Vue aérienne des 3 terrains étudiés pour y construire la patinoire réfrigérée de North Hatley
Afin de mieux comprendre les enjeux liés aux terrains disposés à recevoir la patinoire réfrigérée de North Hatley, voici un petit résumé des avantages et désavantages du parc des Rivières, du parc de Baseball ainsi que de la plage Pleasant View. Vue aérienne du parc des Rivières de North Hatley: 21 août 2025. Vue aérienne […]
Do donations to a municipality pose a risk of conflict of interest?
As I understand it, North Hatley has received several donations from citizens and foundations owned by citizens throughout its history. In fact, it is probably not the only municipality to receive donations. These donations are welcomed with open arms by municipal officials. In fact, the municipality’s latest press release mentions this, as does the latest […]
Increase in waste containers and foul odors on Mill Street
Unfortunately, Mill Street is still in a state of World War II. Yet it is probably the busiest pedestrian street after Main Street, since everyone who parks at Parc des Rivières walks down Mill Street. Let’s call a spade a spade: the street is simply disgusting, and the smell is just the icing on the […]
Does the municipal inspector always apply bylaws in a uniform, impartial and compliant manner?
Some citizens find themselves in a bind when their municipal inspector interprets by-laws to their disadvantage. Imagine that this interpretation is biased because of personal or corporate conflicts with elected officials and the municipality. This citizen risks finding himself at an impasse with his municipality and its municipal inspectors. Is the municipal inspector totally sovereign? […]
The importance of protecting the riparian zone in North Hatley
Since the shock of the closure of Lobadanki Park beach, partly due to the weakening of the shoreline in that area, I have been wondering about the protection of the shoreline elsewhere in North Hatley. Obviously, it is crucial to protect our ecosystem to ensure its sustainability. As I travel by boat on the river […]
Still waiting for permission to install our awning in North Hatley
18 days later and still waiting for permission to put up our awning at 80 Main Street. North Hatley Info submitted its application for a permit to display its awning at 80 Main Street on July 10. The inspector requested additional information, which was provided on July 14. I also asked the inspector a few […]
Municipal elections on November 2nd, your municipality needs you!
Did you know that municipal elections will be held on November 2 in all municipalities across Quebec? Now is the time to contribute to your community by running for councilor or mayor. The current elected officials have been in office for four years now in municipalities across Quebec. It’s time to take stock! It’s time […]
The municipality of Potton has a refrigerated skating rink that is open 160 days a year.
The municipality of Potton has had a refrigerated skating rink since 2019. It’s a magnificent project that is available nearly 160 days a year. People can skate until Easter weekend. According to the mayor in 2019, the maximum number of skaters allowed at any given time was 25, and only 4-on-4 hockey was permitted. In […]
52 days later and still no response from the municipality of North Hatley
On May 30, I applied for a key to the gate at the federal dock boat ramp as a fishing guide. While talking with a fellow fishing guide on Lake Massawippi, I discovered that he had been able to obtain a key to the federal dock gate so that he could enter and exit with […]
Is this what municipalities pay for their legal fees?
Obviously, I am not a municipal lawyer, so check your sources before jumping to conclusions. However, legal fees are part of the operating costs of most municipalities. The issue is not very clear, as municipalities generally have insurance that covers their costs when they face major lawsuits. However, when a municipality wants to sue a […]
Can an apartment building be constructed in a flood zone?
A project to build 22 new homes with commercial space will begin in July 2026 in North Hatley on Mill Street, where Picalilli used to be located. Rumor has it that the land where it will be built is located in a flood zone. Obviously, I’m no expert, so check with the municipality. I am […]
$68,000 for Pleasant View Beach lifeguard salaries
At the last city council meeting, Mayor Guerrish stated that the cost of salaries for Pleasant View Beach lifeguards in 2024 would be approximately $68,000 for the season. At first glance, this amount seems very high. However, let’s calculate the total number of hours of operation for which lifeguards must be paid. First, let’s review […]
How much would it cost to build two clay tennis courts in North Hatley?
Just for fun, I asked ChatGPT, and here’s its response. Estimated cost for two clay courts – in Canadian dollars (CAD, 2025) Expense item Estimated cost Preliminary studies & preparation 10 000 $ à 20 000 $ Earthworks and foundations (x2) 25 000 $ à 40 000 $ Land construction (x2) 55 000 $ à 85 000 $ Nets, posts, lines, […]
Many questions surrounding the North Hatley refrigerated ice rink project
Reference in the audio recording of the city council meeting of July 7, 2025.Featured photo credit: Nordic At the last city council meeting, citizens’ opinions differed. Several wondered whether the refrigerated skating rink was a good or bad idea. Mayor Mairesse pointed out that, with the master plan, everyone supports this skating rink project (28:26). […]
Delay in the renovation of North Hatley Town Hall offices
Reference: Audio recording of the municipal council meeting of July 7, 2025. According to the general manager of the municipality of North Hatley, there is a problem with the architectural plans. The municipality must obtain mechanical and electrical engineering plans for the outlets. Ms. Guerrish thanks the Olden family for allowing us to rent the […]
What will happen to the tennis courts at Pleasant View Beach with the arrival of the refrigerated ice rink?
At the last municipal council meeting on July 7, citizens questioned the possible changes concerning the installation of a refrigerated skating rink where the current tennis courts are located at Pleasant View Beach. Rumors suggest that the tennis courts will be rebuilt at Parc des Rivières. Of course, the land is located in a flood […]
Will there be soccer goals for children this summer at Rivières Park?
Since the beginning of summer, I have been taking photos of the soccer goals at Rivières Park. Each time, I become more and more discouraged. I see children playing soccer on this large, beautiful green field, but unfortunately, no one has taken the time to simply set up the soccer goals so they can play. […]
Rent a water bike at the North Hatley marina
Enjoy a ride on the lake to get some exercise. Location des Quatre Lacs now offers water bike rentals. You’ll see these big white bikes on the lake. Rentals are available from the North Hatley marina. Price for 1 hour: $30.44, taxes includedPrice for 2 hours: $46.10 including taxes Take advantage of this opportunity to […]
The process of applying to display an awning in North Hatley (continued)
Le 10 juillet dernier, North Hatley info a fait une demande auprès de l’inspecteur municipal de North Hatley pour mettre en place un auvent avec le logo North Hatley info. On July 10, North Hatley Info submitted a request to the North Hatley municipal inspector to install an awning bearing the North Hatley Info logo. […]
Who can obtain a key to the gate at the federal dock boat ramp in North Hatley?
It’s no secret that it’s possible to get access to the key to the gate at the federal dock in North Hatley. In fact, according to rumors, you can request the key from the municipality of North Hatley. No doubt you have to be a citizen, which I am. I am a residential citizen and […]
Is your municipality required to acknowledge receipt of your email if you request it?à
For my part, I write to the municipality of North Hatley by email to request a permit or access to information. I always ask for confirmation that my email has been received. This allows me to make sure that I am not being sent to “spam.” Strangely, I feel like I am being sent to […]
Can zebra mussels be eradicated once they have entered a lake?
Please note that I am not a biologist, so be sure to do your own research. This is a summary of my personal research. In order to better understand the phenomenon of zebra mussels, I met with and interviewed a few biologist friends who have expertise in invasive species. My main question was whether it […]
Is it true that zoning can restrict signage on a building even though the company’s operations are located elsewhere?
For example, what if an airline such as Air Transat establishes its headquarters in North Hatley but operates out of Montreal? According to my research, it would not be able to advertise its business on its outdoor sign. It could not display “Air Transport,” for example, if zoning regulations do not allow this type of […]
The Township of Hatley offers a 50% reimbursement for Pleasant View Beach in North Hatley.
Photo credit: Municipality of Ayer’s Cliff. Following the non-renewal of the intermunicipal recreation agreement, a press release from the Township of Hatley dated July 9 officially announced a 50% refund for access to Pleasant View Beach in North Hatley for its citizens. Did the Township of Hatley conclude that it was cheaper to pay for […]
How is managing a municipality different from managing a private company?
In order to clearly distinguish how each one is managed, let’s first look at the main objective of each. The municipality Private enterprise Ultimately, the municipality has a social responsibility and must serve the common good, while the company is primarily focused on financial results to serve its shareholders. In this respect, in many ways, […]
Aerial photos of the village of North Hatley in the early 1950s
A citizen indicates that the photo was taken in 1958-59. Thanks to the citizens who sent me aerial photos of the village of North Hatley from the 1958-1959. It’s spectacular to see the village of North Hatley at that time. You can clearly see the railroad crossing the river and continuing along the shore of […]
A magnificent refrigerated skating rink coming soon to North Hatley
Featured photo is the skating rink at Parc Haendel in Candiac.Photo credit: Nordic Structure. For me, the refrigerated skating rink with a roof in North Hatley is an incredible architectural project that will add “panache” to North Hatley. Especially in winter, the area is somewhat lacking in activities! What’s more, our winters are very variable […]
North Hatley’s Parc des Rivières was once a municipal landfill, true or false?
A number of citizens have told me that the current location of the soccer field (where the goals are poorly placed!) and skating rink in winter was once a municipal landfill site. This would have prompted a move from the refrigerated skating rink in Parc des Rivières to the tennis courts at Pleasant View Beach. […]
Who has the final say on zoning changes?
As a citizen, you don’t always know how the municipal system works. I’m often confused when it comes to reading bylaws and understanding the municipal legal aspect. Especially when the time comes to request a zoning amendment, who decides? I’m not a lawyer or a municipal inspector, so do your research on the subject. Here’s […]
Religious community interested in acquiring North Hatley’s Inter-foi Church
The owner of the Inter-Foi North Hatley spiritual church has been approached by a religious group interested in acquiring the site. According to this group, the location is perfectly positioned. The religious group is very interested in acquiring the church to house their congregation. In fact, I can understand their interest, since the site offers […]
