This applies to pretty much anywhere in Canada right now but my cousin in Muskoka shared it with me. The local council prides themselves on maintaining the lowest tax rate in the county because they are so frugal when it comes to road repairs. I just spent over $1,200 on repairs to the front end of my vehicle and new tires to replace the broken belts in my old tires, this is all because of the potholes on our island. I drive the speed limit and dodge as best I can but there are areas where I am creeping along at 20 kph and it is posted as an 80 kph zone. It would be much cheaper if I paid $200 more per year on my taxes than to have to pay for vehicle repairs and deal with roads that are unsafe.