@hometownnewslc.bsky.socialRoad costs, municipal spending and transparency dominated Tay Valley’s all-candidates meeting. Nine candidates attended; three withdrew and one was absent. Residents also raised strong mayor powers and council recordings.
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@hometownnewslc.bsky.socialTay Valley candidates are divided over strong mayor powers. Of 13 candidates contacted by HTN, 10 responded, with views ranging from outright opposition to conditional support.
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@hometownnewslc.bsky.socialPike Lake Trailer Park in Tay Valley Township is closing after more than 50 years. Owner Lyle McParland says he was told sewage system upgrades could cost $250,000 to $300,000.
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@hometownnewslc.bsky.socialTay Valley Township residents can hear from candidates for councillor, deputy reeve and reeve tomorrow, Sept. 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. at BVM Hall.
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@hometownnewslc.bsky.socialTay Valley council kept Black Lake public water access in its capital plan, approved a replacement plow truck and moved Maberly Pines road work ahead to 2026.
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@hometownnewslc.bsky.socialTay Valley Township now says Ontario election law is ambiguous on whether candidates can ask residents how they voted or plan to vote, a shift from its 2018 direction to candidates.
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@hometownnewslc.bsky.socialTay Valley Township records show years of legal and other expenses involving Blueberry Creek, but they don’t establish one definitive total. The township says final legal fees for the latest court matter are still being determined.