PUBLIC NOTICES

SolarBank has secured IESO approval to establish a 4.99 MW BESS in Armour Township. During recent consultations with Township staff in connection with proposed Official Plan and Zoning Amendments, and site plan approval for BESS, Township staff requested a full and transparent public engagement process. The applicant proposes to co-locate a 4.99 megawatt BESS operation with an existing solar array on the land. Ontario’s electrical distribution regulator, IESO approved the subject Pegg’s Mountain property for expedited approval. The applicant will be submitting an information package on BESS systems as part of the application submission.

THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR REQUEST FOR QUOTE Demolition and Disposal Cement Pad, Loading Dock and Timbers TRI Communal Landfill & Recycling Centre 141 Chetwynd Road, Burk’s Falls, Ontario Qualified contractors to provide all necessary equipment, labour and services for the demolition, removal, disposal and site restoration for the following: 1. 50-foot x 90-foot cement pad 2. Timber footings & loading dock 3. Disposal of demolition materials on property 4. Grading and finishing of terrain upon completion. Work to be completed by 5 p.m. Friday, September 25 th , 2026. Submission Requirements: Quotations must be presented using the municipal bid form included in this document, in a sealed envelope and will be received until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday September 3 rd , 2026. Envelopes must be clearly marked “Demolition and Disposal” and delivered to: Township of Armour c/o Amy Tilley, Waste Management Administrator 56 Ontario Street Burk’s Falls, ON P0A 1C0 Tel.: 705-382-3332 Email: landfill@armourtownship.ca Any and all inquiries must be directed to Amy Tilley, Waste Management Administrator. All bid submissions will be opened on Friday September 4 th , 2026 at 9:15 a.m. in the Township of Armour’s Council Chambers of the at 56 Ontario Street, Burk’s Falls, Ontario. The successful bidder shall provide proof of Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance, with a minimum coverage of $5,000,000 and proof of Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) coverage within ten (10) calendar days of being notified of submission of successful bid. Lowest or any price may not necessarily be accepted. Please note that faxed or emailed bids are not acceptable. 

Municipal Office Closure Please be advised that the Township of Armour Municipal Office , located at 56 Ontario Street , will close at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026 to accommodate staff participation in municipal elections training . The office will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026 . We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Notice of Passing of Zoning By-law No. 48-2026 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR ZBA-2026-03 TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipal Corporation of the Township of Armour passed By-law No. 48-2026 on the 25th day of August, 2026, to Amend Zoning By-law 27-95 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, to rezone Part Lot 11, Concession 8, 42R-22861 Parts 1 – 5, in the Township of Armour, District of Parry Sound to Rural Industrial (M) to recognize an existing stone processing and manufacturing facility with accessory warehouse and outdoor storage areas. The rezoning is a condition of provisional Consent approval for application B-015/25. AND TAKE NOTICE that an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) in respect to all or part of this Zoning By-law Amendment may be made by filing a notice of appeal with the Clerk either via the Ontario Land Tribunal e-file service (first-time users will need to register for a My Ontario Account) at olt.gov.on.ca/e-file-service by selecting Township of Armour as the Approval Authority or by mail to 56 Ontario Street, P.O. Box 533, Burk’s Falls, Ontario, P0A 1C0 no later that 4:30 p.m. on the 16th day, of September, 2026. The filing of an appeal after 4:30 p.m., in person or electronically, will be deemed to have been received the next business day. The appeal fee of $1,100 can be paid online through e-file or by certified cheque/money order to the Minister of Finance, Province of Ontario. If you wish to appeal to the OLT or request a fee reduction for an appeal, forms are available from the OLT website at olt.gov.on.ca . If the e-file portal is down, you can submit your appeal to clerk@armourtownship.ca. Any appeal must be accompanied by a certified cheque/money order in the amount of $700.00 + HST made payable to the Municipal Corporation of the Township of Armour. AND TAKE NOTICE that any only specific stakeholders, including the applicant, registered owners, the Minister, public bodies or specified persons may appeal the Zoning By-law Amendment to the OLT. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of a appeal may be filed in the name of a specified person or registered owner who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. NO PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY shall be added as a party to the Hearing of the appeal unless, before the By-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at the public meeting or written submissions to the Council or, in the opinion of the OLT, there is reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. AN EXPLANATION of the purpose and effect of the by-law passed is provided below. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION is available for review at the Armour Township office during regular business hours or by phone 705-382-3332. A copy of this Notice, email links, and additional information can also be found on the Armour website at www.armourtownship.ca or via email at clerk@armourtownship.ca Dated at the Township of Armour this 26th day of August, 2026. Charlene Watt, Clerk Township of Armour 56 Ontario Street, Box 533 Burk’s Falls, ON P0A 1C0 BY-LAW NO. 48-2026 PURPOSE AND EFFECT Explanatory Note: Lands Affected: This By-law applies to Part of Lot 11, Concession 8 being further described as Plan 42R-22861 Parts 1 - 5 in the Township of Armour, District of Parry Sound. Present Zoning: Armour Township Zoning By-law No. 27-95, as amended, currently zones the subject lands as Rural (RU) Zone. Proposed Zoning: This Amendment will rezone the subject lands to Rural Industrial (M) Zone. Official Plan Designation: This Zoning By-law Amendment conforms with the Armour Official Plan and creates no changes to the land use mapping designations. By-Law Purpose: The purpose of this By-law is to rezone the subject lands to the Rural Industrial (M) Zone to recognize an existing stone processing and manufacturing facility with accessory warehouse and outdoor storage areas. The rezoning is a condition of provisional Consent approval for application B-015/25. Schedule ‘A-2' of Zoning By-law No. 27-95, as amended, is amended by changing the zoning classification of the subject lands forming Part of Lot 11, Concession 8, 42R-22861 Parts 1 - 5 from the Rural (Ru) Zone to the Rural Industrial (M) Zone in accordance with Schedule “A” attached by reference forming part of the By-law.

Armour Township advises residents of a temporary road closure on Thursday, August 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The closure affects North Pickerel Lake Road between civic numbers 1106 and 1154 near 202 Ely Side Road for essential culvert replacement work. Notice Details Event: Road closure for culvert replacement Date: Thursday, August 27 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location: North Pickerel Lake Road (between 1106 and 1154, near 202 Ely Side Road) (Intersection of Ely Side Road and North Pickerel Lake Road) Travel Advisory Plan extra travel time. Use alternate routes. Expect local delays. Armour Township apologizes for any inconvenience this work may cause. For additional information, email roads@armourtownship.ca

August 18, 2026 - The Township of Armour has been advised by the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit that the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks' (MECP) was informed on August 15, 2026 about a potential blue green algal bloom in Three Mile Lake off of Sunnylea Avenue in Armour Township. The MECP North Bay District office will not be sampling . There was a historical Harmful Algae Bloom confirmed in 2018. For general Information on blue green algae, please refer to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks’ website at Blue-green algae | ontario.ca Because of potential blue-green algae, please follow these safety measures: Do not use the water. This includes: drinking, cooking, bathing, brushing teeth, and water sports. Note: Using a private water system or boiling the water will NOT destroy the toxins. Keep pets away from the water. Do not swim where there is blue-green algae. Some toxins can build up in fish and shellfish. Do not eat the liver, kidneys and other organs. Be careful not to cut the organs when filleting. Limit the amount of fish flesh you eat. The blue-green algae may float or sink to the bottom of the lake and you may not see it. Even when blue-green algae has disappeared, toxins can remain in the water for a long time. The Health Unit and the District Office of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks cannot confirm if/when the water is safe to use. You can find out more about blue-green algae at myhealthunit.ca or by calling the Health Unit at 705-474-1400, ext. 5400 or 1-800-563-2808.

The Township Office and Municipal Garage will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 in recognition of Labour Day. The Landfill will be open from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (winter hours start) Council and staff wish you a safe and Happy Holiday.

Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR Respecting an application by October 14 th Holdings to rezone lands described as Part of Lot 3, Concession 4, 42R-23016 Part 1, 195 Madill Road in the Township of Armour, District of Parry Sound. ZBA-2026-04 TAKE NOTICE that a complete application has been accepted under Section 34 of the Planning Act and the Council of the Township of Armour will hold a Public Meeting on: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 6:45 p.m. at the Township of Armour’s Municipal Office 56 Ontario Street, Burk’s Falls Ontario, P0A 1C0 THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the Public Meeting at Council is to consider a proposed Zoning By‑law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act to amend Zoning By‑law No. 27-95 as amended, of the Armour Township. The application would rezone the subject lands to fulfill a condition of a Consent File B-005/26 approved by the Southeast Parry Sound District Planning Board. The application will rezone the subject lands from the existing Rural-Exception 106 (RU-106) Zone to the Rural (RU) Zone to recognize the proposed residential use of the severed lot. A key map showing the location of the property is attached to this notice. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the public meeting will be held in a hybrid format and virtual attendance via Zoom is also available. Please advise the Clerk of your email address if you wish to receive a link to join the Zoom meeting. This will allow you the opportunity to monitor and also speak at the meeting if you wish. IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Municipal Corporation of the Township of Armour to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a Public Meeting or make written submissions to the Municipal Corporation of the Township of Armour before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision. IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a Public Meeting or make written submissions to the Municipal Corporation of the Township of Armour before the By‑law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed Zoning By‑law Amendment is available at www.armourtownship.ca . For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, contact clerk@armourtownship.ca or 705-382-3332 during regular business hours. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Municipal Corporation of the Township of Armour on the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make a written request to the email above or by writing to: Mrs. Charlene Watt, Clerk Township of Armour 56 Ontario Street, Box 533 Burk’s Falls, ON P0A 1C0 Dated at the Township of Armour this 14 th day of August, 2026.

Township of Armour Council Meeting CANCELLED - September 8, 2026