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Shoreline By-law … Take Action NOW

If you own property on the Georgian Bay shoreline in Tiny Township, the Township’s proposed Shoreline By-law has consequences for you. Take action NOW before the Statutory Public Meeting on March 31. Read details in the special edition of the FoTTSA Flash .Shoreline By-law [more]

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Community Action Fund

FoTTSA needs your help in building a Community Action Fund to access resources and expertise required to aid our community in navigating complicated issues impacting our township. Our current focus is on the Proposed Dynamic Beach Management Bylaw. [more]

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The Tale of Two Administrative Buildings

In my past travels I had the privilege to visit Romania and see the second largest administrative building in the world (the “People’s Palace”). The history of the building is fascinating and may draw similarities to our Tiny Township proposed administrative building (the not so “Tiny Palace”). [more]

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Administrative Update

Welcome to FoTTSA and The Tiny Cottager Online

The Federation of Tiny Township Shoreline Associations (FoTTSA) is a nonprofit, volunteer organization which promotes thriving and sustainable shoreline communities in Tiny Township by bringing together and representing almost all of the associations of shoreline residents. FoTTSA uses effective communication, education and advocacy to promote positive environmental stewardship and to [more]

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FoTTSA Reports on Tiny Council Meetings March 2025

Water Department 2024 annual report, Council remuneration 2024 report, road reconstruction program tender results, dust suppression tender results, 2025 water metering program, LA Place security reduction and substantial completion, discussion on LASHA’s proposal for Community Road Safety. [more]

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FoTTSA Reports on Tiny Council Meetings February 2025

Joint grant approved for updating Midland Waste Treatment Facility, appointments to TTAC Ad Hoc committee, Borrowing By-law for construction financing, Council meeting time changed to 2:00pm, County of Simcoe insurance pool, snow fencing trial, backyard chickens, Seniors Community Grant Application program, review of Health and Safety Policies, annual Accessibility Status Report, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) recommendation, affordable housing, deputations: concerns over lack of democratic process and public engagement,
concerns over cost overruns and lack of finalized budget for new admin building as well as environmental oversight, senior staff overtime, changes to deputation procedure, campus building option for new admin building [more]

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FoTTSA Reports on Tiny Council Meetings January 2025

Comparative departmental activities 2023-2024, TTAC Planning Site Report submission, proposed beach access project conc 5, Council meeting time change and deputation scheduling, 2025 draft budget and volunteer firefighter recruitment/retention issue, Charity Golf Tournament, TTAC Ad Hoc Committee, deputations: financial concerns, taxes, referendum on TTAC [more]

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FoTTSA Reports on Tiny Council Meetings December 2024

Dynamic Beach Management By-Law, TTAC minutes clarification, Council meeting start time, TTAC financing through Infrastructure Ontario, Tiny Beaches Road and Active Transportation study, alternative voting method for municipal and school board trustee 2026 elections, Climate Protection Program cost review request, benefits of Lobby Registry request, deputations: Movember Campaign, proposed beach access project conc 5 [more]

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SPECIAL MEETING of COUNCIL – 2025 BUDGET

December 2nd , 3rd and 4th , 2024 Council met over three evenings to review the draft budget prepared by staff. All council members were in attendance. The first evening was primarily taken up with presentations from various groups seeking funding in 2025. These are addressed further in this review. [more]