COMMUNITY NOTICES

NOTICE: Office Closure Please be advised that the office will be closed Monday, November 17, 2025 for a system update. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding.

The Township Office will be closed on November 11th in recognition of the Remembrance Day.

The Council of the Municipal Corporation of the Township of Armour will consider a By-law to remove the Holding H symbol on the subject lands known as Part of Lot 5 Concession 7 also known as Part 1 of Plan 42R-22866 fronting on Peggs Mountain Road pursuant to Sections 34 and 36 of the Planning Act on November 25, 2025 during their regular Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the By-law is to place all of the subject lands within the Rural Industrial (M) Zone to be used for a new Fire Hall. The subject property is part of lands acquired by the Township of armour from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to be developed as employment land for commercial, municipal and rural industrial uses. PUBLIC ENQUIRIES: Under Sections 34 and 36 of the Planning Act, Council will not hear representations from the public on this matter, however, enquiries about the amendment may be made in the Township office or by contacting the Municipal Clerk at clerk@armourtownship.ca

Community safety and well-being (CSWB) plans are what result when municipal government, police, local organizations and residents discuss local issues and then commit to working together in new ways to create a safer, healthier municipality. The Ontario Government now requires municipalities to prepare and adopt these plans. A safe community is one where harms to its members are prevented whenever possible, and where harms that cannot be prevented are reduced and healed as effectively as possible. Safety and well-being are interlinked. When people are well, they are more able to prevent, reduce, and heal from harms. And when communities are safe, it is easier for people to thrive.

The Council for the Township of Armour is considering draft Amendments to both the Official Plan and the Township Zoning By-law No. 27-95, as amended. APPLICANTS: PowerBank Corporation and David Creasor LOCATION: The draft Amendments both apply to Part Lot 3, Concession 6, in the Township of Armour, known municipally as 219 Peggs Mountain Road PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the submitted applications is to facilitate development of a Battery Energy Storage System (“BESS”). The effect of Official Plan Amendment No. 4 and the concurrently submitted Zoning By-law Amendment is to add site-specific policy and provisions to the Township’s Official Plan and Comprehensive Zoning By-law to permit a Battery Energy Storage System (“BESS”) on the subject lands. TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Township of Armour will hold a statutory public meeting under the Planning Act on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the Katrine Community Centre, 6 Brown’s Drive, Katrine, Ontario . The meeting will be held in a hybrid forum with electronic participation and in-person attendance options. The purpose of the meeting is to provide the public with an opportunity to review the applications and provide comments. After considering comments received from the public, Council will make decisions on whether or not to adopt and approve the subject Amendments at a future Council meeting. If you choose to attend virtually, please advise the Clerk of your email address so an invitation to join the Zoom meeting can be sent which will allow you the opportunity to speak at the meeting. Anyone choosing to participate electronically is required to provide their email address in advance. PLEASE NOTE that appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) are restricted as per Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024. Appeals may only be filed by an applicant, the Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing, a specified person or a public body (as defined by the Planning Act). IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decisions of the Municipal Corporation of the Township of Armour to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) 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 Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are adopted and passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decisions. 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 Official Plan and Zoning By-laws are adopted and 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 Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments is available at https://www.armourtownship.ca/proposed-battery-energy-storage-system-bess-in-armour-township . If you wish to be notified of the decisions of the Municipal Corporation of the Township of Armour on the proposed Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law Amendments, you must make a written request to clerk@armourtownship.ca

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 North Pickerel Lake Road Bridge over the North Magnetawan River on North Pickerel Lake Road approximately 10 km east of Highway 11, northeast of Burk’s Falls, will be replaced. The bridge will be closed to traffic from May 12, 2025 until October 24, 2025. Detour routes are in place. The bridge location is between civic #s 1498 and 1519 North Pickerel Lake Road. During week of May 5, 2025, the contractor will prepare for the bridge closure by setting signs at roadside, bagging signs, etc. but there will be no traffic impact until May 12, 2025. Should you have any safety concerns or to report an urgent matter please contact the on-site HugoMB representative or the TULLOCH on-site representative. If you are not able to contact them, please call the HugoMB Office first, TULLOCH Office second, or the Township of Armour Office third if HugoMB’s response is unduly delayed. Contractor, Hugo MB Contracting Inc. (Mark Dellandrea): 905-299-1335 or 905-875-4884 Contract Administrator, TULLOCH Engineering Inc. (Ben Belfry): (705) 789-7851 (Ext.443) Owner, Township of Armour (David Creasor): (705) 382-3332

At AHHC (Almaguin Highlands Health Council), they believe the best healthcare solutions are built together—with patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare partners working as one community. That’s why they are inviting YOU to take part in an important community survey . 📝 Click here to complete the survey now → Survey Link Your voice matters. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, healthcare provider, or simply someone who cares deeply about the wellbeing of our region, your input will directly influence the planning and delivery of healthcare in the Almaguin Highlands. Why Participate? You know the challenges and strengths of our healthcare system firsthand. You can help guide decisions that affect your care—and the care of your neighbours. By coming together, AHHC can ensure healthcare services reflect the real needs of our community. Your Voice Matters: What Happens After the AHHC Survey? 🔍 AHHC will use your input to identify opportunities for local government to support healthcare improvements. Your feedback will help AHHC highlight specific areas where local collaboration can make a difference—whether it’s better access to services, support for caregivers, or more seamless care between providers. 📣 Then, AHHC will bring the community together at a public summit. Once AHHC has gathered and reviewed your feedback, AHHC will host a Public Healthcare Summit to share the results, outline next steps, and continue the conversation. Let’s build a healthier future for Almaguin Highlands— together .

The Township of Armour is declaring a Significant Weather Event in response to extreme rainfall and stormwater flooding that occurred between July 6 and July 7, 2025. This declaration is being made in accordance with Ontario Regulation 239/02.