On September 28th, a group of five of us sat around on the chairs that surrounded the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) Board members. There was no crowd, just a few presenters, the board members and the Landowner crashers. Yes,…
Midland, as well as many other Municipalities, are in the final stages of their Official Plan Review (OPR). Official Plans have become notoriously complex and are being used by Governments to take control of the 13% of Ontario not already…
Robert Heinlein was a science fiction author who published for almost fifty years from 1939 to his death in 1988. His 1961 book “Stranger in a Strange Land” took on an iconic value for the social and sexual revolution that…
One core principle that is agreed to by every person who is not a rabid partisan of the right or the left is that each and every person really matters. In the heritage of the civilized West, that’s where it…
Approximately seventy people attended this year’s Annual General Meeting in Lindsay, Ontario this year. Held on Saturday, October 21 at the Admiral Inn and Conference, the first order of the afternoon meeting was to introduce the OLA Executive for 2017-2018.…
Here are some examples of property owners (OLA and non-OLA) standing up for their rights and having a successful outcome. 1. When the Province decided to change the Building Code to enforce maintenance of septic systems every five years, Elizabeth…
It is important to reflect , at this time of year, about the significant differences made by the Ontario Landowners Association (OLA). It is also important to remember that the OLA’s achievements are carried out entirely by volunteers. We have…
The OLA attends events across Ontario. We bring a wealth of experience and knowledge about how you can protect your property from trespass and harassment by government officials. We can show you how to organize your community to fight back…
The keeping of birds is a very popular hobby for many people. Pet owners and Aviculturists derive great pleasure from keeping and breeding a wide array of species. Along with the pleasure that comes from bird keeping, there is a…
So far you have had your first not-guilty court appearance, requested Disclosure in court, put the request for Disclosure on the record, requested Disclosure from the prosecution and have either filled out a form requesting Disclosure or sent a letter…
