and Agendas.
(2001-04-25, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.norfolkcounty.on.ca/
North Algona Wilberforce
Township of North Algona Wilberforce
North Algona Wilberforce, one of 17 municipalities which make up the County of Renfrew, officially came into existence on
January 1, 1999 when the townships of North Algona and Wilberforce came together. The township's new Web site contains directory
information on the Reeve and Deputy Reeve, as well as other town officials. In addition, there are sections on the page devoted to
Municipal Statistics, Municipal Services, the Business Sector and "Top Employers". From these there is only one live link, to
information about the reeve. The site is nestled within the Web site of the County of Renfrew, and, given the paucity of links from
it, appears to be a work in progress.
(2001-12-19, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca/municipalities/northalgona_wilberforce.htm
North Bay
North Bay
North Bay, historically known as the "Gateway to the North" is a community in Northern Ontario located at the junctions of
Highway 11 and 17 and on the shores of Lake Nipissing. At the top left of the city's home page is a pull-down menu leading to
everything from Accommodations to Videos, in alphabetic order, and underneath are three columns of links. In the left column is a
navigation menu, always visible, to the main sections of the site including: Inside City Hall / Community Profile / Economic
development / Community Services / Tourism and Recreation / and Online Services. In the same column, underneath, is a link to the
North Bay Nugget, the town newspaper, and below that, one to the Virtual City Hall where visitors can read city bylaws, fill out
on-line forms, post an inquiry or register for on-line discussions. At the top of the middle column is a search engine for the site
and underneath are the same links already identified in the left column under Sections, albeit with some sub-links. The right hand
column, entitled Favourites leads to information about Accommodations, the town's Bay-cam (live photos), the Public Library, and the
Weather. Underneath all columns is a note where visitors can go for further information.
(2000-12-21, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.north-bay.on.ca/
North Dumfries
Township of North Dumfries
The township is halfway between Toronto and London in the Region of Waterloo. Here you will find a message from the Mayor, with
links to a list of city councillors and committee members with contact information. "Our Community" includes general information
about the township. "Township Services" provides links to information about Building, By-laws, Fire Department, LACAC, Parks and
Recreation, Planning, Taxes, Roads and Waste Management. There is a "Directory" of Community Organizations and Social Service
Agencies with contact information.
(1999-03-08, Jackie Druery, York University )
Site available in English.
http://www.township.northdumfries.on.ca/
North Dundas
Township of North Dundas
North Dundas, located about 30 kms south Ottawa, came into existence on January 1, 1998 and is one of the six townships which
make up the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. Visitors to the township's home page will be greeted with a word of
welcome, a photo of the Municipal building and underneath, the township's address, and some phone numbers. At the bottom of the page
(as well as on a scroll bar to the left, although not in the same order) are links to: Mayor's Message / Events Calendar / Location
and History / Local Government / Community Economic Development / Chamber of Commerce / Tourism / Links / Contact Us / Search this
Web site ] [and finally] Home. Except for the Mayor's Message, the whole site is under construction as of the review date.
(2001-12-19, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.northdundas.com/
North Frontenac
North Frontenac Township
The Township of North Frontenac, in Eastern Ontario, came into existence on January 1st, 1998 as an amalgamation of six original
townships (although at the time of amalgamation these six were down to three administrative units, Barrie, Clarendon & Miller, N & S
Canonto & Palmerston). Visitors to the community's home page will be greeted with a coloured shot of an area lake, as well as a
couple of paragraphs about the township and its attractions. There is also a little clickable Thumb nail which leads to an area map.
On the home page there are also seven main clickable links: Site Map / Home / Council / Information / Environment / Recreation /
E-Mail. Those interested in local government should click on both Council and Information (which leads to a number of links
concerning the municipality's services). While the site is not searchable, the site map seems to do the job.
(2001-12-19, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.mazinaw.on.ca/northfrontenac/
North Glengarry Nord
North Glengarry Nord
North Glengarry Township, which came into existence January 1, 1998, is virtually equidistant from Montreal, Ottawa, and
Cornwall and consists of four wards: the town of Alexandria, the village of Maxville, and the former townships of Kenyon and
Lochiel. After entering through the community's web portal, visitors will arrive at the main home page and a half which consists
largely of textual information about schools, health care, recreation, police and fire, shopping, seniors and the industrial park.
At the right of this information are links to the 2000 Municipal performance programme, Services and Fees, Statistics, and Local
Links. At the top of any page are further links titled: Home / Council New / Notices / Building Permits / Fast Forms and Contacts.
The most informative links for those interested in local government are the ones at the top to Council (agendas and minutes) and
Contacts (names, and email addresses of the Mayor, Councillors and township department heads). There is no site map and the site is
not searchable.
(2001-12-19, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.northglengarry.com/home.php
North Grenville
Township of North Grenville
North Grenville came into effect on January 1st, 1998 as a result of the amalgamation of the Town of Kemptville and the
Townships of Oxford-on-Rideau and South Gower. The Municipality of approximately 13,000 people is strategically located twenty (20)
minutes south of Ottawa. Visitors to the Township's home page will be greeted with eight links which are arranged in no discernible
order to: the Local Government; Economic Development; History of the Township; the Fire Department; Upcoming Events and Meetings;
North Grenville Public Libraries; Maps; and finally Recreation and Culture. There are also two links that do not work: Kemptville
Downtown and Summer Recreation Program. Further there is an untitled graphic, which if clicked leads to six other home pages, for
example, North Grenville District High School. The site has no index and cannot be searched.
(2000-05-24, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.northgrenville.on.ca/
North Kawartha
Township of North Kawartha
In December 1999, the Corporation of the Township of Burleigh-Anstruther-Chandos, which was created January 1, 1998 by a
restructuring order under the Municipal Act, became the Township of North Kawartha. The new township, located in Peterborough
County, hosts a simple home page with links to: Announcements / Council Members / Council Agenda & Minutes / Department Heads-Staff
/ Council Meeting Schedules / Fees & Permits / Waste Management / Taxes- 1999 (which links to Tax Rates for 2000!) / Community
Centres / Community Information / Emergency Information / and Township Profile (the latter two both under construction). The link to
Community Information leads to a page headed Welcome to Apsley & District, Ontario, Canada (Apsley, of course, is the administrative
centre of the township).
(2000-12-20, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.northkawartha.on.ca/
North Middlesex
Municipality of North Middlesex
North Middlesex, population about 7,000, is the result of an amalgamation, effective January 1, 2001, of the Village of Ailsa
Craig, the Town of Parkhill and the Townships of East Williams, McGillivray and West Williams, all set in the County of Middlesex
near the city of London. The municipality's home page is divided into three columns. In the left, and of most use to those
interested in local government, are sets of links (and visible sub-links) to the Administration / Public Works Department /
Planning, Building and By-Law Enforcement / Finance Department / Emergency Services and Recreation. In the middle column, visitors
will find a welcome message from the mayor, followed by four little buttons to click on for pop-up information about, for example,
award nominations. In the right column reside another two sets of links, first to general Municipal information for example, to the
North Middlesex Cemetery board, and second, to even more general Links, for example, to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of
Ontario. In addition, in this column there is an indistinguishable Area map as well as an (outdated) link to weather information. In
effect, the page is a site map with no search feature.
(2001-12-19, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.northmiddlesex.on.ca/
North Stormont
North Stormont Township
North Stormont Township, set in the midst of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, in Eastern Ontario has a
very simple Web page with the following links: Names and Numbers (of elected and appointed officials) / Agendas / Minutes / Building
Information / Township Information / Notices / and Email. Except for Email, these links lead to printed information on a green
background that, because nothing is hyper linked, or indexed, is difficult to navigate through.
(2001-12-19, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.cnwl.igs.net/~northstormont/
Northern Bruce Peninsula
Municipality of the Northern Bruce Peninsula
The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula which came into existence on January 1, 1999 and whose municipal office is
currently "located just off Highway #6 on Lindsay Road 5" does not have a very informative home page. To be sure, it includes the
phone and fax numbers of the municipal office as well as an e-mail address. There are also some interesting facts about the
municipality on this page, including its population (about 3,400) and geographic area (187,989 acres), but that's about it. What's
left are links to five area tourist attractions, the phone numbers of a couple of local libraries and lastly, without links or any
other information the words "Tobermory Community Centre" and "Lion's Head Community Centre".
(2001-12-19, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.brucepeninsula.org/northbruce.html
Northumberland
Northumberland County
The County of Northumberland, bordering on eastern Lake Ontario, is the upper tier level of municipal government that weaves
together the Town of Cobourg, the Townships of Cramahe and of Hamilton and the Municipalities of Alnwick / Haldimand, Brighton,
Trent Mills and of Port Hope (formerly the Town of Port Hope and Hope). Visitors to the County's Web page will find that like many
others it is divided into three columns. In the left column are links to: Corporate Services (organizational structure, budget and
by-laws) / Council Matters (agendas, minutes) / Customer Services (waste, public works and county forest), Community Services (i.e.
social services managed by the County such as Ontario Works) / Employment Opportunities / News and Press Releases / and finally
Purchasing. In the middle column visitors are welcomed and provided with a short description of county geography. In the right
column, they will find the date, current temperature and scrolling news. The right column serves as the anchor column, and when any
link is pressed the other two columns change appropriately, although once in a section, there is no link which will allow visitors
to click back to the home page. The site is searchable.
(2001-12-19, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://northumberland.ca
Oakville
Town of Oakville
Oakville is located in Southern Ontario, off the QEW Highway, between Toronto and Hamilton. This Web site includes contact
information for city council and city departments. The Economic Development Department includes "Quick Facts" about the city, a
"Community Profile" and information about economic development services. There is detailed city transit information including route
maps and schedules, and fares and policies. Also included is information about senior citizen activities, recreation centres and
parks. City news releases are also available at this site. Links are provided to surrounding cities and towns, school boards, and
the Halton Community Network.
(1999-01-15, Jackie Druery, York University )
Site available in English.
http://www.oakville.ca
Old Fort William
Old Fort William
Old Fort William, a reconstructed North West Company fur trade fort from the early 1800s, is located in Thunder Bay and is
funded and operated by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. The history of the site is outlined in an introductory
document and elaborated by selections from a CD-ROM titled "A Fur Trade Odyssey: Northwest to the Pacific". A virtual tour of the
exterior of the buildings is included in the material on the Web site and the CD-ROM can be ordered from an address given. The
Fort's facilities, fees, hours, services, programs and special events are described, including many programs for school groups.
There are directions to the Fort along with a map and general tourism information for Thunder Bay and district and volunteer
opportunities are described. The site is available in English only.
(2001-12-09, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.oldfortwilliam.on.ca/index2.html
Oliver Paipoonge
Oliver Paipoonge Municipality
Oliver Paipoonge Municipality, part of the District of Thunder Bay, came into existence on January 1, 1998 as a result of the
amalgamation of the two townships which make up its new name. Located at the Head of the Great Lakes, near the geographical centre
of North America, the community is 20 kilometres west of Thunder Bay. Visitors to its home page will be greeted with a simple and
clear layout. In the centre of the home page is a nice photo, followed by a brief geographical description of the area, followed by
some (outdated) information about by local business. At the top of the page visitors will find buttons which allow them to see Area
Maps / Search the site (not working) or to Contact Municipal offices (by mail, phone or e-mail). At the left of the page are
buttons leading to Home / Business / Tourism / Community / and History. The search buttons at both the top and left remain when
clicked, but the centre of the page changes. A click of any button will reveal that there is little information about local
government on the site.
(2001-12-19, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.oliverpaipoonge.on.ca
Opasatika
Township of Opasatika
Opasatika is located 40 kilometres west of Kapuskasing and 60 kilometres east of Hearst in Northern Ontario. The Web site
includes some general information about this small community including history and population. Contact information for municipal
services, economic development, Chamber of Commerce, and local clubs is also included. There are descriptions of municipal services;
budget information; and, tourist attractions and events. Information on this site may not be current as the latest update date found
on the site was 1996-10-30.
(1999-01-15, Jackie Druery, York University )
Site available in French.
http://www.jamesbayfrontier.com/community/opasatika.html
Orillia
Orillia
Orillia is located 90 minutes north of Toronto between Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. City Council information at this site
includes names and contact information for the mayor and councillors, and council meeting calendar and meeting highlights. City
department sites include descriptions of department responsibilities and and contact information. Additional information under the
Planning Department includes description of current planning activities. Some tax assessment information is available under the
Treasury Department. Provides links to the sites of major area tourist attractions.
(1999-01-15, Jackie Druery, York University )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.orillia.on.ca/
Oro-Medonte
Oro-Medonte
Oro-Medonte, set in the heart of Simcoe County, came into existence on January 1, 1994, when the municipal townships of Oro and
Medonte were united. The municipality has a splendidly informative site, easily navigable even though there is no search feature. At
the left on the home page are the following options: Message from Oro-Medonte / About Oro-Medonte / Doing Business in Oro-Medonte /
Township Depts. And Services / Other Services & Organizations / Municipal Minutes and Agendas / Heritage and Culture / Area
Attractions & Things to Do / Oro-Medonte's Documents On-line / News and Announcements / Contact the Township / Home / and finally
[other] Links. When one of these options is clicked, the rest of the page besides changes, and often, a little scroll bar pops up
with further options. Clicking on About Oro-Medonte, for example, leads to a scroll bar which includes Municipal Council. Selecting
that leads to a page filled with names, positions, phone numbers and email addresses.
(2001-12-19, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.oro-medonte.ca/
Osgoode
Village of Osgoode
The Township of Osgoode is located in the National Capital Region just south of Ottawa. The Web site includes a welcome message
from the Mayor and a section titled "Visit our Community" which has maps with links that are under construction to the towns of
Edwards, Greely, Metcalfe, Kenmore, Vernon and Osgoode. The "Municipal Information" section includes extensive information about
building permits, economic development, planning, recreation, budget, services, and taxation. "Clubs and Associations" has an
extensive list of community groups, churches and church organizations, services for seniors, and sports and recreation groups. There
is also a link to information about the local Chamber of Commerce.
(1999-01-15, Jackie Druery, York University )
Site available in English.
http://www.osgoodevillage.com
Oshawa
Oshawa
Oshawa is 50 kilometres east of downtown Toronto on the shores of Lake Ontario. The Web site is divided into five main sections.
"City Hall" includes a message from the mayor, an explanation of the electoral system, information about city departments, the city
budget and financial statement, and information about city council and committees. The "Municipal" section includes information
about roads, parking, taxes, licenses, assistance for business, etc. A separate "Business" section has information about starting a
business in Oshawa, and a complete community profile including demographics, history, etc. "Community" includes extensive listings
of education, policing, transit, health, parks, recreation, and other social service information. The "Tourism" section has local
history information, attractions, arts and culture facilities, etc. The site has a search engine.
(1999-01-18, Jackie Druery, York University )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.oshawa.on.ca/
Otonabee-South Managhan
Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan
The Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan, set in the heart of Peterborough County, has been in existence since January 1, 1998,
when the Otonabee and South Monaghan townships united. Visitors to the municipality's home page will be greeted with the town
shield, under which is a photo of some building. Underneath that are links to: Municipal Information / Reeve's Message / Township
Council Members and Photo / Council Meetings / Posting of Minutes / Agenda / Phone Directory of Departments / Municipal By-laws /
Taxes / Fire Department / Landfill/Transfer Station / Public Libraries / Township Performance Measures / and Links (to related
government and local educational and tourism sites). These links are followed by invitations to E-Mail the Township Office, the
Chief Building Official, the Fire Chief or the Public Roads Department. Underneath all this is a note about the new 911 service in
town, and this in turn is followed, at the bottom of the page, by the municipality's official address. While fairly primitive in
lay-out, and with no search feature, the site is remarkably informative, especially about the local government.
(2001-12-19, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.nexicom.net/~otonabee/intro.htm
Ottawa
City of Ottawa
The Nation's Capital has a very well organized and easy to use Web site. The home page is divided into several sections with
clear descriptions of what is available under each section. "Inside City Hall" offers access to information about the mayor,
councillors, committees, major studies and reviews, a list of free and priced publications, and the budget. The official plan is
available at the site in Adobe Acrobat format. At this site you will also find considerable information about taxes, parking
regulations, recreation and cultural services and facilities, and cityservices including roads, sewers, inspections, permits,
housing, planning, etc. "Business Outreach" has everything you need to know to start a business or relocate to Ottawa. Here you will
find information about services to business, real estate, statistical information about the city and the labour force, and contact
information.
(1999-01-27, Jackie Druery, York University )
Site available in English and French.
http://ottawa.ca/index_en.html
Owen Sound
Owen Sound
This Web site consists mostly of tourism information including accommodations, attractions, events, etc. Also included is a
message from the mayor, some limited business information and a list of city councillors with email addresses. The Owen Sound
Business Directory is available here, as is a document titled "Vision for a Niagara Escarpment Interpretive Centre".
(1999-01-18, Jackie Druery, York University )
Site available in English.
http://city.owen-sound.on.ca/
Oxford
County of Oxford
The County of Oxford in southwestern Ontario has an excellent Web site. The "County Council" section provides detailed
information about the structure of the county council, the administrative history of the county, committees, councillors, and also
provides links to information about the townships within the county. Here you will also find information about the various county
departments with detailed outlines of their responsibilities and initiatives and contact information. There are considerable details
about economic development, establishing a business, and relocating to the county. Statistical data about population and labour
force is available under the "County Profile". There is also information for tourists. The "Community Groups" section provides links
to the local public library network and their individual lists of recreation, cultural, and social organizations and activities. You
will also find some details about the County of Oxford Integrated Network, an initiative to ensure that communities within the
county have access to and can take advantage of the latest information technologies.
(1999-01-27, Jackie Druery, York University )
Site available in English.
http://www.county.oxford.on.ca/
Paisley
Paisley
Paisley (population 1,106) is a heritage village in the heart of Bruce County whose town hall contains one of the smallest jail
cells in the province. The village's home page contains a couple of paragraphs about the area and then has four links: Guide (to
events, activities and sights to see in Paisley); Mainstreet (to services and products available from local merchants); Maps
(directions to get to Paisley plus maps of the community); and Contact (for questions or more information). There is no site index
or search engine.
(2000-05-26, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.sunsets.com/paisley/index.htm
Parkhill
Town of Parkhill
Parkhill is a rural town in Southwestern Ontario. At this site you will find a "Town Hall" list of members of council and town
staff, a list of "Service Clubs and Institutions" with links to the Web sites of those that have their own and the general contact
number for more information. "Recreation and Sports" includes a list of parks, community centres, and arenas. There is also
information about schools in the surrounding area. The Business Directory has information about local businesses with links to
individual Web sites. Historical information about Parkhill is also available including the full text, with photographs, from
"Parkhill and District Centennial Book (1960) - A History of Parkhill and Area".
(1999-08-24, Jackie Druery, York University )
Site available in English.
http://www.northmiddlesex.on.ca/Parkhill/
Parry Sound
Town of Parry Sound
Parry Sound is on the shores of Georgian Bay approximately two hours north of Toronto. Here you will find general information
about the community; business information including a business directory and an outline of the business plan which is currently
under review; and, information about "Sound Process 2000" - a committee that coordinates community improvement projects in the Parry
Sound area. You will also find details about the municipal government including a brief introduction to the structure of the local
government, a message from the mayor, names and contact information for councillors, and responsibilities of and contact information
for the municipal departments. Links are provided to the sites of major events and tourist attractions, such as Festival of the
Sound, boat cruises, and the Rainbow Theatre. A link is also provided to the site of the local hockey team - the Shamrocks.
(1999-01-27, Jackie Druery, York University )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.parry-sound.on.ca/
Peel Region
Region of Peel
At this Web site you will find a "Corporate Overview" with links to the region's mission statement and to the departments of
Corporate Services, Finance, Health, Housing, Human Resources, Planning, Public Works and Social Services. "Regional Council"
includes links to the mayor and councillors with contact information. Also included here is the schedule of council meeting and
agendas, a ward map, and the Decisions Newsletter which summarizes decisions made by council at each meeting. "News Releases"
includes Region press releases and other news stories. From the home page there is a link to "Programs and Services" which includes
such areas as Child Care, Planning, Housing, Water and Sewers, Waste Management, Roads, etc.
(1999-03-08, Jackie Druery, York University )
Site available in English.
http://www.region.peel.on.ca/
Pelee
Discover Pelee
Pelee Township, which embraces Pelee Island in Essex County was created in 1868 when it was separated from Mersea Township.
Today, the area is known primarily as a travel destination for tourists interested in birdwatching and other such environmental
activities. As a consequence, this home page emphasizes links of particular interest to tourists (Accommodations, Birding, Hunting
etc). Those interested in the local government will not find anything on the site.
(2001-12-19, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.pelee.com/
Pembroke
City of Pembroke
Pembroke is in Eastern Ontario between North Bay and Ottawa along the Ottawa River. Here you will find a history of the area, a
message from the mayor, a list of councillors and considerable tourist information. Much of the site is under development. There is
some economic development and business information. The tourist information includes maps, travel routes and recreational
activities. There is also information about educational facilities and service clubs.
(1999-02-24, Jackie Druery, York University )
Site available in English.
http://www.pembrokeontario.com/
Penetanguishene
Penetanguishene, Your Gateway to Georgian Bay
Penetanguishene, set about 34 miles northwest of Barrie on Georgian Bay, and part of Simcoe County, is a storied community with
a large French-speaking population. The Municipality's home page features an aerial shot of the community, to the left of which are
links to some local sites, including, for example, St. Theresa High School. Not all work. To the right of the photo is a Billboard
which highlights important recent news. At the top of the page are seven menu buttons: Penetanguishene [Home] / History / Community
Life / Government / Industry / Maps / Demographics. Those interested in Government can click on the obvious button where they will
find be able to read a message from the mayor as well as discover the names of town councillors. In this section, there is no
contact information, no agendas, no minutes. There is also information under Community Life about taxes, as well as about services
offered by the government, such as Public Works. There is no site map and while the site has a search function, it does not appear
to work.
(2001-12-19, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
Section in french.
http://town.penetanguishene.on.ca/index.html
Perry
Perry Township
Perry Township, population about 2,300, is located east of Parry Sound in the District of the same name. The township's simple
Web site features a large square resembling a hardwood floor which contains phone and fax numbers (presumably of municipal offices),
a couple of announcements, one of which was outdated, and an invitation to email the: Clerk, Staff, Treasurer or C.B.O. To the left
of the hardwood floor is a white rectangle which contains the following links: Home / Township Staff / Council Members / Council
Minutes / Public Notices / Community Centres / Churches / Library / Service Organizations / Election Summary. Finally, those
requiring a burning permit are invited to "Click Here". When any of these buttons are clicked, information appears in the middle of
the hardwood floor. The site is not searchable.
(2001-12-19, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://perrytownship.com/800/
Perth
County of Perth
In January 1998, the fourteen municipalities within the County of Perth, population about 365,000 were reduced to four: the Town
of North Perth, the Townships of Perth East, Perth South and the Municipality of West Perth. Whilst geographically in the County,
the City of Stratford and the Town of St. Marys continue their separate existence outside the county government. The County's home
page is set out in a three column format. In the left column are links to the Member Municipalities; Other Municipalities (St Marys
and Stratford); County Departments; Census/Historical Information; Other County Agencies; Staff E-Mail; and Links (to mostly senior
governmental sites). The middle column provides contact information and the right column, notices about employment opportunities,
tenders, public notices and a County map. For those interested in county government, the most fruitful link is the County
Departments link, since that leads not only to a list of Council members, but to virtually all aspects of county governmental and
administrative activities with much material supplied in PDF format. The site is not searchable.
(2001-12-19, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.countyofperth.on.ca/
Town of Perth
Perth, in eastern Ontario is set almost midway between Kingston and Ottawa and is one of eight member municipalities which make
up the County of Lanark (NOT Perth County which is located many miles to the west!). At the top of the community's home page is a
nice shot of a old fashioned bell tower behind which is a summer pastoral scene. Underneath is a welcome from the Mayor. To the left
of the Mayor's message are seven main links: About Perth / Tourism / Business / Community / Government / Notice Board and Contact
Us. When any link in clicked, the space containing the mayor's message changes, as do the set of links on the left side. A click on
the main link to Government, for example, leads to a screen, largely white, which outlines the governmental structure of the town.
On the left are further links to: Mayor and Council / Committees / Administration / Contact Us and Home. There is no site map and
the site is not searchable.
(2001-12-19, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.town.perth.on.ca/
Petawawa
Town of Petawawa
The town (population 15,000), came into being on July 1, 1997 when the Village of Petawawa amalgamated with Township of
Petawawa. Nestled between the Petawawa and Ottawa Rivers, the town is home to one of Canada's military super-bases. The town's home
page includes a side-bar menu with links to: A Mayor's Message; What's New; the Petawawa Housing Corp; a Telephone Directory (to
town elected and administrative officials); Contact Us (the town); Tourism; Area History; Economic Dev.; Municipal Offices; Town
Services; Recreation; the Petawawa Public Library; and Area Maps. The home page also features the town crest, three changing
pictorials, and a little blurb primarily intended for tourists. The link to Canadian Forces Base, Petawawa, which appears in the
page did not work at the time of the site review, and the site is not searchable.
(2000-09-01, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.town.petawawa.on.ca/
Peterborough
City of Peterborough
At this site you will find considerable information about the city of Peterborough. The "City Hall" section provides links to
the Mayor's office and city departments and services. There are explanations of the services and the responsibilities of the
departments are outlined. Contact information is also provided. "City Council" includes names and contact information for city
councillors and committee members. Also available are the agendas of Council meetings and the minutes from January 1, 1998. News
releases are available at the site and there is a list of FAQ's and quick links to frequently used information. There is a link to
the Chamber of Commerce Business Directory which provides an alphabetical subject listing of businesses. Economic development
information is also available. There is a search engine and an email facility.
(1999-02-24, Jackie Druery, York University )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.peterborough.on.ca/
County of Peterborough
The county of Peterborough (population about 54,000) contains eight townships and one village. With its own system of government
consisting of the reeves and deputy-reeves of member municipalities and headed by a warden elected from amongst these members, the
county is jurisdictionally separate from the city. Visitors to the county's home page will find a rather congested home page. In its
middle are a welcome, the latest press release, and links to the Municipal Performance Measurement Programme and the County
Consolidated Financial Statements. Underneath these are locational information and the weather, followed by another couple of
paragraphs of text concerning county services. Finally, there is a Site Menu which allows visitors to scroll to other topics which
might interest them, for example, County Minutes. The items on this scroll bar are not in alphabetic order, making retrieval more
difficult. On the left hand side of the home page is a menu bar, also not in alphabetical order, with a set of 18 links some, but
not all of which, duplicate the items on the scroll bar. Those interested in local government are advised to click on Contacts /
Departments / Minutes / and Municipal Offices. While there is a site map, the site is not searchable.
(2001-12-19, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.county.peterborough.on.ca/
Petrolia
Petrolia
Set in Lambton county, south-east of Sarnia, Petrolia, population 4,800, is well known as a site where oil was discovered in
1861, and today, as a tourism destination. The town's home page does not emphasize much about its local government and instead
concentrates on the tourism and business aspects of its life. There is a menu bar at the left of the town's home page with the
following links: Industrial Park; Parks & Recreation; Town Statistics; Businesses & B.I.A.; Event Calendar; Heritage & LACC;
Victoria Playhouse; Tourism & Attractions. The site is not searchable.
(2000-09-01, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://town.petrolia.on.ca/
Pickering
Town of Pickering
Pickering is 43 kilometres east of downtown Toronto along the 401 Highway on Lake Ontario. Here you will find general
information about Pickering including demographics, business information, lifestyle, infrastructure, and recreation. Town council
details include a message from the mayor, structure of the local government, list of council members with contact information, ward
and poll maps, and council meeting agendas and minutes from June 1997. Links are provided to town departments with varying amounts
of information for each department. There is a list of town events by month. Links are available to the local library and other
community links including education, sports, business, etc. You will find a list of publications here with prices and order
information. A NewsFlash link from the home page provides the latest information about new events, by-laws, etc. The site is
searchable and a feedback form is available.
(1999-01-27, Jackie Druery, York University )
Site available in English.
http://www.cityofpickering.com/
Pickle Lake
Pickle Lake
Pickle Lake, in existence as a township since 1980, is set 292 kilometres north of Ignace following Highway 599 from the
Trans-Canada Highway 17. Visitors to the community's home page will learn nothing about the local government. Instead, they will can
click on the following buttons: Tourism Information (i.e. where to stay and how to get there) / About Pickle Lake (i.e. history) /
Business & Services / Upcoming Events (i.e. what to do) / [and finally] Who to Contact. There is no site map and the site is not
searchable.
(2001-12-19, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.heartland.on.ca/pickle/
Port Bruce
Port Bruce
Port Bruce, a rural community with a year-round population of about 200 which swells significantly during the summer tourist
season, is set in Malahide Township, Elgin County, and is 17 miles southeast of St. Thomas and 7 miles south of Aylmer. Visitors to
the community's home page will find a button bar on the left with links to: the email addresses of residents; Activities and
Recreational opportunities; Businesses and Services; Local and Family History; and to an Online pictorial galley. At the right of
the button bar is a variety of information of current and historical interest for example, a directory of street names, the
community newsletter, and the weather both on land and on Lake Erie.
(2000-05-29, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.amtelecom.net/~bjohnson/PortBruce/
Port Colborne
Port Colborne
Port Colborne, a city of 18,500, is set on the southern end of the Welland Canal on the sandy Lake Erie shoreline. The city has
a two-part home page - the first, a snazzy Java-enhanced sound and slide show highlighting area Industry, Lifestyle and Tourism.
Those impatient with the presentation can make a "Quick Entry" into the second part of the site which features a clickable menu on
the left, and on the right, a hearty welcome. Those interested in government will find buttons leading to the Mayor and Council
(bios and photos); City Departments; and Council Meetings (searchable by date). In addition there are buttons leading to Economic
Development; Projects and Tenders; the Sugarloaf Marina; Businesses & Agencies; What's New; and Request Information. Finally, there
are pull-down menus that allow visitors to "Explore City Departments" as well as "Explore www.portcolborne.com". The site is
searchable and there is even a survey that allows visitors to supply feedback to the site creators.
(2000-09-01, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.portcolborne.com/online/
Port Elgin
Port Elgin
Port Elgin, since January 1999 part of the Town of Saugeen Shores in Bruce County, is a popular summer resort on Lake Huron set
about 30 miles southwest of Owen Sound. The community's home page includes a top bar menu with text links to general information
about the Community; a Visitor's Guide (accommodations, attractions etc.); Mainstreet (which leads to a pull-down menu of local
businesses); News (under construction); Chamber (of Commerce); and to Pumpkinfest (a fall tourism event). All these links but the
News link appear again on the page beside images. The top bar menu bar includes additional text links to a site search engine, and
for those looking for further information, to the town's welcome centre (Contact) as well as to other tourist destinations in the
county (www.sunsets.com). In addition to the image links which repeat information from the menu bar, the page contains image links
to the new town (Saugeen Shores) as well to information for doctors interested in re-locating. Finally, the page hosts the site
search engine as well as a pull-down menu with links to: Accommodations, Business Directory, Contact (for further information),
Directions, Events, Pumpkinfest and Real Estate). The three links on the same page (to Pumpkinfest) must set some record.
(2000-05-29, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.sunsets.com/portelgin/index.htm
Port Hope
Port Hope
Port Hope (population 12,500) is located on the north shore of Lake Ontario about an hour's drive east of Toronto. At the left
of the town's home page is a scrollable directory of information on the site. Main links include: Town Hall and Services; Event
Calendar; Tourism; Economic Development; Parks, Recreation and Culture; Planning Department; and Building Department. At the right
of the scrollable directory, consuming three quarters of the page, is a display window containing links to the Capital Theatre and
to the Events Calendar. The scrollable directory remains in constant view, whilst the display window changes according to what is
clicked from the directory. The site may also be searched. At the bottom of the home page is a cute little moving banner which
welcomes visitors and also tells them there are Antique and Specialty shops downtown and invites them to call Gaby if they are
interested in Industrial Space.
(2000-05-29, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.town.porthope.on.ca/
Prescott
Prescott
Located on the north shore of the St. Laurence in Grenville County, Prescott, population about 4,500, is about 80 kms south of
Ottawa. The front end of the town's home page just says welcome, and announces that the visitor has arrived at Prescott, "The Fort
Town". One intuitive click on the text or the pictures surrounding the text leads to a more traditional home page with a side-bar
menu containing links to a mayor's message and a description of the town council and the local administration, resident services,
and economic development (mill rates). Whilst many of those interested in local government will be satisfied with this, others will
be pleased to learn that there are further links to: About Prescott (historical highlights); a Town Profile (its distance from other
centres); Education; Tourism and Travel; Industrial Showcase; Get Involved (volunteer positions), and a Community Bulletin Board
(under construction). There is also a link for visitors to contact the town, and one to other local links (largely under
construction at the time of site review). The site is not searchable.
(2000-09-01, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.town.prescott.on.ca/
Prescott-Russell
Prescott-Russell
The United Counties of Prescott and Russell, set along side the Ottawa River, are located between the Regional Municipality of
Ottawa-Carleton on the West and the Quebec border on the East. The counties are administered through a two tiered system of
municipal government comprising an upper tier (United Counties) and the local tier (eight municipalities). Visitors to the county's
home page will note that it is a reflection of the fact that 67% of the residents of Prescott Russell are French-speaking. At the
front entrance they can click on Nouvelles - News / Saviez-vous que - Did you know that? / Prescott-Russell à la carte (which didn't
work the day this reviewer visited) / and Tourisme - Tourism. Visitors can also choose to click on the language of their choice
where they will be brought to a more traditional home page in which the links have been classified into broad categories and
subcategories. The broad categories include: United Counties / Services / Council / News / Documents / Maps and [other] Links.
Visitors may not click on these headings, but rather the links beside them. Those interested in local government, for example, might
click on Council for information about its Members and about Agendas. In effect, this "second home page" is also a site map. To the
left of the page is a menu bar which remains constant containing the headings: Home Page / Français / Email / and Comments. The site
is not searchable.
(2001-12-19, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English and French.
http://www.prescott-russell.on.ca/frame_eng.asp?url=content.asp
Prince
Prince Township
Prince Township, population just under 1,000 is set a bit west of Sault Ste. Marie on Lake Superior. Visitors to the community's
home page will be greeted with an attractive summer shot of the Lake. To the left are links to Newsletters (requiring a plugged in
word processor) / Pictures / Weather / History / Links (to a grab bag of related sites) /and finally Council. At the bottom of the
page are additional links which remain visible wherever one is on the site to: Home / Library / Cap Program / Township Office /
Around Prince / [and finally] Resource Centre. Those interested in local government are advised to first click the Council link at
the side for they will then be led the names of Council Members, Council Minutes and Zoning Information. A click on the Township
Office link at the bottom will lead to skimpy information about its location and Administrator. There is no site map and the site is
not searchable.
(2001-12-19, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.twp.prince.on.ca/
Prince Edward County
Prince Edward County
Prince Edward County is in Eastern Ontario on the Bay of Quinte. At this site you will find visitor information including
attractions, events, activities, lodging and shopping. Also here is a message from the mayor, maps, information about economic
development including location, lifestyle, community profile, real estate, etc. A link to the local Chamber of Commerce provides
further business and tourist information. A search engine is available.
(1999-02-24, Jackie Druery, York University )
Site available in English.
http://www.pec.on.ca/
Puslinch
Puslinch.net
Puslinch Township is set directly south of the city of Guelph in Wellington County. The community's home page, privately
produced, is set in three columns. The middle and right columns contain newsy items that would be of primary interest to locals-for
example, that the area was invaded by ladybugs. In the left column are a large string of menu items which remain constant when any
one is clicked. Most are commercial in intent, but those interested in local government can obtain pertinent information by clicking
on Puslinch Township for the times of Council meetings, plus the names and phone numbers of the township's (unelected) officials.
There is nothing on the site about elected officials.
(2001-12-19, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University
athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.puslinch.net/index.html
Quinte West
City of Quinte West
The City of Quinte West is a new community formed on January 1, 1998 as a result of the amalgamation of the former City of
Trenton, the Village of Frankford and the Townships of Murray and Sidney. Its Web site carries quite a lot of government
information, including minutes of council meetings, detailed descriptions and contact information for the various administrative
offices and other municipal services, election results for the 2000 municipal elections, and the city's Strategic Plan. The "News"
section covers current and archived news stories about financial and economic developments in the city. Numerous aspects of the
community are described in detail, from climate to labour force to history, and users can take photo tours of tourist attractions
and industrial sites. At the time of the review the site appeared to need some updating: the "Events" section contained nothing for
the current year, and two different individuals were featured as mayor. The site map and search engine are helpful for the user who
wants to zero in on specific resources rather than browse through the complexities of the site's interrelated pages.
(2001-01-22, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.quintewest.on.ca/
Rainy River
Rainy River
Government information on the Town of Rainy River Web site was, at the time of review, limited to contact information for the
town hall. Other aspects of the town including recreational facilities, activities and services for retirees and tourist attractions
are described succinctly and, in many cases, illustrated with photographs. Under "About Rainy River" are thumbnail sketches of
other amenities, including churches, schools, the public library, shopping, transportation links, accommodations and restaurants.
For further details about where the town is located, check "How to Find Rainy River". "Up Coming Events" was, unfortunately, a year
behind at the time of review. There is no search engine or site map.
(2001-05-26, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.rainyriver.on.ca/
Ramara
Ramara Township
The Township of Ramara was established as an independent municipality on January 1, 1994 when the municipalities of Rama and
Mara joined. There are ten existing settlements identified within the township: Atherley, Brechin, Cooper's Falls, Gamebridge,
Lagoon City, Longford Mills, Sebright, Udney, Uptergrove and Washago. Its Web site provides a substantial amount of government
information, ranging from detailed descriptions of the various administrative departments such as Building and Works, a ward map,
and fulltext council minutes and agendas including a substantial archive, to official notices and fulltext documents like the
Official Plan, Performance Measurement Reports, and Water Summary Reports. Interesting features of the site include a list of
council priorities with an estimate of how close they are to completion, a flowchart describing the township budget process, and
descriptions of the various water systems within the township. Although links to all sections of the site are available on most
pages, the very useful information on this site would be even more accessible if it had a search engine and site map.
(2003-03-07, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.township.ramara.on.ca
Red Lake
Corporation of the Municipality of Red Lake
"The Municipality of Red Lake is the new Town formed by the amalgamation of the Unorganized Territory under the governance of
the Madsen Local Services Board, the Township of Red Lake, and the Township of Golden." The new town includes the communities of
Madsen, Red Lake, Balmertown, Cochenour, McKenzie Island, Starratt-Olsen, and Flat Lake. The "Municipal Information" portion of the
town's Web site gives contact names and numbers for local councillors and administrative officials, as well as details on medical,
educational and recreational facilities. There are also maps and distance tables. Other parts of the site briefly describe the
town's three major industries: gold mining, tourism and forestry. Other community industries are described including services and
retail businesses with e-mail and Web links to local organizations and offices. There are introductory pages for local public
libraries and the Red Lake Museum, each of which also has its own Web site, and a page for the Red Lake Airport. There is no search
engine or site map.
(2001-05-27, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.red-lake.com
Red Rock
Red Rock
At the time of review, government information on the site was limited to the "Reeve's Message" and under "Contact Us", contact
information for the Township and its services. The "Tourist Info" section describes local attractions and amenities. The "Coming
Events" page was unfortunately several months out of date. "Maps of the Area" gives not only highway and street maps, but also
several colour photographs of community scenes and buildings. Most pages on the site, in fact, are very nicely illustrated. A
particularly interesting feature is a fulltext illustrated local history by Marilyn Young entitled "Red Rock Reflections", first
published by the Red Rock Public Library Board in 1995 and updated subsequently. There is a brief list of links to local Web sites.
The site does not have a search engine or site map.
(2001-05-27, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.redrocktownship.com
Renfrew
Renfrew
Most government information on the Renfrew Web site is under "Our Town Hall", including lists of councillors and committee
members, dog and cat bylaws, and brief descriptions of the structure of the local government and administration. "Our Town Services"
has further information on services and facilities like police, fire, churches, culture and entertainment, clubs and organizations,
medical facilities and schools. "Tourism and Recreation" briefly outlines local facilities and attractions. There is a strong
business presence on this site, with two classified business directories, descriptions of local industries, information for
entrepreneurs considering Renfrew as a place to locate, "for sale" pages for businesses, vehicles and real estate, and a section on
the Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce. The site has a clickable street map and a list of upcoming events. There is a search
engine and a brief set of local links.
(2000-07-14, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.renfrewontario.com/
Renfrew County
County of Renfrew
This site provides economic development and tourism information for the County of Renfrew, as well as information on local
government. There are lists of county, township and town officials and committees, and profiles of many of the municipalities in
Renfrew County. Additional profiles for some of the communities give details on population, tax rates, permit charges and municipal
services. The county as a whole is described in terms of demographics, quality of life, infrastructure, taxation and other factors
of interest to businesses. There is a manufacturers directory and a directory of local e-mail addresses. Tourism information
includes descriptions and lists of local attractions, a calendar of events, maps, and an Internet Store for buying Ottawa Valley
merchandise. There are links to local business associations, media and other organizations and services, and access to real estate
listings. County press releases are available full text. There is a site map ("Web Site Outline"), but no search engine.
(1998-09-28, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca/
Richmond Hill
Town of Richmond Hill
There are five major categories in the Town of Richmond Hill's site: "Town Hall", "Resident Services", "Business Services",
"Places to See" and "Hot News". Full text agendas and minutes are posted for the Council and its Standing Committees, and there is
also a ward map and a calendar of council meetings. Each administrative department has a separate section, and the site contains in
addition a detailed subject guide to municipal services which includes full text documents, forms and bylaws, and a clickable
telephone directory of essential services. "What's Hot" has press releases, job ads, a calendar of events and recent full text
annual reports for the town, and you will also find news items featured on the homepage. There is a brief local history, plus a more
substantial account. "Business Services" includes the full text document, "Starting a Small Business in the Town of Richmond Hill".
The site map and search engine make it easy to navigate this site.
(1999-02-01, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.richmond-hill.on.ca/home_page.asp
Rideau Lakes
Township of Rideau Lakes
The Township of Rideau Lakes came into being on January 1, 1998 as an amalgamation of the former Townships of North Crosby,
South Crosby, Bastard and South Burgess, South Elmsley and the Village of Newboro. Communities in the township include Lombardy,
Plum Hollow, Chantry, Portland, Phillipsville, Forfar, Crosby, Elgin, Delta, Chaffeys Locks, Jones Falls and Morton. A substantial
amount of government information is available on the township's Web site under such headings as Departments (where fulltext
financial reports and municipal performance measurement data can be found), Minutes (for minutes of council meetings), Permits, and
News (for townships newsletters, notices and news releases, among other resources). Further information including by-laws,
councillors, the Official Plan and tax payment details can be located via Quick Links on both the home page and subordinate pages.
Other areas of the Web site cover tourism, recreational facilities, the public library and local links. A search engine and site map
would enhance access to information on the site.
(2003-02-22, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.twprideaulakes.on.ca
Rolph, Buchanan, Wylie and McKay
Townships of Rolph, Buchanan, Wylie & McKay
Government information on this site includes contact information for the townships' office, telephone numbers for its main
departments, and a full text newsletter entitled "Life on the Edge" that gives contact information for the local council, general
information on council and committee meeting schedules, and other information pertaining to local activities and services. The main
focus of the site is tourist information about area restaurants, accommodations, facilities and activities, and listings for local
businesses. Users can submit notices and advertisements to the local notice board. There is no search engine or site map.
(1999-04-18, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.magma.ca/~rolph/new.html
Russell
Russell Township
Council information for Russell Township, which includes Embrun, Limoges, Marionville, and Russell, is well represented on this
site, with full text council minutes from 1994, the next meeting's agenda, a list of reeves from 1885, and councillors' names and
numbers. Summaries of some bylaws are given, but a bylaw index was not working at the time of review. An index of municipal services
is under construction, as is most of the "Business and Industry" section. "Quick Facts" cover the township flag, coat of arms and
mascot, a brief history, statistics, and maps. There are directories of emergency numbers, community organizations, businesses
(searchable by keyword, postal code, phone number and more), and "Frequently Asked Telephone Numbers". Other features include full
text press releases and local and general links. Navigation is made easy through site maps, a clickable list of key Web site
categories, and keyword search engines for the entire site and for council minutes only.
(1999-02-06, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English and French.
http://www.twp.russell.on.ca/index-e.html
Sarnia
Sarnia
Detailed information about Sarnia is available under the "Information" button: select "Sarnia Facts & Figures". Each department
at City Hall is described under "Departments", with a contact name and number, but go to "Information" for city hall e-mail
addresses. "Council" covers biographies and photographs of the city councillors, a map showing ward boundaries, and schedules,
agendas (without the attachments) and minutes of council meetings. Descriptions of the various facilities and activities offered at
Centre by the Bay, an environmentally-friendly recreation and education complex, are available under "Information". Links to other
recreation and waterfront programs were not operational when this site was reviewed in October 1998. Employment opportunities and
information regarding public tenders are listed. The home page has a link to the Web site for the Clearwater land deal inquiry (i.e.
'The City of Sarnia Judicial Inquiry respecting the lands known as "Lottie Neely" and the "Parklands" in the former Town of
Clearwater').
(1998-10-04, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.sarnia.on.ca/
Saugeen Shores
Town of Saugeen Shores
In 1999, Southampton, Port Elgin and Saugeen Township joined to create the new municipality of Saugeen Shores. The town's Web
site offers a substantial amount of government information, including council meeting minutes and agendas, contact information for
municipal officials, services and facilities, figures on development costs, local taxes, and utilities, and a set of FAQs on
recycling, garbage pickup, animal control and taxation. There is a special page for the local hazard mapping initiative to identify
areas of potential flooding, and another page for ongoing work on the Official Plan and zoning by-laws. Other information on the
site includes an attractive collection of photographs of local sites, population and business statistics, tourist information, and
lists of local employers, churches and educational facilities. The site does not have a search engine or site map.
(2000-11-20, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.saugeenshores.on.ca/
Sault Ste. Marie
Sault Ste. Marie
This site, produced by the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation, focusses primarily on Sault Ste. Marie's economic
and tourism resources. The site lists the members of the Corporation's Executive Committee and Board of Directors, its staff, and
the services and strategies it offers to promote and strengthen local business, industry and tourism. Detailed information is given
about the city: population, labour force, housing, utilities, taxes, business initiatives, services and so on, and the full text
Labour Market Newsletter describes recent employment-related developments. The Business Directory can be searched by keyword or
viewed by SIC category. Tourism information includes descriptions of local attractions and activities, a list of events, photographs
of heritage buildings, and lists of restaurants, tours and accommodations. A map of the city shows major routes, features and
facilities. The site provides a search engine, and links to local organizations and resources.
(1998-09-27, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.sault-canada.com
Schreiber
Schreiber
"Who's Who in Schreiber" gives names, numbers and e-mail addresses for the mayor, councillors, and local officials, and the user
can get more local government contact information by clicking on "Contacting Schreiber" on the home page. The "History of Schreiber"
page includes a section on the development of municipal government and services in the township. The site gives useful links to
local organizations and businesses as well as to other "North of Superior Communities". Some information about upcoming events in
the area is provided. The Economic Development Committee, which is involved in projects aimed at tourism and heritage, is
represented on the site, as is the "Interpretive Center". Hockey fans will want to check out the NHL Trivia Archive and e-mail
service.
(2001-05-27, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.township.schreiber.on.ca/
Scugog Township
Township of Scugog
Scugog Township is one of the municipalities in the Regional Municipality of Durham, and this page devoted to Scugog is a
component of a commercial Web site that covers the entire Region. Government information for Scugog is limited to the address and
phone number of the Township plus the names of the Clerk, Treasurer and Mayor. There is also a brief profile of Scugog covering
population, location, major industries, transportation, utilities, industrial and commercial real estate, taxation, community
housing, education, medical facilities, shopping and recreation. Further information on Scugog can be found throughout the main
regional site; for example, the "Tourism" portion has a Scugog section, and the "Durham Region Business Directory" includes Scugog
companies. A search engine covers the entire site.
(1999-02-06, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.township.scugog.on.ca/
Seaforth
Seaforth
This site is heavy on directory information. There is considerable overlap in the coverage of "Local Organizations" which gives
thumbnail sketches of local churches and clubs, "Community Services" which is a directory of churches, schools, libraries and post
offices, and "Recreation and Community Groups". There is also a separate "Medical Directory" for health providers, facilities and
services. Even the home page has directory information in the form of contacts for town offices. Most government information on the
site is under "Industrial Information" which provides quick reference data on the town including more directory information (the
names and phone numbers of town officials), a brief description of the fire department, taxation figures, details of local
utilities, and information on transportation routes and facilities. There is a section for "Upcoming Events", and a brief
description of the town in "Today and Tomorrow". The "Virtual Tour of Seaforth" was not in operation at the time of review in April
1999. There is no search engine or site map.
(1999-04-18, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.avonmaitland.on.ca/~SEAFORTH_T/
Seguin
Seguin Township
The Township of Seguin, known as "The First Township in the North", is an amalgamation of the former Townships of Christie,
Foley and Humphrey and the Village of Rosseau, as well as an annexation of the western portion of the unorganized Township of
Monteith. Its Web site does a good job at making government information available, being devoted almost exclusively to township
information: minutes and agendas for council meetings, similar information for municipal board and committee meetings, contact
information for local officials, a section on tenders for township contracts, official newsletters covering local issues, and lots
of things residents need to know about bylaws, permits, fees, taxes and local services. Ratepayers who would like to participate in
local government can check board and committee vacancies on the home page. Although there is no site map or search engine, key
headings on the home page make navigation fairly straightforward.
(2001-09-05, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.twp.seguin.on.ca
Severn
Township of Severn
The Township of Severn, a rural municipality founded January 1, 1994 within the County of Simcoe, includes the communities of
Coldwater, Washago, Port Severn, Severn Falls, Marchmont, Maclean Lake, Hawkins Corners and Ardtrea. Visitors to its Web site will
find government information in the form of the township Mission Statement, contact names and brief descriptions for the various
administrative departments such as Planning & Development & Building and Public Works, fulltext council minutes and agendas, a map,
and information on tax and water rates. Go to "About Severn" for demographic and business statistics and an account of local sports
and recreational facilities. Numerous fulltext publications and further information about township services are available under the
"Documents Online" heading including forms, numerous by-laws and township policy statements on various matters. Performance Measures
reports come under their own heading. The search engine, which offers All Words, Any Words and Phrase searches, makes information
easy to find. There is no site map.
(2003-03-07, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.townshipofsevern.com
Shedden
Township of Shedden
A Web site for the Township of Shedden, which includes the town of Spanish, is being developed. A note on the homepage tells
users that the links to the various proposed sections of the site will become active as the project is completed. Sections of the
site that are not yet operational include "Council Minutes", "Contact Information", "Township History", "Administration", "Public
Works", "Recreation", "Economic Development", "By-laws" and "Links". Four of the five links that are currently active - "Marina",
"Library", "Policeboard" and "Council" - are identified as such in a prominent position on the homepage. "Fire Department" is
another active link. Government information that is currently available includes contact information for the municipality and a list
of the councillors and reeve. There is also a brief description of the town of Spanish and a link to a weather report for the
community. Users are invited to "drop back often as we complete this project".
(2003-02-21, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.spanish.on.ca
Shelburne
Corporation of the Town of Shelburne
The Web site for the Town of Shelburne, attractively illustrated with photographs of local buildings and facilities, is rather
short on data. (An exception to this is the excellent newsletter that outlines local news about the council, administration and
medical services). For contact information for the mayor and councillors click on "Profile" on the home page, scroll down, and click
on "Town Council". Contact information for other local officials is in the "Directory". Pages for police services, the fire
department, the hospital, the works department, and parks and recreation, which consist of little more than very brief descriptions
and photos, must be accessed through the Profile. "Industrial Development" is the most developed page, with text, photos and contact
information. For most organizations and offices, though, it is necessary to consult the Directory to get names, numbers and links.
Navigation is somewhat awkward, as the user has to keep going back to the home page. There is no search engine or site map.
(2001-05-07, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.townofshelburne.on.ca/
Shuniah
Township of Shuniah
The Township of Shuniah consists of the geographic townships of MacGregor and McTavish. Close to the City of Thunder Bay,
the Township of Shuniah serves mainly as a bedroom and cottage community with very little commercial development within its
boundaries. The Township's Web site is devoted almost entirely to government information. What's New covers notices about upcoming
meetings, problem bears, road closures etc. The Newsletter highlights matters of current interest including township contacts,
services, facilities, bylaws, committees and forms. Users can access more information through the home page headings: Public Works,
Fire, Council, Municipal Department, Policing Services, and Planning & Development. On these pages users will find fulltext bylaws,
the Official Plan, detailed financial information about tax rates and fees, Council agendas and minutes, and many more documents and
descriptions concerning township operations. This Web site is packed full of useful government information, but would benefit from a
search engine and site map.
(2001-09-10, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.shuniah.org/
Sioux Lookout
Sioux Lookout
Municipal government information on this site is under "Town Admin", but at the time of review there was little of substance
available. There was detailed information from the Dept. of Culture, Parks & Recreation on local groups and activities, and phone
numbers were provided for various policing services, but otherwise government offices and services were simply listed by name. The
"Government" category similarly provided lists of federal and provincial government offices, but little else. Perhaps descriptions
of the named bodies will be offered in the future. Non-government information on the site includes "Quick Facts About Sioux Lookout"
under "Chamber of Commerce", links to first nations organizations in the Sioux Lookout area, tourist information, business
directories, lists of schools and banks, and links to some local sites and personal pages. There is no search engine or site map.
(1999-02-14, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.siouxlookout.com/
Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield
Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield
The Township of Smith-Ennismore and the Village of Lakefield amalgamated to create the Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield
on January 1, 2001. The new Township is largely a rural community with three urban centres, Lakefield, Bridgenorth and Ennismore.
Apart from some general information about the Township including statistics, transportation links and a Photo Gallery (under
construction), the bulk of this Web site is devoted to government information. Council is represented by a list of councillors and
fulltext meeting agendas and minutes. There are separate pages for Township services such as Recreation, Fire, Police Services,
Finance, Emergency Planning, Public Works, Libraries and Waste Management. These pages provide users with fulltext bylaws, schedules
of fees, contact information, hours of operation and other material on local facilities and offices. There is also a links page for
connections to area Web sites. The search engine, always a useful addition to a Web site, was not working at the time of review.
(2001-09-10, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.smithennismorelakefield.on.ca
Smiths Falls
Smiths Falls
Under the "Town of Smiths Falls" button there is a list of town councillors, a description of the departmental structures
responsible for recreation, fire, social services, financial management, human resources management, economic development, tourism,
land use planning, infrastructure renewal, waste management, and traffic control, and an organization chart showing town officials.
Select the "Municipal Services" button for further information on the police service, fire department, Water Commission, community
and recreational facilities (including schools, the downtown Business Improvement Area, and the local hospital), tourism, and
factors relating to economic development. Some of this information is also offered on the home page under "Attractions and Events",
"Economic Development", and "Recreation and Lifestyle". Further categories on the home page include "Community Services", which
gives links to local non-profit organizations, and "Accommodations and Eateries". The "Maps Section" provides a street map of the
town, and maps showing its location in Eastern Ontario and northeastern North America. There is no search engine.
(1998-11-09, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.smiths-falls.on.ca/
South - West Oxford Township
South - West Oxford Township
South-West Oxford Township, which takes in the communities of Beachville, Sweaburg, and Mt. Elgin, among others, is in the
County of Oxford. Some government information on this site, such as phone numbers of various township offices and figures for tax
rates and development charges, is for the Township, but most describes the council and administrative departments at the County
level of government. Other Township-specific information offered on the site covers population and labour force statistics,
agriculture, climate and soil composition, transportation, distance tables, utilities, waste disposal, housing, police and fire
services, medical facilities, schools, and recreational and cultural services. There is no search engine or site map.
(1999-02-21, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.county.oxford.on.ca/default.asp
South Bruce Peninsula
Town of South Bruce Peninsula
In January 1999 the former municipalities of the Township of Albemarle, Township of Amabel, Village of Hepworth and the Town of
Wiarton were amalgamated into one local government body - the Town of South Bruce Peninsula. Although development of a comprehensive
'Town' information site is underway, some government information is already available including a list of dates for upcoming Council
and Committee of the Whole Meetings, selected bylaws, details of some town services and a brief description of the composition of
the town council. Other pages on the Web site cover a calendar of upcoming events, visitor information, directories of local
businesses and community groups, maps, and descriptions of numerous towns and villages within South Bruce Peninsula. There are links
to the Home Page and Store of a notable local resident, Wiarton Willie. He's the albino groundhog whose shadow, if seen on February
2, is thought to mean six more weeks of winter. The lack of a site map and search engine on the South Bruce Peninsula site is
unfortunate, as navigation is awkward.
(2001-04-07, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
Some information on Wiarton Willie in French
http://www.southbrucepeninsula.com/index.cfm
South Dundas
.Township of South Dundas
The Township of South Dundas Web site is designed to hold a good array of government information, but needs to be filled out and
kept current. At the time of review, the Council Minutes page was empty and much posted information was out of date: the Council
Agenda, the Calendar of Events, and one of the two by-laws on the site. However, the site offers a list of municipal officials and
staff, descriptions of the community emergency planning services including the 911 system, details of the waste management program,
tourism links, and basic contact information for the Township. Clicking on e-mail links does not work, unfortunately. There is a
very good street map of the township as a whole and separate maps for four communities within it: Iroquois, Morrisburg, Mariatown
and Williamsburg. This Web site has neither search engine nor site map, but its information categories are straightforward apart
from council business and bylaws, which can be found under "What's New".
(2001-09-22, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.township.southdundas.on.ca
South Frontenac
Township of South Frontenac
South Frontenac is a newly amalgamated Township directly north of Kingston that encompasses the former Districts of Bedford,
Loughborough, Portland, and Storrington. Although still under construction with many links not working, the township's Web site is
off to a good start as far as government information is concerned. It already contains fulltext Council minutes and agendas, contact
information for councillors and local officials, a bylaw index, information on severance applications and waste management, and very
detailed district maps. The maps take a few minutes to load, and require Autodesk Whip! which can be downloaded free of charge.
Future additions to the site include pages on taxation, roads, building and planning. There is a site map.
(2001-09-16, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.township.southfrontenac.on.ca/
South Glengarry
Township of South Glengarry
The Web site for the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry includes a small but information-packed page for the
Township of South Glengarry. Communities in South Glengarry include Bainsville, Brown House Corner, Curry Hill, Glen Walter,
Glendale, Green Valley, Lancaster, Martintown, North Lancaster, St. Raphael, South Lancaster, Summerstown, Summerstown Station,
Tyotown and Williamstown. The Township page contains the names of municipal officials and administrators, contact information and
demographic statistics. It also provides succinct descriptions of Township amenities under the headings Transportation Details,
Municipal Recreation and Leisure Facilities, Recreational Activities/Events, Police & Fire Protection Service, and Sewer and Waste
Disposal Detail. Check the more detailed Quality of Life section for interesting descriptions of local museums, annual events and
other attractions of the area. This section also lists service clubs. The search engine and site map cover the entire United
Counties Web site.
(2001-09-22, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.sdg.on.ca/sglengry.htm
South Huron
Municipality of South Huron
The Municipality of South Huron, which includes the community of Stephen, Usborne Township and the Town of Exter, was founded in
2001 as a result of municipal restructuring. Its Web site, currently under development, is off to a good start with a substantial
amount of government information already available: contact information for municipal representatives and officials, fulltext
council minutes plus the agenda for the upcoming meeting, a newsletter that covers taxation and other official news, detailed
garbage, recycling and water information including quarterly water quality reports, the new nutrient management by-law, information
on building permits, and municipal financial performance statistics. Other features are a list of upcoming events with contact names
and numbers, recreation schedules and a short list of local links. Sections on fire and police and economic development are to be
added. The municipality welcomes input from the community on what else should appear on its growing Web site.
(2003-02-17, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.southhuron.on.ca/sh_home.htm
South River
South River
The Village of South River, the paddling entrance to Algonquin Park, offers a wide range of government and community information
on its Web site. Government resources include selected by-laws, council and board minutes, meeting schedules, the Municipal
Performance Report, contact information, and descriptions of various municipal services including fire, police and water. A gallery
of photographs of local activities and sites, tourism information, historical sketches, a business directory, a links page, and a
calendar of upcoming events are some of the other materials provided. Although several items could be better labelled -- for example
council and committee meeting schedules are identified only as "Official Documents" -- the site provides such user-friendly features
as an easy-to-read font size, a site map, and search engines not just for the site as a whole but for separate searches of the
business directory, links, and photo gallery.
(2003-03-02, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.southriverontario.com
South Stormont
Township of South Stormont
The Web site for the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry includes a small but information-packed page for the
Township of South Stormont. Communities in or adjacent to South Stormont include Bonville, Cornwall, Ingleside, Long Sault,
Lunenburg, Newington, Northfield Station, Osnabruck Centre, St. Andrews West and Eamers Corners. The Township page contains the
names of municipal officials and administrators, contact information and demographic statistics. It also provides brief descriptions
of Township amenities under the headings Transportation Details, Recreational Activities/Events, Recreational Activities and
Facilities, Business Park Details, Police & Fire Protection Service, Sewer and Waste Disposal, and Water Utility Information. Go to
the Quality of Life section for descriptions of historical buildings and other tourist attractions as well as lists of health
facilities, religious institutions, and service clubs. The search engine and site map cover the entire United Counties Web site.
(2001-11-08, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.sdg.on.ca/sstormnt.htm
Southampton
Southampton
The primary focus of this Web site, developed by the Southampton Chamber of Commerce, is to promote the town as a vacation
destination. Government information on the site is under "The Town", and includes contact information for the Town Hall and, as part
of the Community Profile, a description of local government for the town and for Bruce County, as well as details of the town's tax
structure, police service and fire department. This profile also gives statistics and other information about local history,
geology, climate, population, housing, media, utilities, transportation, financial services and community facilities. There is a
section on the town's Recreation Department, descriptions of local service groups and other local organizations, and weather
information. The Virtual "Mainstreet " is a directory of local businesses and services. The "Guide" covers accommodations, tourist
attractions and local activities, a calendar of events, maps, a distance table, and links to other Web sites for the area. There is
no search engine.
(1998-11-09, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.sunsets.com/southampton/index.htm
Southgate
Township of Southgate
On January 1, 2000, The Corporation of the Village of Dundalk, the Corporation of the Township of Proton and the Corporation of
the Township of Egremont amalgamated as a township municipality under the name of the Corporation of the Township of Southgate. The
bulk of the government information on the township's Web site is under the "Info Southgate" tab: contact information for local
councillors and officials, council news, performance measure statistics, a report on remuneration and expenses paid to members of
the township council, council meeting schedules and minutes, and selected by-laws and permit applications. Other information
provided on the site includes maps, economic development information, business directories, details on numerous services and
amenities, a page on industrial parks, and a "History and Heritage" section. There is no search engine, but the site map and the
links to the various sections of the Web site, offered not just on the home page but repeated on each sub-page, are useful
navigation aids. The Web site uses Macromedia Flash Player which can be installed without charge.
(2003-02-17, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.southgate.on.ca/17flash.html
Southwold
Township of Southwold
The Township of Southwold devotes virtually all of its modest Web site to government information: contact information for local
council members and municipal services, emergency numbers, and statistics on operating costs and other performance measures for such
areas as local government, fire, police, roads, water, solid waste, and land use. The homepage displays a map showing Southwold
Township and its communities of Talbotville, Shedden and Fingal along with several neighbouring municipalities along the north shore
of Lake Erie. The short descriptive account of the township in "About Southwold" gives users a good idea of what the area has to
offer. The lack of search engine and site map is not an issue in this brief site.
(2003-02-17, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.twp.southwold.on.ca
St. Catharines
St. Catharines
City Council is well represented on this site, with full text agendas, minutes and schedules for council meetings and a
clickable ward map that links to photos and contact information for Councillors. The various municipal services offered by "City
Hall" are described and, under "Complaints", there is a brief list of contacts for noise and other problems. Numerous reports on
implementing the changes in hydroelectric service required under the Energy Competition Act are given full text. "Emergency
Preparedness" simply lets individuals with special needs register with the city. Members of the community can contribute to the
"Community-Based Strategic Plan", for which a detailed but undated progress report is provided. Considerable descriptive and
statistical information about the city is found under "Economic Development and Tourism", including press releases, newsletters, an
"Economic Brief" and a detailed "Community Profile". Disappointingly, many other publications advertised in this section including
the annual report and business directory are not full text. This site needs some housecleaning: last year's events are presented as
upcoming, and "Y2K Preparedness" as of November 1999 is given prominence. There is no site map, but the keyword search engine is
easy to use.
(2000-03-04, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.stcatharines.on.ca/
St. Marys
Town of St. Marys
There is limited government information on this site. The "Community Directory" has contact information for elected
representatives and some municipal officials in its "Government" category, "Handy Telephone Numbers" provides a few more contacts
for government and other services, and there is a separate section for the St. Marys Parks and Recreation Department. Non-government
information includes maps, directories of businesses, services, facilities, and organizations, recreation and tourist information,
an "image gallery" of 360 degree panoramas, aerial shots and other photographs of the area, and local links. There are numerous
navigation aids: a site map, dropdown "Quick Jump" categories to select from, and several search engines. The "Search St. Marys Web
site" box on the home page was malfunctioning at the time of review in August 1999, but click on "Search" at the top of each screen
for better search options. Sections for a calendar of events and a community bulletin board were inactive at the time of review.
This site states that it is "not affiliated with St. Marys DCVI high-school", which maintains another Web site for St.Mary's at
http://www.stonetown.net/town.htm.
(1999-08-30, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://townofstmarys.com/
St.Thomas
St. Thomas
Although the home page tells us that it is under "heavy construction", this site already offers quite a bit of government
information. Municipal council is represented by a group photo and an e-mail link to the mayor, and city administrators are listed
with phone numbers and e-mail addresses. Under "City Hall" there are links to full text water testing reports, FAQ designed to help
new businesses, and separate Web sites for the Community Services (Park & Recreation) department and a local environmental
assessment study. Further information on the city is given in the Economic Development Corporation pages, including demographic and
economic statistics, maps, full text news releases, and industrial and commercial real estate listings. The links page provides
access to local utilities, tourist information, schools, the local newspaper and the public library. There is no search engine or
site map, but a drop down menu on the home page gives some navigational help.
(2001-05-06, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.st-thomas.on.ca/
Stirling-Rawdon
Stirling-Rawdon
The Township of Stirling-Rawdon, which includes the Village of Stirling, provides a good deal of government information on its
simple but effective Web site. There is contact information for the township offices, fulltext municipal performance measurement
reports, the financial report, and council meeting minutes going back to May 1, 2000. Other features of the site include a clickable
map of area services and another map showing the location of Stirling in relation to other communities. Also provided are a Coming
Events page, a local history with archival photographs, a virtual tour of Stirling, and a classified list of area businesses,
churches, health providers, tourist facilities and municipal offices. Although there is no search engine or site map, it is easy to
navigate this site via the key section headings - Area Map, Coming Events, Township History etc. -- on the homepage and throughout
the site.
(2003-02-17, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.stirling-rawdon.com
Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry
United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry
The Web site for the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry offers users a good array of community information in a
straightforward format, concentrating on succinct descriptions rather than fulltext documents. Government information consists of
contact information for local officials in the Government Directory. Other categories used to organize the site include the S. D. &
G. Business Advantage for business data including wage rates, demographics, transportation links and tax rates, Advanced
Agricultural Technologies, the Business Directory, Real Estate for available commercial and industrial properties, Maps and a link
to the S, D & G Community Development Corporation. The Community Profiles section provides quality of life and community information
on the six municipalities that make up the United Counties: North and South Dundas, North and South Glengarry, and North and South
Stormont. The site has a links page, a site map, and a search engine.
(2001-11-09, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.sdg.on.ca/home.htm
Stratford
Stratford
Stratford's home page offers three categories: "Economic Development", "Public Library", and "Tourism". Government information
is under "Economic Development": a list of senior staff and elected representatives, tax information, and descriptions of the Fire
Department, Police Department, Public Utility Commission, electrical and sewage systems, Union Gas, and garbage and waste removal.
Other information in this category includes a map and distance table showing Stratford in relation to major centres, details on the
local climate, transportation services, schools, churches, service clubs and other community facilities, and demographic, social,
tourism and economic statistics. The "Tourism" category provides extensive tourist information on restaurants, tours,
accommodations, local history, shopping, festivals, museums, etc. The third major category, "Public Library", describes the policies
and services of the Stratford Public Library. There is no search engine, but a site map helps users find the information they need.
(1998-11-10, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.stratford.on.ca/
Strathroy-Caradoc
Corporation of the Township of Strathroy-Caradoc
The Township of Strathroy-Caradoc, the major settlements of which include Strathroy, Mount Brydges, Melbourne and Campbellvale,
was formed January 2001 when the Caradoc Township area amalgamated with the Town of Strathroy. Information on the township council
can be found in several locations on the township Web site: summaries of recent meetings are in Council Meetings, the makeup of the
local council, boards and commissions is under Government, and notices of council meetings are in the News & Announcements section.
Other government information on the Web site includes Municipal Performance Measurement data, municipal tax, water and hydro rates,
contact details for local officials, and quarterly water reports from the Middlesex Power Distribution Corporation. The site also
includes a history of the area, descriptions of local community groups and activities, a set of local links, and an economic
development page. Information on the site would be easier to locate if there were a search engine and site map.
(2003-03-10, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.strathroy-caradoc.ca
Strong
Township of Strong
Although it is still under construction, the Township of Strong's Web site provides a good amount of government information. The
front page has contact information for municipal officials and council members, notices to taxpayers, and general information about
council meeting schedules and the location of municipal buildings. Fulltext council minutes and forms are provided on separate
pages, and another page has been allocated to a newsletter. Other parts of the site offer area maps, a brief set of links, and a
gallery of photos of local buildings and beauty spots. A page has also been established for the community's arena. Until more
information is added to the site, the need for a search engine and site map is not pressing.
(2003-03-02, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.strongtownship.com/
Sudbury
Greater Sudbury
Effective January 1, 2001 the Towns of Capreol, Nickel Centre, Onaping Falls, Rayside-Balfour, Walden, the Cities of Sudbury
and Valley East and the Regional Municipality of Sudbury became the new City of Greater Sudbury. Although the new city's Web site is
still evolving, it already offers a lot of government information including council agendas and minutes, descriptions of municipal
offices and services, an annual Progress Report to Citizens on sewage, water, roads, police services, local government and land-use
planning, news releases, a public transit guide, budget documents including Powerpoint presentations, quarterly water quality
reports for local communities, reports on homelessness, and a wide range of documents from the Transition Board. Most Key Contacts
throughout the site are not yet linked, but users can find telephone numbers in the detailed Citizen Directory of Municipal
Services. A nifty feature most users would like to avoid is a page for paying parking tickets online. There is no search engine or
site map yet, but drop-down links on many pages help navigation. Unless you have a very fast Internet connection, be prepared for
delays as many of the documents on the site take some time to load.
(2001-11-09, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English and French.
http://www.city.greatersudbury.on.ca/
Sundridge
Sundridge
Go to "Town Offices" for the names and numbers of village councillors and administrative officials. Other information on the
site includes a classified business directory, descriptions of local clubs, societies, churches and service organizations, and a map
showing the major routes around Sundridge. The section on the Sundridge-Strong Union Public Library briefly describes the library's
collections and policies, and there is a "Links" section that covers several broad subject areas but has little local information as
yet. There are links to local news publications, and photographs of picturesque scenes in and around the village. There is no search
engine.
(1998-11-10, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/Cabana/9986/
Tay Valley
Tay Valley Township
Tay Valley Township is a new municipality created in 1998 by the amalgamation of the townships of Bathurst, North Burgess and
South Sherbrooke. Almost the whole of its Web site is devoted to government information. A "Notices" section, easily accessible from
a prominent link on the home page, takes the user to official notices from the municipality, new by-laws, information about upcoming
events and recent documents such as the Municipal Performance Measurement Program report and the latest issue of the township
newsletter. Council is represented by contact information, details on the various committees of council, and fulltext agendas and
minutes for council and committee meetings. There are also detailed planning maps, the Official Plan fulltext, selected by-laws, and
information about taxes and local services with separate pages for fire and police. The "Community Profile" provides a detailed yet
succinct description of the township and its amenities and services, from its earliest history to the current administrative staff.
The information offered on this site would be more accessible if there were a search engine and site map.
(2003-02-22, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.tayvalleytwp.ca
Tecumseh
Town of Tecumseh
On January 1, 1999 the former Town of Tecumseh, Township of Sandwich South, and Village of St. Clair Beach amalgamated to become
the new Town of Tecumseh. The Tecumseh Web site provides a substantial amount of government information. Go to the Clerk's page in
the Departments category for council meeting agendas and minutes, or click on the heading Council Meeting Minutes on the home page.
The Town Hall category gives basic information about local council members, committees and administrative officials, a ward map,
detailed information on the Police Services Board including fulltext policy documents and by-laws, and a Municipal Directory of
links and telephone numbers for area offices and communities. Check the Departments category for detailed information on
administrative services, more fulltext by-laws, official plans and water quality reports. Local events are featured on the BIA
(Business in Action) page and in the calendar of events linked from the home page. There is an Organizations category for local
clubs and community groups, and direct links from the home page to area maps, a weather report and selected notices and documents.
The password-protected Intranet is accessible by staff only. The site has a search engine but no site map.
(2001-11-09, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.tecumseh.on.ca/
Terrace Bay
Terrace Bay
As befits a Web site produced by the Terrace Bay Tourist Information Centre, this site is big on tourist information:
accommodations, events, activities, attractions, local history, restaurants etc. as well as a summary of the Terrace Bay Regional
Gateway Development Feasibility Study which looked at ways of developing adventure tourism in the region. Some government
information, mainly in the form of contact names and numbers, can be found in "Contact Us" and in the "Community Profile". There is
also government information scattered throughout "54 Things to Do!" a novel way to present a wide range of material about the area.
Other sections of the site provide maps, local links, a business directory, descriptions with contact information of community
services and facilities, and facts and trivia. See "At a Glance" for a site map. There is no search engine.
(2001-11-12, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.terrace-bay.com/
Thames
Thames Centre
The Web site of the Municipality of Thames Centre, an amalgamation of the former townships of West Nissouri and North
Dorchester, provides detailed government and community information in a user-friendly fashion. Major categories including Clerk,
Planning, Roads, Seniors and Treasury are listed in alphabetical order on the home page, with a fuller alphabetical list in the site
index. There are also homepage links to Recycling Information, Public Notices, the Dorchester Community Trail and the fulltext Draft
Official Plan in PDF. Other fulltext documents include council minutes and agendas and quarterly Water Quality Monitoring Reports.
Area activities are covered through the Community Calendar of events, schedules for local sports facilities, and homepage
announcements. A classified list presents contact information with clickable links where appropriate. An unusual and attractive
feature is a collection of aerial photos covering local villages and hamlets -- Avon, Crampton, Dorchester, Gladstone,
Harrietsville, Mossley, Nilestown, Putnam, Thorndale, Waubano and Wellburn -- as well as lakes, parks and other sites in the area.
Although the Web site is well organized, users would find a search engine a useful aid to navigation.
(2002-11-25, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.thamescentre.on.ca
Thessalon
Thessalon
Offered in two versions, one to be viewed with Internet Explorer and the other for Netscape Navigator, the Web site for the Town
of Thessalon is housed on the Algoma District Services Administration Board site. On the town's home page, click on the heading
"Town Council" or on "Council" in the drop-down menu of links labelled "Important" to jump straight to a list of officials and the
fulltext minutes of the latest council meeting. Municipal Performance Measures statistics are appended to the minutes. Other parts
of the site describe local facilities such as the airport, community hall, hospital, schools, parks, museum, Rod and Gun Club,
police services, restaurants and accommodations. There are also maps, a classified business directory, a photographic tour of the
town, descriptions of recreational activities and a links page. The site would benefit from a search engine and site map.
(2003-03-10, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.adss.on.ca/thessalon/
Thornloe
Corporation of the Village of Thornloe
The Web site for the Corporation of the Village of Thornloe is provided as a brief Community Profile on the South Temiskaming
Community Business Development Corporation's Web site. It is not a fully developed municipal Web site but rather a single page that
gives contact information for the municipality, a map, a short description of the community, and statistics on population,
dwellings, labour force, family structure and income. There are also lists that identify local services available in the village,
transportation providers, and facilities such as a motel, snowmobile club, school, Chamber of Commerce, and tourist attraction.
(2002-11-25, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.southtemiskaming.com/places/thornloe.html
Thorold
Thorold
Council minutes, committee and board memberships, council meeting procedures and brief biographies with photographs of city
councillors are given under "Mayor and Council". There is a phone, FAX and email directory of city officials and services. Thorold
is described as a place to live and work in the "Community Plus" section. On "The Business Page" there is a classified list of local
businesses, a link to the Thorold Chamber of Commerce, and a list of the largest employers. There is statistical information on
population and employment, and an "Information Box" with a brief local history, descriptions of Thorold's flag and crest, a map of
the Thorold area, an FAQ about local services and weather links. The site also offers a calendar of local events, a street map, and
links to local sites. At the time of review in November 1998, the site was being overhauled, and some links did not work or worked
through the site map or "Most Requested Sites" list only. The site map did not cover all information on the site, and the search
engine was not available on the home page.
(1998-11-11, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.thorold.com/
Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay
"City Hall" includes monthly reports from the mayor, a list of councillors, the meeting schedule for council and Committee of
the Whole, a directory of city officials and services (accessible through an organization chart), and information on city symbols
and sister cities. Information on local taxes and licensing regulations is available in "Doing Business in Thunder Bay" which is
part of the "Government Regulations and Incentives" section of the "Fact Book" under the home page "Services" category. Available
under "News" are full-text city news releases, the city's Waterfront Master Plan and a link to the Thunder Bay Community Development
Framework which is being developed by the city and other organizations as a planning guide. Go to "Employment" for information on
jobs at city hall. The site contains a substantial amount of information on tourism, the economy, local history, the population, and
area businesses, organizations and facilities. There is a brief set of local links, a site map, and a search engine.
(1998-11-14, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.thunder-bay.on.ca/
Tillsonburg
Tillsonburg
Government information on this site consists of lists with telephone numbers of council members and administrative departments,
and information on committee meeting schedules. Go to "Community Services" for information on education, health care, the
Tillsonburg Public Library, police and fire services, utilities, and churches. The "Economic Development" category gives
transportation and traffic counts in the area, statistics on population, household finance, and local development activity, and
lists of retail and financial outlets. The site also offers information on tourist and recreation facilities, a brief local history,
a street map, a map showing Tillsonburg's location in southwestern Ontario, the full text "Community Happenings" newsletter, and a
community message board. As well, there are "Fast Facts" about the community on the "Welcome" page, with links to local media and
weather sources. There is no search engine or site map, but a drop-down list on the homepage of "Quick Clicks" gives some navigation
assistance.
(1999-02-21, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.tillsonburg.on.ca/
Timmins
Timmins
Information on some government activities is available in the "Economic Info" document under "Investment", which covers an
economic overview, mining, forestry, manufacturing, transportation, utilities, telecommunications, construction, retail trade,
wholesale suppliers, tourism, and commercial land investment. The "Tourism" category outlines local tourist attractions and
activities; the user is invited to email a request for more specific information. Under "Community" you will find a local trivia
page as well as information on Timmins' educational facilities, health services, sports, arts organizations, climate and housing,
and links to local groups. The home page provides a link to descriptions of local mining and forestry operations, a map of the
Timmins area, and a link to the home page of Shania Twain, a former Timmins resident. There is a "What's Hot" category, but at the
time of review in November 1998 it contained just two links, one of them to local weather information.
(1998-11-14, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.timmins.on.ca/
Tiny
Township of Tiny
The Web site for the Township of Tiny, a municipality in the region of South Georgian Bay, has a simple and effective structure.
There are five major categories - Community Info, Government, Business, Tourism and Search - as well as What's New and FAQs. The
Government category provides information on the township council, including the names and central email address of local officials,
meeting schedules, agendas and minutes, and a very useful summary of the most recent council meeting. There are also sections for
volunteer committees in the township and for administrative departments and services where users can find forms and fulltext
documents such as selected by-laws and the Official Plan. The Government category also has a section for News Releases, with other
news items available in the Public Notices and What's New areas of the Community Info category. The site search engine gives results
for both the Web site and for PDF documents within it. There is also a site map to aid navigation.
(2003-03-07, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.township.tiny.on.ca/
Toronto
Toronto
The new "megacity" of Toronto came into being January 1, 1998, through the amalgamation of East York, Etobicoke, North York,
Scarborough, Toronto, York and Metropolitan Toronto. The site covers five major categories: "Our City", "Council", "Business",
"Services", and "Attractions". Access is enhanced through a site map, a search engine that allows keyword searching of the entire
site or of "Council and Committee" material only, an alphabetical index of "Services" linked to the relevant section of the site,
and a linked "How Do I?" guide. The site offers extensive information about Toronto's population, economy, wards, and tourist
attractions and facilities, and describes its political and administrative structures and the municipal services that it offers.
There is a "Photo Gallery" of city scenes, several maps showing Toronto's neighbourhoods, wards and transit systems, and an
interactive map that allows you to pin-point street addresses, intersections and facilities. Full text resources include discussion
papers and reports, recent news releases, selected by-laws, and City Council and Committee agendas and minutes. There are links to
numerous other Toronto-area Web sites.
(1998-09-28, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/
Toronto Free-Net
City of Toronto information includes telephone numbers, information on City Council, list of Councillors, brief information on
taxes, parks, recreation, Department of Health, building permits, Housing Department, garbage collection, marriage licenses, noise
control, recycling, and the City of Toronto Archives has a homepage here with descriptions of their holdings including municipal
government records. Metropolitan Toronto information includes background on Metro government and how to get involved, Metro Council
meetings, telephone directory for councillors and government services, schedules of meetings and members of standing committees,
current budget and tax information, and a bit on the public information centre.
Site available in English.
http://www.torfree.net
Trent Hills
Trent Hills
The Municipality of Trent Hills, which includes the communities of Warkworth, Campbellford and Hastings, is located along the
Trent Severn Waterway in Northumberland County. Its Web site offers government and community information under several headings:
"Municipal Office", "Emergency Services", "Trent Hills Facts", "Quality of Life", and "Links". Trent Hills Council is represented on
the site by names and contact information - no meeting minutes or agendas yet - and there are separate sections for other aspects of
municipal government such as the administrative departments, staff contact information, property taxes, water and sewer data,
economic development, the public library, police services, and the fire department. Community groups and services are described
briefly or linked to, and there is a classified business directory as well as information on recreational facilities. Although the
site would benefit from a search engine and site map, users will find information quite readily from any page by using the headings
used to organize information on the site.
(2003-03-03, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.trenthills.ca
Tweed
Tweed
The Municipality of Tweed, amalgamated on January 1, 1998, consists of the Village of Tweed, the hamlets of Marlbank,
Thomasburg, Stoco, Actinolite and Queensborough, and a large rural area stretching from Wadsworth Lake in the north to Roslin at the
south border. Comprised of the former Township of Hungerford, Townships of Elzevir and Grimsthorpe and Village of Tweed, it is a
lower tier municipality within the County of Hastings two tier governing system. Its Web site, although not extensive, provides
good, current community information such as contact names, numbers and addresses for council members and officials, upcoming events,
and a number of official notices. One of the notices is the latest Municipal Performance Measurement Report with statistics on
various services: local government, fire, police, road, wastewater, water, solid waste and land use planning. Additional statistics
are given in the Location and Links section. Council meeting minutes are provided but only for the latest meeting. The lack of
search engine and site map is not an issue in this compact, well-organized site.
(2003-01-04, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.twp.tweed.on.ca/home.htm
Tyendinaga
Township of Tyendinaga
Tyendinaga Township, located in the most southeasterly corner of Hastings County, includes the hamlets of Londsdale, Marysville,
Roslin, Blessington, Read, Milltown and Shannonville. The Township took its name from Joseph Brant, a noted Mohawk Chief whose
Indian name was "Thayendinagea". Most of the Township's Web site is devoted to government information including the most recent
council newsletter (a great vehicle for informing residents about recent community activities), the latest auditors' report,
"Municipal Performance Measurement Data", and council minutes. There is contact information for local councillors and municipal
officials, plus more detailed sections for the Fire, Roads and Building Departments. The site features notes on community events and
recreational activities, an alphabetical business directory, and links to other municipalities in the area. Users will not notice
the lack of search engine and site map as information is easy to locate.
(2003-01-04, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.tyendinagatownship.com
Uxbridge
Township of Uxbridge
The Township of Uxbridge takes in the Town of Uxbridge and the hamlets of Zephyr, Sandford, Udora, Leaskdale, Sandy Hook,
Siloam, Goodwood, Coppins Corners, Glen Major, Glasgow and Altona. Information on its Web site is arranged under four main headings:
Township Information, History & Heritage, Attractions and Events, and Parks, Recreation and Culture. Most government information is
in the Township Information section and includes council meeting agendas, contact information for municipal officials and
councillors, and descriptions of municipal services such as animal control, fire and police departments, garbage and recycling etc.
Uxbridge data for the Municipal Performance Measurement Program is accessible from the list of quick links on the home page, and the
Township's Oak Ridges Moraine Report can be found under Township Information - Administration - Council. Many lovely photographs of
local attractions appear throughout, and there are descriptions of significant sites including the Lucy Maud Montgomery Leaskdale
Manse Museum, the Uxbridge-Scott Museum, the Elgin Pond Rehabilitation Project and the York-Durham Heritage Railway. Although quick
links on each page help locate useful information, this site would benefit greatly from a search engine and site map.
(2003-01-04, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.uxbridge.on.ca
Vaughan
Vaughan
Government information on this site includes profiles of councillors, an organization chart for city offices, a list of job
vacancies, departmental email addresses, full-text annual reports for the city and for its Economic and Technology Development
Department, and a section on the city's Year 2000 Preparedness Plan. "New Announcements" provide full-text press releases, fact
sheets and city notices. More government information is available in the "Economic Development" section, covering taxation, land
development, committees and boards, economic partnerships with foreign cities and a catalogue of publications. There are links to
the home pages of Vaughan Public Libraries, the Vaughan Hydro-Electric Commission and the Vaughan Technology Enterprise Centre. The
site offers a classified business directory, and its "Quality of Life" section lists community centres and briefly describes local
parks and housing. There is a section on tourist attractions and another (not current at the time of review in November 1998) on
special events. There is no search engine.
(1998-11-14, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
Summary information is available in French, German, Spanish and Italian.
http://www.city.vaughan.on.ca
Wainfleet Township
Wainfleet Township
The Township of Wainfleet Web site, which is produced by the Wainfleet Township Public Library, contains government information
in the form of minutes from Council and Committee meetings, a meetings schedule (not current at the time of review in March 1999),
local tax and budget information, a fact sheet about building permits, details on waste collection services, a page for the
Wainfleet sesquicentennial celebrations in 2000, and a page for the Wainfleet Strategic Planning Wastewater Committee. Other
information on the Web site includes maps and tourist information, the homepage of the Wainfleet Township Public Library, separate
research pages prepared by the Library on health, education, law, business and finance, genealogy and agriculture, and links to
sites for the Wainfleet Fall Fair and the Marshville Heritage Festival. There is no search engine or site map.
(1999-04-01, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.township.wainfleet.on.ca/
Walkerton
Walkerton
Walkerton, the county town of Bruce, amalgamated on January 1, 1999 with the Townships of Brant and Greenock to form the
Municipality of Brockton. Most government information about the municipality is under "Community Information", including names and
contact information for the mayor, town councillors and administrative officials and a list of Standing Committees. There are also
details on zoning, the town's official plan, health care, demographics, local organizations, educational institutions, churches,
community events, parks, and recreational facilities. There is a separate "Recreation" section as well, plus a "Visitor Information"
page with more on recreational activities in the area, a note on the local visitors' centre, and an accommodations guide. "Business
and Industry" has a searchable and browsable business directory, maps, a section on business registrations, profiles of local
industries, "for sale" pages for commercial buildings and industrial lands, and a brief description of the town's Economic
Development Committee. A homepage link takes users to the local Health Unit's information page on the E. coli outbreak that hit the
town in the spring of 2000.
(2000-07-23, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://town.walkerton.on.ca/
Wasaga Beach
Wasaga Beach
This site offers information in three major categories: "Residents", "Business" and "Visitors". There are also quick links on
the home page to a calendar of events, a profile of the town, "Parks and Recreation Magazine", photographic tours of local features,
and "What's New?" which includes full text news releases and site updates. Most government information is under "Residents",
including lists of councillors and town officials and "News Reach", a full text magazine. Users can request copies of Council Notes
by email or regular mail. The "Community Profile" describes the town and Simcoe County governments, local taxation, and police and
fire services, and also gives details on local history and geography, demographics, community facilities, transportation, etc. The
"Business" category includes local development plans, as well as a link to the Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce site and some
information on local businesses. Go to the "Visitors" category for a wide variety of tourist information. There is a search engine.
(1999-01-16, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.wasaga-beach.on.ca/
Waterloo
City of Waterloo
This site has four major categories: "City Info", "Business Info", "Recreation & Leisure" and "Technology". "City Info" offers
biographies of city councillors, links to local businesses and associations, and information on city wards, municipal taxes and
heritage buildings. "Recreation & Leisure" covers area parks and recreation facilities, with descriptions of programs and
activities, a list of local events, and a directory of clubs. There is no search engine, but annotated links on the home page make
it easy to identify key areas, including a summary of the 1997 Municipal Best Practices Conference, official results for the 1997
Municipal Election, and full text press releases. Please note that this site could not be fully reviewed, as access was denied at
time of viewing to the business and technology categories, as well as to the pages for wards, taxation, heritage buildings and "News
and Tech Magazine".
(1999-01-16, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.waterloo.on.ca/
Regional Municipality of Waterloo
Devoted almost entirely to government information, this Web site offers contact information for the members of the regional
council, a summary of the most recent council meeting, detailed pages for the Heritage Planning Advisory Committee, the Regional
Cycling Advisory Committee, and the Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation, and a list of topics covered by regional bylaws as well
as a fact sheet on the 1996 tobacco bylaw. There are numerous full text resources including a 1998 Tax Policy Paper, a 1997 Annual
Financial Report, and news releases. The site provides a brief outline of administrative departments in the region with very
detailed pages for many government offices and services. Other resources on the site include an illustrated description of the
region's coat of arms, a "What's New" section, population statistics, maps, job ads, tourist information and a very brief set of
Frequently Asked Questions. The Clerk's Web site, offered on the homepage, is inaccessible without a UserID and Password. This site
would benefit from a search engine, as much useful information is buried in unlikely categories.
(1999-04-01, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.region.waterloo.on.ca/
Wawa
Wawa
Wawa means "wild goose or land of the big goose" in Ojibway, so it is fitting that a goose motif runs throughout the Web site
for this Michipicoten Township community. The site covers virtually all aspects of the community, from "What's Happening", to
spending patterns of the residents, to maps, to local sports figures. The bulk of the information offered on the site can be found
under three main headings - Visitor Guide, Business Guide and Town Guide. Government information crops up in all three areas as well
as on the homepage itself, but is most prevalent in the Town Guide which provides contact information and descriptions for local
officials and services. (It appears that minutes of council meetings will be posted in the future, but the categories were empty at
the time of review). Further information about government regulations and services is in the Business Guide under Community Profile.
The site would benefit from the addition of a search engine and site map.
(2001-03-06, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.wawa.cc/
Welland
Welland
This homepage links to two primary sites: Welland Now!, the site of the Welland Business and Community Development Corporation,
and the page for the City of Welland. Select "Community Profile" on the city site for government information, including descriptions
of local and regional government responsibilities, a section on municipal taxation, and outlines of government services including
police and fire. The profile plus the "Gateways to Opportunity" section give detailed statistics and other information on
population, employment, transportation, communications infrastructure, utilities, community facilities and services, recreation,
etc. The site offers a directory of area businesses, and a section on Welland as a call centre location. There are several undated
issues of "Connections", a full text newsletter about community achievements, and news releases from local businesses and media.
Some parts of the site, like "Accommodations", "Things to Do and See" and local links, contain very little information. Tourist
information is provided via a link to the Destination Niagara site. There is no search engine.
(1999-01-22, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.welland.on.ca/
Wellesley Township
Wellesley Township
Government information can be found in two locations on the Wellesley Township site. "Welcome" includes a list of reeves and
mayors from 1843 on, as well as names and numbers for the current township council and school trustees. "Township Services" gives
brief descriptions with contacts of local government services. Other information on the site includes "Our Community" which offers a
brief local history, a map, population figures for the township as a whole and for its communities of Bamberg, Crosshill, Dorking,
Hawkesville, Heidelberg, Kingwood, Linwood, St. Clements, Wallenstein, and Wellesley, and short descriptions of some of these
communities as well as Millbank. The "Directory" provides emergency phone numbers and separate lists for local cemeteries, churches,
schools, seniors' apartments, the Local Architectural Conservancy Advisory Committee, service and recreational organizations and
local branches of the Waterloo Reginal Library. There is a list of local restaurants. The site does not have a search engine or site
map.
(1999-04-06, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.township.wellesley.on.ca/
Wellington
County of Wellington
Although the Administration Centre for the County of Wellington is located in Guelph, county ratepayers live outside Guelph in
the Towns of Erin and Minto and the Townships of Wellington North, Mapleton, Centre Wellington, Guelph-Eramosa and Puslinch. A
clickable map on the homepage takes users to Web sites for these component municipalities. The county's own Web site provides a good
range of government information arranged in categories that reflect the administrative structure of the municipality: "Council",
"Clerks", "Engineering", "Human Resources", "Planning, Solid Waste", "Treasury", "Social Services" etc. There are detailed
descriptions of local facilities and services with contact information. Various fulltext documents are offered including permit
application forms, the County Official Plan, Financial Statements, the Municipal Performance Measures report, and the Police
Services Board's Business Plan. Council minutes are provided, too, but the most recent available at the time of review was from well
over a year ago. Although there is no site map, a search engine enhances access.
(2003-01-27, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.county.wellington.on.ca
Wellington North
Township of Wellington North
The Corporation of the Township of Wellington North was formed by the amalgamation of the Township of Arthur, Arthur Village,
the Township of West Luther and the Town of Mount Forest, effective January 1, 1999. The original name was changed from the Township
of Mount Forest/ Arthur/ West Luther/ Arthur to the Township of Wellington North on April 17, 1999. Smaller hamlets within the
Municipality include Damascus, Farewell and Kenilworth. The Township Web site offers a good array of government information ranging
from fulltext council minutes, by-laws, policy documents and municipal performance statistics to contact information for local
officials, offices and employees. There are also sections describing industry in the township, education and health care facilities,
local histories, events, recreational facilities and local organizations. The site includes maps and links of interest to township
residents and visitors. An interesting feature is the Guestbook which allows users to post comments and queries. Although the site
is well organized with informative section headings, it would benefit from a site map and search engine.
(2003-01-12, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.wellington-north.com/index.html
West Elgin
West Elgin
The Web site for the Municipality of West Elgin, which includes the communities of Rodney, West Lorne, New Glasgow, Eagle, Port
Glasgow, and Clachan, offers users a good selection of basic information about the municipality. Included is contact information for
municipal officials and for support services such as police, hospitals, emergency services, CrimeStoppers, distress centres, and
assault victim services. Building permit requirements, landfill and recycling services and taxation statistics are detailed. There
are lists of tourist facilities and attractions with some photos and links, a Community Calendar, maps, official notices, and a
searchable classified business directory. The section for the West Elgin Chamber of Commerce includes meeting agendas and minutes.
Another section of the site profiles the West Elgin Nature Club. The West Elgin Information Package, a fulltext PDF document
produced in 2001, contains information similar to what is presented elsewhere on the site. There is no search engine or site map.
(2003-01-04, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.westelgin.net
West Lincoln
West Lincoln Township
The "Government" section of this site was under construction at the time of review and contained only a list with phone numbers
of the mayor and council and a message from the Commercial and Industrial Development Board; "Township Operations" are to be added
later. A detailed site for the Smithville Phase IV Bedrock Remediation Program, undertaken by the provincial and local governments
and other partners following PCB contamination of an industrial site, is buried under "Individual Business Home Pages" in the
"Businesses" section. There is an unlinked classified business directory and also a short directory of email addresses and Web sites
for individuals and businesses. The site offers descriptions of local schools, utilities and transportation systems, an outline of
the West Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, a list of some local services with phone numbers, a list of community groups, and links to
local and provincial governments, politicians and political parties. There is no search engine.
(1999-01-31, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.westlincoln.com/
West Perth
West Perth
West Perth in southwestern Ontario is the product of amalgamating the former town of Mitchell and the three former townships of
Logan, Hibbert and Fullarton. Its Web site has three main categories: "Community", "Industry" and "Tourism". The "Community"
category includes a Government section with contact information for local representatives and officials. Some additional government
information is in the "Community Services" section. There are directories of local churches, schools and service clubs, climate
data, descriptions of recreational facilities, and an interesting map positioning West Perth within a day's drive of such centres as
Montreal, New York and Chicago. The "Industry" section provides alphabetical and classified business lists, economic indicators from
1993 to 1998 with population forecasts to 2003, and details on transportation facilities. The "Tourism" category with details on
accommodations, events and things to do includes a local history. There is no site map or search engine, and navigation back to the
main home page, where there are links to sites for the West Perth Thames Nature Trail and Wetlands and the West Perth Dragon Boat
Festival, is not easy once a user has entered one of the three main categories.
(2003-01-27, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.westperth.com/
Whitby
Whitby
"Government" information on this site includes brief descriptions of the Regional Municipality of Durham, the Town of Whitby,
the town council, and the responsibilities of the town's administrative departments. The "Introduction" includes a message from the
mayor, a map showing the town's location in the Great Lakes region, and a history of the area. Extensive data is provided under a
number of headings: "Quick Facts", "Demographics", "Business and Industry" which includes figures on municipal finances and
taxation, "Site Location" for business parks, "Lifestyle" for education, health care, shopping and homes, and "Infrastructure" for
transportation, water supply, sewers, hydro and gas. "Tourism" provides illustrated descriptions of local attractions and lists of
events, accommodations and golf courses. The "News" category covers press releases and full text issues of two periodicals, "The
Whitby Report" produced by the town's Marketing and Economic Development Department, and "The Whitby Perspective" published by the
town itself. There is a search engine.
(1999-01-10, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.whitby.on.ca/
Whitchurche-Stouffville
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville
Government information features prominently on the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Web site, still under construction at the time
of review. The home page offers primary links to the Mayor's Office, Council Meetings, Municipal Government and Government
Services", as well as to substantial sections for "Tourism" and a "Community Profile. Fulltext agendas and minutes for Council
meetings and public hearings are searchable by keyword, a very useful feature. The Town Departments are presented in brief outline
with fuller descriptions and contact information a click away. Be sure to check the dropdown menu at the top of each departmental
description for even more detailed information and fulltext documents like forms, bylaws, "Frequently Asked Questions", staff
members, the local water quality report and the full text Municipal Performance Measurement Report. There are photos and biographies
of council members, a ward map, general descriptions of the various town committees, "Frequently Requested By-Laws" in full text,
the names of school board trustees and contact information and links for the area MP and MPP. Local services and facilities such as
community protection, service clubs, the local library and museum, health care, schools, recreational facilities and programs,
utilities, waste management and roads are featured under "Government Services". Navigation is made easy throughout this Web site by
means of sidebar and drop-down menus. There is a search engine but no site map.
(2002-04-29, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.whitchurch-stouffville.on.ca
Whitestone
Municipality of Whitestone
The Municipality of Whitestone, incorporated in 2000, takes in the Townships of East Burpee, Burton, Part Croft, Ferrie,
Hagerman and McKenzie and includes the communities of Ardbeg, Dunchurch, Maple Island and the Village of Whitestone. Its Web site is
packed with government information: contact information for municipal officials and employees; pages on municipal services such as
the Building Department and Fire Department; council, board and committee schedules, agendas and minutes; a municipal newsletter;
municipal performance measurement reports; the draft Official Plan; selected by-laws; official notices; and, a page for tenders. The
site also facilitates communication within the municipality through such features as classified ads, a Web forum, a chat room, a
guest book, and community news and events pages. Further resources on the site include lists of community groups and services, local
histories, a links page, and a classified business directory. A search engine and site map would make the information on this site
more accessible.
(2003-03-03, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.whitestone.ca/
Whitewater
Township of Whitewater Region
The Township of Whitewater Region, made up of the prior municipalities of the Village of Beachburg, Village of Cobden, Township
of Ross and the Township of Westmeath, is one of the many towns and townships represented on the "Municipal Profiles" section of the
County of Renfrew Web site. A map shows the township's location within the County, and there is a brief description of the services
and amenities it offers plus contact information for township officials and some population and business statistics. A number of
different services are listed under the heading "Municipal Services Include", but most of the links were not operational at the time
of review. A section for Public Notices rounds off the Whitewater Township information provided on the site. The search engine
covers the entire county Web site, including the township profile.
(2003-03-06, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca/municipalities/whitewaterregion.htm
Wiarton
Wiarton
This page is part of a larger site which focusses on tourism in Bruce County and covers accommodations, attractions and events
in the County and its communities. Wiarton-specific information includes a short description of the town's history, economy and
attractions, distance tables, a street map, contact information for the Town of Wiarton, and links to sites for the Wiarton Branch
Library and Wiarton Willie (but the URL is incorrect; change ".com" to ".org" to get to Wiarton Willie's Home Page).
(1999-01-31, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.brucecounty.on.ca/tourism/wiarton.htm
Wilmot Township
Wilmot Township
Go to "Welcome" for a link to names, contact numbers and a photograph of the township council and a map showing the location of
the township in southwestern Ontario. "Our Community" covers population, housing and income statistics, a brief township history,
descriptions of its communities of Baden, New Dundee, New Hamburg, and St. Agatha and Petersburg, and the Community Strategic Plan.
There are contact names and numbers for local administrative offices plus a few brief descriptions under "Township Services". The
"Directory" is very sparse and covers only emergency numbers and links to sites for the local public libraries. Castle Kilbride, a
heritage building and museum, has an illustrated page. The "Coming Events" category contained one out-of-date notice at the time of
review in April 1999, and the "Address Search" link was not functioning. There is no search engine or site map.
(1999-04-10, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.township.wilmot.on.ca/
Windsor
Windsor
This site includes government information in the form of biographies of the mayor and city councillors, a list of former mayors,
a clickable ward map, general information about council meetings plus the upcoming agenda, and a detailed page for each city
department. The home page features links to the Police Service, Fire and Rescue Services, Crime Stoppers, the Development
Commission, and the Convention & Visitors Bureau. Links to local facilities including the Public Library and the Parks and
Recreation Department are available under "Community", which also provides "Windsor's Community Strategic Plan" full text. Users can
download a City of Windsor screensaver. There are local and other links under "Interesting Web Links" and also under "Other Web
Resources" in the "Economic Development" section. The search engine is readily accessible on the home page and also via the site
map, called an "Index". There is a phone directory.
(1999-01-10, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.windsor.on.ca/home
Woodstock
Woodstock
A substantial portion of this site is devoted to government information. The "Political Environment" category includes photos of
council members and agendas and minutes of council meetings (several months behind at the time of review in January 1999). Council
meeting dates are under "City Calendar", which also offers a list of local events. "Administrative Structure" briefly describes each
city department, but details about services, licensing requirements etc. are under "Resident Services". There is an email directory
of city employees. The clickable "City Facilities Map" shows the location of city buildings. The "Woodstock Directory" is a brief
list of local organizations, media and services, but a much larger directory of local businesses can be found in the "Economic
Development" category, which also gives detailed information on taxation, infrastructure, demographics, utilities and many other
topics. There is an illustrated "Local History", and brief descriptions of "Special Events and Tourist Attractions". The site has a
"City Search" engine and a site map.
(1999-01-10, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.woodstock.on.ca/
Woolwich Township
Woolwich Township
Information on the township council - names, numbers and a photograph - is in the "Welcome" category, along with the latest
agenda and recent minutes for council and committee meetings, a meeting schedule, and information on appearing before the council.
Warning: the "Previous Minutes" are strung together in a single document, so you need to scroll down or use your browser's "Find"
function to locate the minutes you need. "Our Community" contains a document entitled "Woolwich 2016, Community Vision Statement",
plus brief descriptions with photographs of the township's communities of Bloomingdale, Breslau, Conestogo, Elmira, Floradale,
Heidelberg, Maryhill, St. Jacobs, West Montrose, and Winterbourne. The "Directory" gives frequently called telephone numbers under
headings for cemeteries, community organizations, emergency numbers, federal and provincial government offices, housing for seniors,
information centre, libraries, Region of Waterloo Services, social services, and schools. There is no site map or search engine.
(1999-04-15, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.township.woolwich.on.ca/
York Region
York Region
This site is devoted almost entirely to government information. "About York" contains the region's vision statement, maps,
general descriptions covering population, government, transportation, geography and economy, a list of publications (most of them
priced), and links to the region's component municipalities. "Services" offers more detailed information on administrative
departments, some full text publications, and links to related sites. For information on the regional council, go to "Public
Access", but note that the calendar showing the dates of council and committee meetings was not current at the time of review.
"What's New" features news about the region and recently-released documents. From the homepage there is a link to the Greater
Toronto Marketing Alliance and another to the region's Official Plan Report Card Project which invites public input. The site has a
tourism section with descriptions of local attractions and activities, but the lists of events were many months out of date.
"Search" is merely a link to Yahoo's search engine.
(1999-01-31, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.region.york.on.ca/
Zorra Township
Zorra Township
This site is composed entirely of government information. There are full text news releases from the township's administration,
descriptions of the membership, structure and activities of the council, a list of upcoming council and committee meetings, a
section on the township's administrative offices, and financial information on the budget and local tax rates. At the time of review
in February 1999 the "Community Profile" category was empty. There is no search engine.
(1999-02-21, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library )
Site available in English.
http://www.zorra.on.ca/
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