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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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.townofshelburne.on.ca/
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/oved/municipal/adt99.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/
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/
Asphodel-Norwood
Township of Asphodel - Norwood
The
Township was formed January 1, 1998, with the amalgamation of the Township
of Asphodel and the Village of Norwood in Peterborough County. The minutes
of the latest council meeting are available here as are lists of
councillors, township administration and appointees to boards and
committees. The services and locations of local libraries and fire and
rescue are summarized. The site is illustrated throughout by photographs
of local buildings and scenery and has a section for community events and
announcements.
(2001-02, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.asphodelnorwood.com/
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/
Augusta
Augusta Township
Augusta Township is
located in Grenville County, on the St. Lawrence River and has a
population of 7,285. This Web site offers a geographic, historical, and
industrial overview of the Township and role, location, meeting schedule
and contact for the Township Office and Council. The school system,
recreation opportunities and volunteer fire department are similarly
described. A brief history of the Public Library is accompanied by staff
and board lists, plus hours, regulations and services. This site is part
of Industry Canada's Community Access Program and links to sponsors of
this program are provided.
(2000-09, Moira Russell, Brock
University )
Site available in English.
http://www.recorder.ca/grenvillecap/augusta/index.htm
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/
Bathurst Burgess Sherbrooke
Township of Bathurst Burgess
Sherbrooke
The Township of Bathurst Burgess Sherbrooke was formed
January 1998 with the amalgamation of the Townships of Bathurst, North
Burgess, and South Sherbrooke. It is located in Lanark County with a
population of 5,170. On this site are lists of council and staff with full
contact details. Also available are council minutes and agenda, text of
by-laws on animal control and road naming, waste disposal site hours, the
township's official plan with planning maps, news letters, news releases
and other notices. Many of the community notices contain additional
information on the operation of the local government. The site has a few
links to other local sites and some current postings, however at the time
of the site review most of the notices, council minutes and other
documents had not been added to since June 2000.
(2001-02, Moira
Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.township-bbs.on.ca/index.html
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/
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 and French.
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
Brant Transition Board
The County of
Brant, Town of Paris and the Townships of Brantford, Burford, Oakland,
Onondaga and South Dumfries are being restructured as of January 1, 1999.
This Web site is concerned with that restructuring. It contains list of
members of the Board, its Committees and senior administration and the
structural outline of the Transition Board's Committees. The text of the
restructuring order made under the Municipal Act, Board minutes since
February 1998, newsletters on the progress of reform, and reports on
outside organizations in the new structure and ice rental rates through
2002 are also included. The site is not indexed, but small and easily
navigated and has been recently updated.
(1998-10-27, Moira
Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.county.brant.on.ca/transit/index2.htm
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/index.shtml
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/
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/
Bruce Mines
Historic Bruce Mines
The Town of Bruce
Mines and Plummer Additional Township are located in the District of
Algoma, 65 kilometres east of Sault Ste. Marie, with a combined population
of 1,346. A list of municipal facilities provides phone numbers and links
to address and staff lists for the town and township offices and to a
separate site for the Public Library. Another linked site contains
information on the Tri-Neighbours Waste Management System, involving Bruce
Mines, Plummer Additional and Thessalon. A third additional site offers
information on the membership, activities and services of the Chamber of
Commerce and provides a map of the area. Also on the main site are
directories of community organizations, churches and businesses and
general information on the town and its history. Local attractions are
described, with photographs. The site has information on local events and
links to other sites of interest.
(2001-05-18, Moira Russell, Brock
University )
Site available in English.
http://www.algoma.net/bruce.htm
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
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/
Cardinal
Municipality of Cardinal
Cardinal,
population 1,500, is located in Grenville County on the St. Lawrence
River, between Kingston and Cornwall. The village Web site has a
description of the municipal building with location, facilities and hours
along with a list personnel with phone numbers. There is a short history
of Cardinal and list of youth facilities. The site is sponsored by the
Community Access Program and other agencies and these sponsors are linked.
(2000-06, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site
available in English.
http://www.recorder.ca/grenvillecap/cardinal/
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.twp.millbrook.on.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.twp.centrehastings.on.ca/
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/
Charlton
Town of Charlton
The Town of Charlton is
located approximately 200 kilometres north of North Bay. There is a series
of photographs, town map and history on this site, along with recreation,
tourism and industry information and a business directory. Government
information is scattered through the site in small amounts - the history
and tourism sections include the names of the mayor, councillors and
clerk-treasurer, some government services are included in the "Services"
section and the address and e-mail of the town hall are provided on the
home page. The town has a population of 297.
(2001-03, Moira
Russell, Brock University )
Site available
http://www.nt.net/~charlton/
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://city.chatham-kent.on.ca/
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/
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/
Colbalt
Colbalt
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/
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 16,000, is located Northwest of Toronto on Nottawasaga Bay. The
Town's Web site appears to be still under construction, in that there are
many pages which have buttons and banners in place, but no information.
There is a list of members of council and a directory of town hall
administration, departments and staff. Staff duties and responsibilities
are outlined for each position. Building permit fees and an application
form are provided by the Building and Planning Department, along with a
junior building inspector checklist for kids. Pool, fence and sign rules
are outlined. The Economic Development Department offers basic facts on
the town. Waste collection and water pollution services are described in
the engineering section. Finance and taxation information includes 1998
rates and tax levy by-law. The Fire Department has text of fire by-laws
and news releases. A list of recreational facilities and parks, pictures
and map of local trails and information on the Harbourlands development
are included in the Parks and Recreation Department page. The Collingwood
OPP detachment has a page with notices, safety tips, and a kids section
with bike safety information and connections to interesting Web sites for
children. Links to local accommodations, attractions, businesses,
services, other governments are included. The site has a search engine and
a site map is under construction.
(1998-10-24, 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/
Delhi
Township of Delhi
The township of Delhi is
located 73 kilometres southeast of London. The Web site contains
description of wards with names of councillors and a list of committees -
titles only, not membership. The meeting schedule for council and
committees includes an e-mail link for deputation requests. The Public
Works Department page describes its operations including garbage
collection with schedule, street lighting and installation policy, list of
future projects with budget through 2005, maintenance policy, and a staff
list. The Clerks, Parks and Recreation and Finance pages have staff lists
only. Fire safety tips and quiz, fire call statistics and text of by-laws
on outdoor burning and fireworks are available from the Fire Department.
Each fire station is described with a picture, lists of staff and
equipment, and individual statistics. The Public Library and Museums are
described with links to additional information. The Economic Development
Department offers summaries of recent developments and a selection of
economic and statistical facts about Delhi which include a connection to
the town's entry in Statistics Canada's "Statistical Portrait of Canadian
Communities", a map and list of employers. The community's history and
other general information complete the site along with contact list and a
Y2K preparedness document. Each page in the site includes an e-mail link
for further information and many include links to external sites.
(1999-09-11, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site
available in English.
http://www.town.delhi.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/
Dorion
Township of Dorion
Dorion, population 454,
is 65 kilometres east of Thunder Bay. Government information on this site
consists of a greeting from the Reeve, profile of the community and two
updated contact lists of the mayor and council, committees and
administration, with township representation on other bodies and community
organizations. The Dorion Public Library site profiles its services,
hours, collections and location. There is also a history of the Township,
a brief statistical profile, a business directory and operating hours for
the town office. The site has a selection of local and other links of
interest.
(2001-03-11, Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://nipigon.lakeheadu.ca/~tdorion/township.html
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/
Dubreuilville
Dubreuilville
Dubreuilville is 75
kilometres north of Wawa, with a population of 1,020. The township's Web
site starts with a welcome from the Reeve and includes contact names and
addresses for municipal officials. A municipal profile contains a brief
overview of the system of government. Planning, taxation, water treatment,
by-laws and other services are outlined in a document on municipal
affairs, with statistics on mill rates, building activity and municipal
finance. Other sections provide information on local business,
demographics, climate, transportation, education and communications. There
is also section on tourism with information on local attractions and
accommodations as well as a history of the Township. The site has brief
and detailed tables of contents and links to some other sites are provided
in the business and tourism sections. The welcome message is available in
French, but the rest of the site is in English only.
(1999-03,
Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.superioreast.on.ca/Dubreil/DubL1F3.html
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://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/
Elliot Lake
Elliot Lake
Elliot Lake is located in
Northern Ontario, between Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie and has a
population of 13,586. Most of the local government information on this
site is located in the "Community" section, under "Municipal Profile".
There is a message from Mayor and brief descriptions of the functions of
various city departments. The City's mission statement is included in the
description of the Economic Development Office. There are lists of
recreational and community programs, parks and facilities. The "Airport"
page includes links for current and historical weather information. The
site contains business, retirement, tourism and other community
information, a searchable and browsable business directory and lists of
schools, health and emergency services.
(1998-11-08, Moira Russell,
Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.cityofelliotlake.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/welcome.html
Englehart
Englehart
The Town of Englehart is
located in the District of Timiskaming, 198 kilometres north of North Bay.
This town of 1,726 has a Web site that features photographs of the area
with information on services, tourism, business and economic development,
including a classified business directory. Also on the home page is a link
to information on the Economic and Planning Office and a poll about
promotion of the local provincial park. Brief text describes the town's
history, geography, and demographics and there is a town map and contact
number for town hall. Some town services are covered in the "Services"
section and the public library and hospital have their own pages within
this one describing facilities and services.
(2001-03, Moira
Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.town.englehart.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 near the north shore of Lake Huron and south of the
Spanish River. It has a population of 5,500 and is represented on the site
of the Manitoulin Espanola Development Association by a list of municipal
contacts, demographic, housing and labour force statistics, profile of
municipal services and profiles of municipal structure, infrastructure and
industry. Business incentives and the communications media are also
described. There is information on tourist attractions and accommodations,
history, recreational facilities and programs and a calendar of events. An
additional site, that of the Espanola and Area Community Internet Access
Project (http://www.e-cap.espanola.on.ca/espanola.htm) contains a brief
summary of the town's history, location and current attractions and a
small business directory.
(2001-05-20, Moira Russell, Brock
University )
Site available in English.
http://www.etown.net/manitoulin-espanola/espanola/contents.htm
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/
Flesherton
Flesherton & District
This Web site
describes the Village of Flesherton and Artemesia Township which are
located in Grey County, 120 kilometres northwest of Toronto. Flesherton
has a population of 625 and Artemesia of 2,881. The community and
government directory on this site has a list of municipal councillors,
with addresses and email, township staff, and schedules for council
meetings, garbage and recycling pick-ups. The directory also includes
recreation facilities, community services, libraries, museum, schools and
churches. There is a map, with directions and searchable business
directory. Other areas of the site describe cultural events, recreational
and nature trails, and contain information from the Chamber of Commerce. A
selection of links to local businesses is also included.
(2000-06,
Moira Russell, Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://village.flesherton.on.ca/
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.1000islands.on.ca/gananoque/index.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 Napanee
Town of Greater 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/
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
This site is run by the
Economic Development Corporation and is geared toward providing
information about Haldimand-Norfolk. "Profile" features local interests,
such as fishing. There is detailed information about agriculture, industry
and tourism. Choose "Events" for upcoming activities. "Property" will
provide you with a list of commercial properties which are available.
"Location" will provide you with a map and coordinates. There is no local
government information provided. Contact information is included for the
Economic Development corporation.
(2001-04, Moira Russell, Brock
University )
Site available in English.
http://www.haldimandcounty.on.ca/
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.city.hamilton.on.ca/default.htm
Hamilton Entertainment and Convention Facilities Inc.
(H.E.C.F.I.)
Hamilton Entertainment and Convention Facilities Inc.
operates the Hamilton Convention Centre, Copps Coliseum and Hamilton Place
Theatre on behalf of the City of Hamilton. Each of these facilities is
described here with technical information (includes physical dimensions,
accommodations, food and beverage facilities, loading dock and more),
seating and floor plans, location maps and directions, event and ticket
ordering information and contact information for all aspects. The
Convention Centre adds fees, exhibit space details, menus, floor plans
accompanied by, dimensions and occupancy of each room or area and other
information which might be needed by an organization or person planning an
event, The Coliseum also offers information on the types of events it can
host and other special features. Aspects of all three facilities are shown
in many photographs throughout the site.
(2001-01, Moira Russell,
Brock University )
Site available in English.
http://www.hecfi.on.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/
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/oved/municipal/hcm99.htm
Hearst
Hearst
This site contains information for
residents and tourists. Choose "Hôtel de Ville" for contact information
for the mayor. Choose "Événements" or "Activités" for information about
upcoming events. Note the calendar of events hasn't been updated since
mid-1997. Services includes contact information for various organizations
-- both governmental and non-governmental. Information on this site may
not be current as the latest update date found on the site at time of
viewing was 1996-11-12.
(1999-01, Maureen Martyn, Library of
Parliament )
Site available in French.
http://www.intergov.gc.ca/mun/on/hearst/indexf.html
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 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/index2.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/oved/municipal/hot99.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-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.town.iroquois-falls.on.ca/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 French.
http://www.intergov.gc.ca/mun/on/kap/indexf.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/
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. The city's
Web site is new and many areas lack information. There is a list of the
mayor and councillors with committee and board membership and another of
city administrative staff, both including email addresses. Results of the
1999 municipal election are available. Pages for council and committee
minutes, agenda and activities are under construction as are those for
city departments. Links to the Chamber of Commerce and other organizations
provide business, development and tourism details.
(2000-04, 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/index.html
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/
Kitley Township
Kitley Township
This site includes
only very basic information about the township, including a bit of local
history. There is a link to the library but no information about local
government. Choose "General Information" for contact information for the
municipal office.
(1999-01, Maureen Martyn, Library of Parliament
)
Site available in English.
http://www.cybertap.com/kitley/
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/
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.town.leamington.on.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/
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.vaxxine.com/townlinc/
Lindsay
Lindsay
Choose the site index to quickly
find the information you need. From here, under "Municipal Government",
you will find contact information for the mayor and council as well as the
city administration. Under "Community", you will find detailed listings
for support groups, clubs and organizations --organized by subject. There
is a limited business directory under "Business", along with information
and statistics about the town of Lindsay (choose "Development"). From the
site index, choose "Attractions" to monitor upcoming events.
(1999-01, Maureen Martyn, Library of Parliament )
Site
available in English.
http://www.lindsaytown.org/
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/
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://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://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
Mattwa'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.mississippimills.com/
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/
National Capital
National Capital FreeNet (Ottawa and
Region)
Via telnet and WWW, there is information about the City of
Ottawa, directory of services and departments, public meetings and
Committee meeting agenda items, City councillors, telephone numbers, news
releases, public announcements, tenders, street closures, tax information,
election information, etc. The National Capital Commission has posted
tourist information and a list of events in the National Capital Region.
For the Regional Municipality of Ottawa Carleton, there is a telephone
directory, weekly agenda, motions and decisions from Regional committee
meetings, information on departments, tender, contracts, public meeting
notices and hearings, regional budget, press releases, and events. The
Ottawa/Carleton Regional Police have a homepage with information on their
community services and programs, weekly crime statistics, how to file a
complaint, police policies and procedures, etc. Gloucester has posted a
message from the mayor, information about the city, city council, and
advisory committees, councils and boards, and telephone numbers. The City
of Nepean has information on Council and how it works, a ward list, and
Council and Committee agendas. There are also community profiles including
basic demographic statistics, services, taxation, etc. for over a dozen
towns and cities in Eastern Ontario. The gopher has more general
information and links to other sites.
Site available in English
and French.
http://ncf.davin.ottawa.on.ca/freeport/government/menu
gopher://freenet.carleton.ca/
gopher://gopher.ncf.carleton.ca/
telnet://telnet.ncf.carleton.ca/
login: guest
Nepean
Nepean
The City of Nepean is in the Regional
Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton. There are four main sections to this
site: "What's New" has news releases and news stories; "Business" has
links to extensive information about locating and starting a business in
Nepean, including business overview, employment, housing, taxes,
demographics, etc.; "Council" has lists of council members, their
photographs and contact information; and "Services" includes links to
information about health, history, housing, tourism, day care, education,
religious institutions, and a FAQ of by-laws. In addition to these four
sections there are also direct links from the home page to information
about Parks and Recreation, Libraries, general details about Nepean, etc.
A link to Meetings provides agendas and minutes of council and committee
meetings in .pdf format requiring Adobe Acrobat. There is also a link from
the home page to "Reform" a compendium of information about municipal
reform in Ontario and how it relates to the City of Nepean. The site is
searchable.
(1999-03-08, Jackie Druery, York University )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.nepean.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/index.html
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.niagara.com/city.niagara-falls/
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.town.norfolk.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 and French.
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/
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 Himsworth
Township of North Himsworth
North
Himswoth, located just south of North Bay is far less known than the site
of township offices, Callander, the birthplace of the Dionne Quintuplets.
The municipality's home page, which may be accessed indirectly from the
home page of Callander Bay (http://www.township.callander.on.ca) comes
with a warning that the township does not assume responsibility for any
errors. On this page are links to Council Members / Municipal Services and
By-Laws (not accessible with Netscape). At the bottom of the page are
links back to the Callander Bay home page as well as to the links, other
than Municipality, which are also accessed from that page. These include:
Local Events / Library / Community Profile / E-Mail / Local Businesses and
the Heritage Museum. The site is not searchable.
(2001-12-19,
Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.township.callander.on.ca/municipality.html
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 Shore
Township of North Shore
In existence
since 1973, the Township of North Shore is an organized municipality
within the District of Algoma, situated on the north shore of Lake Huron
almost midway between Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie. The community's home
page consists of a series of boxes. The biggest box, on the right,
contains a summer photo and some locational information. Beside the photo
on the left is a set of links; beside the locational information, also on
the left, is the Township's address and phone numbers. Underneath all this
are three additional boxes promoting well known community events. Visitors
interested in local government will want to click on the link entitled
Administration, and with this they will reach an historical review of area
government as well as a current list of elected officials (but no
indication of how to contact them). 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://townshipofthenorthshore.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/
Oak Lake
Town of Oak Lake
Oak Lake, "where past
meets present", is a small town in southwestern Manitoba. This Web site,
created by the Oak Lake and Area CAP Site, describes the town's history,
facilities and attractions. There is no government information. Local
history is contained on four pages. The History page; the Bell Tower,
which gives a history of the town's fire alarm bell; and Why an Ox? and
Meet Issac [sic], which introduce the town's mascot. Local health services
are described on the Emergency Services and Family Health Care pages.
Several pages are of interest to potential visitors. These include the
Location page; Oak Lake's Surrounding Area, listing various attractions;
the Recreations and Tourism page; and the Coming Events Calendar. There is
also a page listing Oak Lake and Area Clubs, Organizations, and Churches.
(2001-11-01, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site
available in English.
http://www.escape.ca/~olcap/OLCAP/townpage.html
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.town.oakville.on.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
Municipalité de 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.intergov.gc.ca/mun/on/opasatika/indexf.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.township.oro-medonte.on.ca/welcome.htm
Osgoode
Township 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://www3.sympatico.ca/twp.osgoode/
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://www.city.ottawa.on.ca/
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.isp.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/
Peele
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.city.pembroke.on.ca/
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
Percy
Township of Percy
The township, incorporated
in 1850 and set in the midst of Northumberland County, hosts a Web page
with links at the top to What's New (CO2 Detectors, Smoke Alarms and the
911 service!); Community Events (Dec. 1999-Dec. 2000); Businesses in the
Township; the Town Council (which includes names, responsibilities and
phone numbers of the Reeve, Deputy Reeve, and the Township's three
councillors, plus the Township's Administrative Officials); History;
Related Links; and Contacts, which include phone numbers to such area
agencies as the Children's Aid Society. Below these links, the home page
also carries a "bird's eye view of Warkworth taken by J.M. Cossette"
followed by welcoming messages from the Reeve and the Chair of the area's
Economic Development Committee. This site has a dated appearance, not all
links worked at the time of the site review (including one on the home
page to a township video), and the site is not searchable.
(2000-09-01, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.twp.percy.on.ca/
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/
Heritage
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.perthcanada.com/
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/indexnew.html
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.city.pickering.on.ca/
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/
Plantagenet - Sud
Canton Plantagenet-Sud
In 1848,
Plantagenet Township in Prescott County near Ottawa was divided into two
new townships, North and South. At this site, information about
Plantagenet South is categorized into five sections: 1) General (Symbols /
History / Location / Population / Climate); 2) Local Government (Message
from the Mayor, Contact Information / Budget and Names of Council
Members); 3) Tourism (Location plus Tourist Bureau and Attractions (both
under construction)); 4) Economy (Economic Development / Industrial Park,
plus Chamber of Commerce and a List of Businesses (both under
construction)); and 5) Other (Events and Services as well as Activities
(under construction)). All information is up to date effective 1996.
(2000-12-21, Ashley Thomson, Laurentian University athomson@nickel.laurentian.ca)
Site available in French.
http://www.intergov.gc.ca/mun/on/plantage/indexf.html
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.ptbruce.kanservu.ca/
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/
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.town.rainyriver.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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.town.richmond-hill.on.ca/
Rideau Township
Rideau Township
On the Rideau
Township site you can find information on township services, contact names
and numbers for the municipal council and for administrative departments,
schedules for meetings of the council and of Committee of the Whole, and a
list of frequently called numbers in the area. Details of locally-required
permits and licences (e.g. building permits, dog licences) are given, with
contact numbers. There is a brief description of the township and its
crest, with links to some local facilities. Links are also provided to the
Rideau Township Fire Department Website and to the site for the Rideau
Township Archives, and there are lists of local clubs and organizations. A
proposal for presentation to the Ontario government entitled Rural
Alliance Governance, a Discussion Paper: West Carleton, Goulbourn, Rideau
and Osgoode is included, full text.
(1998-10-04, Carolyn Barnes,
Ontario Legislative Library carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.twp.rideau.on.ca/
Ridgetown
Ridgetown
Government information on this
site pertains to the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, which takes in the Town
of Ridgetown and other communities. However, there is a considerable
amount of Ridgetown-specific information on the site, including a map
showing the town's location in southwestern Ontario, a short local
history, descriptions of tourist attractions, and a link to Ridgetown
College, a campus of the University of Guelph. Also within the site is
www.ridgetown.com/, operated by the Ridgetown Chamber of Commerce,
designed to promote Ridgetown and area as a place to live, play, work, and
shop. It contains a list of local events, and classified directories with
links of Ridgetown businesses, Individuals and non-profitcommunity groups.
People interested in Ridgetown can subscribe to a Discussion List about
the community, and also to an Announcement List to receive news of
upcoming events. There is a site map, but no search engine.
(1999-02-06, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.chatham-kent.on.ca/ridgetown/
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English and French.
http://207.61.100.101/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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.scugog-net.com/township/index.html
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.twp.seguin.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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.shuniah.org/
Simcoe County
Simcoe County
The "Government
Services" section of this site describes the programs and services of
Simcoe County's various departments, covering solid waste management, the
county road system, welfare services, homes for the aged, libraries, the
Simcoe County Museum, the Archives, forest management, a Geographic
Information System and land use planning. There is also a table showing
the mailing address, mayor and deputy mayor of each of the 16 local towns
and townships within the County. Links to Web sites for these local
municipalities, for Canadian Forces Base Borden and for the two separated
cities, Barrie and Orillia, are given under "Links to Municipalities". The
"Tourism" section lists area events and describes local tourist
attractions and facilities. Other Simcoe County information on the site
includes weather forecasts, a brief description of the geography and
economic resources of the county, links to local organizations, and a
"Photo Gallery" of points of local interest. There is no search engine.
(1998-11-01, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.county.simcoe.on.ca/
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
carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.town.smiths-falls.on.ca/
Somerville
Sommerville Township
The Township of
Somerville, which includes Burnt River and Kinmount, has its own Web page
within the site for the City of Kawartha Lakes (formerly County of
Victoria). There is a brief description of the geographical location of
the township and a list of "Fast Facts" such as population, number of
dwellings and average real estate prices. The "Government" section
consists of contact information for the Somerville Clerk. The "Tourism and
Recreation" button takes the user to directory information for local
antique stores, accommodations, snowmobiling organizations, marinas, fall
fairs, cross country ski trails, community centres, and the tourist
information centre. The "Retail and Commerce" link to a business directory
for the area was not working at the time of review, perhaps because of
changes from the recent municipal restructuring which created the new City
of Kawartha Lakes. There is no search engine or site map.
(2001-03-06, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.countyofvictoria.on.ca/vc_elements/somerville.html
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://WWW.COUNTY.OXFORD.ON.CA/swox/default.html
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.southbrucepeninsula.com/index.cfm
English with some information about Wiarton Willie in French
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.sdg.on.ca/sglengry.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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.sunsets.com/southampton/index.htm
Springwater
Township of Springwater
Springwater
Township takes in Midhurst, Elmvale, Anten Mills, Centre Vespra,
Hillsdale, Minesing, Orr Lake, Phelpston and Snow Valley, street maps of
which are provided. This site gives basic facts and figures for the area
plus lists of attractions, schools, churches, service organizations,
sports groups and other community agencies, full text press releases, and
photographs with descriptions of local heritage properties. There is a
business directory, a telephone directory of local officials and services,
and a calendar of area events. Council information includes a ward map, a
calendar of council and committee meetings, and full text agendas,
summaries and minutes. Municipal services, which are described in detail,
are made easier to navigate thanks to a clickable subject index. There are
yearly summaries of bylaws from 1994 on. The section on the Township
Library includes a set of local links. This site, which is full of useful
information, would benefit from a search engine and from the removal of
ornamental "Find" boxes that do not work.
(1999-02-01, Carolyn
Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.twp.springwater.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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.stcatharines.on.ca/
St. Marys
St. Marys
This Web site contains limited
government information apart from some brief descriptions of local
services for industries in the 1996 "Business Guide". The "Business Guide"
also offers facts and figures about St. Marys, a directory of businesses,
and general information about local agriculture, fire and police
protection, health care facilities, education, accommodations,
recreational facilities, theatres and museums, community activities and
churches. There is an illustrated guide to parks and recreation areas, a
"Business" section which links to sites mounted by local businesses, and a
"Community" section with a virtual "Tour of the Town" as well as
information on local churches, community centres, St. Marys Museum and
other facilities. "Maps" include a street map of the town (also available
in the Business Guide). There is a site map for the combined sites, and a
list of local links. This Web site is maintained by the St. Marys District
Collegiate and Vocational Institute Internet Project. Another Web site for
St. Marys is available at: http://www.stonetown.com/stmarys/.
(1999-08-30, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.stonetown.net/town.htm
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.stonetown.com/stmarys/
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.st-thomas.on.ca/
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.stratford.on.ca/
Sturgeon Point
Sturgeon Point
The Village of
Sturgeon Point has its own small Web page within the site for the City of
Kawartha Lakes (formerly County of Victoria). There is a brief description
of the community, described as the smallest incorporated village in
Ontario. How small? "Fast Facts" gives the figures: a population of 90 in
45 dwellings. The "Tourism and Recreation" section offers directory
information for the local golf course, sailing club and snowmobiling
association. The "Government" button takes the user to contact information
for the Sturgeon Point Clerk. The link to an area Business Directory was
not working at the time of review, perhaps because of changes from the
recent municipal restructuring which created the new City of Kawartha
Lakes. There is no site map or search engine.
(2001-03-06, Carolyn
Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.countyofvictoria.on.ca/vc_elements/sturgeonpt.html
Sudbury
Regional Municipality of Sudbury
The
administrative structure and services of Sudbury Region are described in
the "Government" section of "Economic Development". Further government
information is under "Regional Overview", including agendas and minutes of
council meetings, agendas for committee meetings (committee minutes are
attached to council minutes), addresses and photos of councillors, and
lists of regional and area responsibilities. The schedule of upcoming
council meetings is under "What's New", which also includes full-text news
releases and other government notices. There is a brief list of "Useful
Links", with additional links given under "Economic Development". Other
"Economic Development" categories are "Lifestyle", "Business Statistics
and Resources", "Tourism", "Innovation", "Health Care Services", "Mining
and Environmental Companies" and "What's New". "Touchstone", a publication
of the Sudbury Regional Development Corporation, is provided full-text.
Key government "Services/Contacts" are listed by function. There is a
search engine. Click on "Search Sudbury" for a searchable business
directory and information about Sudbury's transit system, weather,
accommodations, etc.
(1998-11-10, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario
Legislative Library carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English and French.
Not all of the site is
available in French.
http://region.sudbury.on.ca/
Sudbury
"Who to Contact" gives telephone directories for
city government, regional government and other local services. "City
Services" gives further information on some of these services, as well as
a section on the mayor and council with a clickable ward map and a list of
council committees. Full-text council agendas and minutes are provided in
"Online Documents", and also in "What's New" under "Council Meetings".
Other full-text city publications can be found in "Online Documents" as
well as under "Downloads" in "What's New". The "World Travellers" section
describes Sudbury as a business and tourist destination. There is a
section on local "Transit Routes" and schedules. "City Links" connects to
local Web sites. A search engine is to be added. In the meantime, it is a
good idea to consult the various categories under "What's New", as
information given here may not be accessible elsewhere on the site.
(French version of the site is under construction.)
(1998-11-10,
Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English and French.
http://www.city.sudbury.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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/Cabana/9986/
Temagami
Temagami
There is limited government
information on this site, but some council minutes are available under
"What's New", and there is a section devoted to the Temagami Tower
Restoration Project, a public/private partnership which aims to protect
and promote a local fire tower. Another section presents information on
various land use planning issues and invites public input on the Official
Plan/zoning by-law project. The Temagami Public Library page briefly
describes library services and hours of operation. The Temagami Chamber of
Commerce offers a map of the Temagami area plus a distance table, as well
as a list of local services and businesses and descriptions of things to
do and see in the area. Descriptions of Temagami as a tourist destination
and a list of properties for sale are under "The Municipality". Be
prepared for wolf howls at the home page! There is no search engine.
(1998-11-11, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.twp.temagami.on.ca/
Thamesville
Thamesville
Thamesville is part of the
Municipality of Chatham-Kent, and the Thamesville Home Page is a component
of the Chatham-Kent Web site. The government information provided,
including council schedules, agendas and minutes, a full text newsletter,
1997 election results and a ward map, pertains to Chatham-Kent. However,
there is some Thamesville-specific information on the site, namely a map
showing the town's location in southwestern Ontario, a street map, and a
brief local history. Other parts of the site deal with Chatham-Kent as a
whole, covering tourism, economic development, special events, the
administrative structure of the government, and email directories of
municipal officials, employees, and government departments. There is a
site map for the entire site, but no search engine.
(1999-02-14,
Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://city.chatham-kent.on.ca/thamesville/
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
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
carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.thunder-bay.on.ca/
Tilbury
Tilbury
Tilbury is part of the Municipality
of Chatham-Kent, and the Tilbury Home Page is a component of the
Chatham-Kent Web site. The government information provided, including
council schedules, agendas and minutes, a full text newsletter, 1997
election results and a ward map, pertains to Chatham-Kent. However, there
is some Tilbury-specific information, namely a brief local history, with a
map showing the town's location in southwestern Ontario and a street map
to be added. Other parts of the site deal with Chatham-Kent as a whole,
covering tourism, economic development, special events, the administrative
structure of the government, and email directories of municipal officials,
employees, and government departments. There is a site map for the entire
site, but no search engine.
(1999-02-14, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario
Legislative Library carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://city.chatham-kent.on.ca/tilbury/
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.timmins.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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
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.freenet.toronto.on.ca/gov/Government.html
telnet://freenet.toronto.on.ca/government%20buildings/
telnet://forfree.net/ login: guest
Uxbridge
Township of Uxbridge
Uxbridge Township,
part of the Regional Municipality of Durham, contains eight hamlets:
Coppins Corners, Goodwood, Leaskdale, Sandford, Sandy Hook, Siloam, Udora
and Zephyr. There is government information on the site -- the Uxbridge
coat of arms, lists of municipal officials, councillors and board of
education trustees, and a general description of how local government
works - but it is not easy to find; to get to it you need to click on
"Businesses" or "Organizations" on the home page and scroll down. The site
also has a great deal of local historical information, events calendars,
links to area businesses, descriptions plus photographs of local
attractions, pages for community organizations and institutions,
children's stories, poems and drawings, and local links including those to
the Uxbridge Public Library, Uxbridge-Scott Museum, and area schools.
There is no search engine.
(1999-02-06, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario
Legislative Library carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.uxbridge.com/
Valley East
Valley East
Click on "Overview" on the
home page and then on "Government" for a brief description of the City of
Valley East government and a directory of local councillors, officials and
city offices. "Overview" also includes sections on history, employment,
education, recreation, interesting facts, transportation, health,
communications and utilities. The "Statistics" category provides a
description of municipal services, details of local taxes, the full text
of the city's strategic plan entitled "Plan 2000:New Directions for Valley
East", statistics on population, development, labour and housing, and a
section on the structure and services of the Regional Municipality of
Sudbury. More statistics on local business and industry are available
under "Business", as well as the publication "Starting a Small Business in
Valley East". There is an alphabetical "Business Directory" and an
"Information Directory" of local services and organizations. The "Calendar
of Events" was not current at the time of review in November 1998. There
is a brief set of local links. The site does not have a search engine.
(1998-11-14, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.valleyeast.com/
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
Summary information is available in
French, German, Spanish and Italian.
http://www.city.vaughan.on.ca/
Verulam
Verulam
The Township of Verulam, which
takes in the communities of Dunsford, Glenway Village, Greenhurst,
Thurstonia and Sandy Point, has its own webpage within the site for the
City of Kawartha Lakes (formerly County of Victoria). There is a very
brief description of the township's geographic location, a list of "Fast
Facts" such as population, number of dwellings and average real estate
prices, and contact information under "Government" for the Verulam Clerk
Treasurer. The "Tourism and Recreation" button takes the user to directory
information for local antique stores, inns and motels, museums, golf
courses, marinas, snowmobiling organizations, and the community centre.
The "Retail and Commerce" link to a business directory for the area was
not working at the time of review, perhaps because of changes from the
recent municipal restructuring that created the City of Kawartha Lakes.
There is no search engine or site map.
(2001-03-06, Carolyn Barnes,
Ontario Legislative Library carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.countyofvictoria.on.ca/vc_elements/verulam.html
Victoria County
County of Victoria in the Kawarthas
Although this site does not offer extensive government information,
there is a "Government" section with contact information for the federal
and provincial members of parliament and various administrative officials,
and links to Web sites for local townships, villages and the town of
Lindsay. Other sections include "Retail & Business", "Industrial",
"Residential Living", and "Tourism & Recreation", each containing
brief descriptive information and a "Fast Facts" page of mainly
statistical information. "Tourism & Recreation" also provides details
on local tourist facilities, attractions and events. "Economic
Development" information, found under "Government", includes further
statistics for the county as a whole and for the communities within it.
Many parts of the site were inaccessible at the time of review, perhaps in
anticipation of the changes that will occur on January 1, 2001, when
Victoria County becomes the City of Kawartha Lakes. Background on this
development is in the April 2000 final report of the Victoria County
Restructuring Commission, "Municipal Government for Victoria County: a New
Beginning", which is provided full text in .pdf format.
(2000-07-22, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.countyofvictoria.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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.computan.on.ca/~fleet1/
Walden
Town of Walden
Walden is one of 7 area
municipalities in the Regional Municipality of Sudbury. Most government
information on the site is under "Our Town" and includes a photograph of
the town council with contact information as well as descriptions of the
committees that report to council. There are also statistics on
population, climate and distance from other centres, a short local history
and some local trivia. The "Business" category has a brief account of
doing business in Walden, as well as a detailed section on the Sudbury
Neutrino Observatory and a description of mining in Ontario. The category
also has graphical links to local businesses in its "Business Inventory".
There is a section on "Recreation" with pages for local groups and
attractions, including the Friends of Walden Trails which is a committee
of Walden Town Council. There is a brief set of local links. The site does
not contain a search engine.
(1999-01-31, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario
Legislative Library carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.town.walden.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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://town.walkerton.on.ca/
Wallaceburg
Wallaceburg
Government information on
this site, including 1997 election results and email directories of
municipal officials, employees and departments, pertains to the
Municipality of Chatham-Kent which takes in Wallaceburg among other
communities. However, most of the information on the site is specific to
Wallaceburg, and includes a map showing the town's location in
southwestern Ontario, a local history, various lists of local attractions,
tourist facilities, upcoming events, recreational facilities, banks, and
churches, population figures from the 1991 assessment census, and a chart
showing monthly temperatures for the community. There is no search engine.
The site map is accessible only from the parent Chatham-Kent site.
(1999-02-14, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://city.chatham-kent.on.ca/wallaceburg/
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
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
carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.callwelland.com/
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.township.wellesley.on.ca/
West Carleton Township
West Carleton Township
This
is a frustrating site. It contains much useful information about West
Carleton Township, which includes the villages and hamlets of Carp,
Constance Bay, Buckhams Bay, Dunrobin, Kinburn, Fitzroy Harbour, Galetta,
Marathon, Corkery, Antrim, and Dirleton, but access is difficult. There is
no search engine and no real site map. Users can select from a list of
topics in the left frame, arranged in no discernible order, or select the
topic "Complete Table of Contents" to open a similar but not identical
list. Some links that work in one list do not work in the other and vice
versa, and each list contains some unique headings, so use both.
Government information is scattered: "Council" gives photographs and
contact information for local councillors, but there is also a separate
"Agendas and Minutes" category; "Departments and Services" describes the
various township offices and gives contact information, but there is also
a "Township Contacts" section. Other information on the site includes a
quick rundown on the township and its population, facilities, taxes etc,
employment information, emergency numbers, a local history, local links,
and lists of associations. There are full text documents on Y2K
preparations, a governance structure for the four townships of Goulbourn,
Rideau, Osgoode and West Carleton entitled "Rural Alliance - A Governance
Model", and the township's growth management strategy.
(Carolyn
Barnes, Ontario Legislative Library carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://twp.west-carleton.on.ca/
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.niagara.com/west-lincoln/
Wheatley
Wheatley
Wheatley is part of the
Municipality of Chatham-Kent, and the Wheatley Home Page is a component of
the Chatham-Kent Web site. The government information provided, including
council schedules, agendas and minutes, a full text newsletter, 1997
election results and a ward map, pertains to Chatham-Kent. However, there
is some Wheatley-specific information, namely a local history, a map
showing the town's location in southwestern Ontario, and a street map.
Other parts of the site deal with Chatham-Kent as a whole, covering
tourism, economic development, special events, the administrative
structure of the government, and email directories of municipal officials,
employees, and government departments. There is a site map for the entire
site, but no search engine.
(1999-02-14, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario
Legislative Library carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://city.chatham-kent.on.ca/wheatley/
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.town.whitby.on.ca/
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
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
carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.windsor.on.ca/
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.woodstock.on.ca/
Woodville
Woodville
The Village of Woodville has
its own Web page within the site for the City of Kawartha Lakes (formerly
County of Victoria). There is a description of the village's shops,
services, churches, organizations, recreational facilities and other
amenities, a list of "Fast Facts" such as population, number of dwellings
and average real estate prices, and contact information under "Government"
for the Woodville Clerk. The "Tourism and Recreation" button takes the
user to directory information for local auction houses, antique stores,
fishing boat rentals, stables, and snowmobiling organizations. The "Retail
and Commerce" link to a business directory for the area was not working at
the time of review, perhaps because of changes from the recent municipal
restructuring which created the new City of Kawartha Lakes. There is no
search engine or site map.
(2001-03-06, Carolyn Barnes, Ontario
Legislative Library carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.countyofvictoria.on.ca/vc_elements/woodville.html
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
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 carolyn_barnes@ontla.ola.org)
Site available in English.
http://www.zorra.on.ca/
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