PUBLIC NOTICES

East Parry Sound Community Support Services is a community-based support program administered by Eastholme Home for the Aged that helps seniors and adults with disabilities remain independent and connected within their homes and communities across the East Parry Sound region. The organization provides practical and social support services including Meals on Wheels, transportation to medical appointments, wheelchair-accessible transit, seniors’ luncheons, and community wellness programs. Through staff and volunteers, the program focuses on improving quality of life, reducing isolation, and supporting individuals who may be affected by age, illness, recovery, or disability. 

Almaguin Highlands Health Council is dedicated to improving access to quality healthcare services for residents across the Almaguin Highlands region. Its mission is to advocate for sustainable rural healthcare, support collaboration among healthcare providers and community partners, and help ensure that local residents can access timely, patient-centred medical services close to home. Through community engagement, strategic partnerships, and ongoing support for healthcare initiatives, the council works to strengthen the region’s healthcare system and enhance the overall health and well-being of the communities it serves. The Almaguin Highlands Health Council (sometimes listed as the Almaguin Highlands Health Centre Committee/AHHCC) holds regular monthly meetings on the first Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. Meetings are typically hybrid (in-person and via Zoom). For additional meeting details, please email Deb Duce at dduce@maoht.ca Community members can get involved by: Attending public meetings when available Participating in community healthcare surveys and public consultations Volunteering for committees or advisory initiatives through participating municipalities Contacting the council directly to share healthcare concerns or ideas for improving rural healthcare services The council works collaboratively with municipalities, healthcare providers, and residents to improve healthcare access and services throughout the Almaguin Highlands region. Official website: Almaguin Highlands Health Centre

Notice of Passing of Zoning By-law No. 30-2026 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR ZBA-2026-02 TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Armour passed By-law No. 30-2026 on the 12th day of May, 2026, to Amend Zoning By-law 27-95 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, to rezone Part Lots 21, 22, 23 and 24, Concessions 3, 4 and 5 in the Township of Armour, District of Parry Sound to a Rural Exception to recognize the minimum frontages and minimum areas as a result of a lot line adjustment approved by the Planning Board on January 28, 2026. The by-law will continue to prohibit new backlot development around Three Mile Lake. This Amendment rezones the subject lands to Rural Exception No. 111 (Ru-111) to recognize new lot configurations and repeal Rural Exception No. 107 (Ru-107).  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 1 st day, of June, 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 13 th day of May, 2026. Charlene Watt, Clerk Township of Armour 56 Ontario Street, Box 533 Burk’s Falls, ON P0A 1C0 BY-LAW NO. 30-2026 PURPOSE AND EFFECT Explanatory Note: Lands Affected: This By-law applies to Part Lots 21, 22, 23 and 24, Concessions 3, 4 and 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 Exception No. 107 (Ru-107) with a portion zoned Flood Plan (FP) containing Russell Lake, and its outflow creek, located within the subject lands. Proposed Zoning: This Amendment will rezone the subject lands to Rural Exception to recognize new lot configurations and repeal Rural Exception No. 107 (Ru-107) 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 a Rural Exception to recognize the minimum frontages and minimum areas as a result of a lot line adjustment approved by the Planning Board on January 28, 2026. The by-law will continue to prohibit new backlot development around Three Mile Lake. Section 19 Exceptions of Zoning By-law No. 27-95, as amended, is hereby amended by adding thereto the following exception clause: “Ru-111 Schedule ‘A-6' Notwithstanding the provisions of Rural (Ru) Zone Section 6.3 “Zone Requirements for Dwellings and Institutional Uses Permitted” of the Armour Township Zoning By-law No. 27-95, as amended, the Minimum Lot Frontage and Minimum Lot Area of any existing lot within the subject lands shall remain as it existed on January 28, 2026 the date of severance approval by the Southeast Parry Sound District Planning Board”; and Schedule ‘A-6' of Zoning By-law No. 27-95, as amended, is hereby amended by changing the zoning classification of the subject lands forming Part of Lots 21, 22, 23 and 24, Concession 3, 4, and 5, from the Rural (Ru) Zone to the Rural Exception No.111 (Ru-111) Zone in accordance with Schedule “A” attached hereto and by this reference forming part of this By-law; and By-law No. 5-2024 be repealed.

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.

Load Restriction regulations are in effect until May 14, 2026.

The Township of Armour is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified developers, healthcare providers, and related organizations interested in partnering to develop the Almaguin Health & Innovation Hub (AHI Hub). The proposed Hub will expand and complement existing healthcare services across the Almaguin Highlands region, improving access to essential medical, wellness, and community services for residents. The project will be located on a 15-acre municipally owned property at Pegg’s Mountain Road and Ferguson Road in Armour Township. The Township has completed preliminary studies to support development readiness and is seeking partners to help bring the Hub to life. Opportunities for Participation The Township is seeking: Lead Developers to plan, finance, and construct a facility that will house healthcare and related services. Healthcare and Extended Healthcare Service Providers interested in leasing space to deliver services such as wellness offices, physiotherapy, chiropractic care, diagnostic imaging, pharmacy services, fitness facilities, dialysis, optometry, community kitchen programming, and other complementary services. Development may proceed through either: Sale of land (all or part of the site) subject to a development agreement, or Long-term municipal ground lease, subject to Council approval. Submission Deadline Sealed Expressions of Interest clearly marked: “Expression of Interest – Almaguin Health and Innovation Hub” Must be received by: June 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM (noon) Submit to: Dave Gray, CAO Township of Armour 56 Ontario Street, P.O. Box 533 Burk’s Falls, ON P0A 1C0 Additional Information Selected respondents may be invited to participate in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and stakeholder group to advance project planning, partnerships, and funding applications. For more information and submission details, please contact the Township of Armour at cao@armourtownship.ca Location Corner of Pegg's Mountain Road and Ferguson Road. Concession 7, Part Lot 5, Registered Plan 42R-22866, Part 2. REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Regarding Almaguin Health & Innovation Hub Pegg’s Mountain Road Development Lands REOI# 2026-01

Natural hazards may be beyond our control, but there are ways to reduce the risk and the impact of whatever emergency we might face. Emergency Preparedness Week (May 3-9, 2026) encourages people in Canada to take concrete actions to be better prepared to protect themselves and their household during emergencies. This special week is a national effort lead by Public Safety Canada, provincial and territorial emergency management organizations, Indigenous organizations, non-governmental organizations, and private sector. For additional information, please contact Amy Tilley , our Community Emergency Management Co-ordinator to learn about our role in emergency response. By taking a few simple steps, you can become better prepared to face a range of emergencies – anytime, anywhere. It is important to: Know the risks – Although the consequences of disasters can be similar, knowing the risks specific to our community and our region can help you better prepare Make a plan - It will help you and your family know what to do Make an emergency kit – During an emergency, we will all need some basic supplies. We may need to get by without power or tap water. Be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours in an emergency Visit www.getprepared.ca (or your EMO or local website) for more resources to help you and your family prepare for all types of emergencies. We encourage you to take concrete actions to be better prepared. Please do your part! Experience has shown that individual preparedness goes a long way to help people cope better – both during and after a major disaster.

The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing has amended the Building Code and made changes to the administrative provisions related to the enforcement of Part 8 “Sewage Systems” of the Building Code. These changes have been made to streamline and expedite the development process, save costs, and improve service delivery times on sewage permits and inspections. Effective May 1, 2026, the enforcement authority for sewage systems will be transferred from the North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority to the Township of Armour. Administrative amendments to the Building Code will revise Table 1.7.1.1., Enforcement of the Provisions of the Act and Code Related to Sewage Systems, which forms part of Sentence 1.7.1.1.(1) of Division C. As a result, the authority to enforce the sewage system provisions under the Building Code and the Building Code Act will no longer fall under the jurisdiction of the North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority. Instead, the building departments of the Townships of Perry, Seguin, McMurrich-Monteith, Armour, and the Municipality of McDougall will be responsible for issuing permits and enforcement of septic system provisions, including conducting inspections and issuing orders for remedial actions where necessary. SEWAGE SYSTEM/SEPTIC PROGRAM: To access the Township's webpage that contains details on the Sewage System Program and the applications, please click here. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Question 1 - For existing septic permits currently issued by NBMCA, will NBMCA complete these permits as part of the transition? As of May 1, 2026, the responsibility for building permit, regardless of where the permit was originally issued is transferred to the townships/municipality. Even if the building permit was submitted and issued through NMBCA, the townships/municipalities become the approval authority and point of contact for any ongoing review, amendments, conditions, inspections, or compliance. NMBCA will no longer administer or manage the permit beyond May 1, 2026. Question 2 - When does the NBMCA stop accepting Part 8 Building Permit applications in these geographies? The NBMCA will stop accepting Part 8 Sewage System applications effective May 1, 2026. In practice the last day NBMCA will accept Part 8 applications is on April 30, 2026. Starting May 1, 2026, the responsibility transfers to the applicable local municipalities/townships in the North Bay area. Question 3 - What happens to building permit application submitted but not yet issued before the transition date? Building permit applications for sewage systems that were submitted to NBMCA but not issued before May 1, 2026, will not be processed by NBMCA. Effective May 1, 2026, NBMCA has no authority to issue, continue, review, or administer these applications in these geographies. Where an application was validly submitted before May 1, 2026, the application will be transferred to the appropriate township or municipality, which will assume full authority and responsibility to complete the permitting process. Permit applicants will not be required to re‑submit their application solely due to the transfer of authority. NBMCA and the affected townships/municipalities are expected to coordinate the timely transfer of files and application materials to support continuity and minimize disruption for applicants. Question 4 – Would permit applicants that submitted and paid fees to NBMCA be required to submit addition building application fees to the township or municipality? Permit applicants who have already submitted an application and paid fees to NBMCA will not be required to pay additional application fees simply because authority transfers to the township or municipality. Question 5 - Who has authority to issue orders (e.g. order to comply on active permits? After May 1, 2026, the responsibility for building permit, issuing orders (e.g., stop work order to comply) regardless of where the permit was originally opened is transferred to the townships/municipality. Question 6 - Who assumes responsibility for ongoing compliance or enforcement files? As of May 1, 2026, all authority and responsibility transfers to the townships/municipality, which becomes the sole approval authority and point of contact for all matters moving forward. NBMCA will not continue, amend, enforce, or administer permits related to Part 8 “Sewage Systems” of the Building Code after May 1, 2026, in these geographies. Effective May 1, 2026, NBMCA has no authority for permitting, approvals, reviews, compliance, inspections, or administrative functions, regardless of whether a permit or application was originally opened with NBMCA. Where a matter spans both periods, coordination between authorities may be required to ensure a resolution. Question 7 - Can municipalities rely on approvals or inspections conducted by the former authority? Yes, municipalities may rely on approvals, inspections, and inspection records completed by the former authority (i.e., NBMCA) prior to the transition date. Municipalities are not required to redo inspections due to the transfer of authority. Question 8 – Would permit files, inspection reports, and drawings be transferred to municipalities? Yes, building permit files, inspection reports, drawings, and related records will be transferred from NMBCA to the townships and municipality. Records may be transferred in digital or hard‑copy format, depending on availability. Question 9 - Will municipalities adopt consistent policies, or may requirements differ between jurisdictions? Administrative practices may differ between municipalities. However, the building permit application form and technical requirements of the Building Code are the same across Ontario. Question 10 – Will the transition affect the period of time which a building permit is issued or refused? The prescribed time frames set out in Article 1.3.1.3. of Division C of Ontario’s Building Code continue to apply following the transition on May 1, 2026. Where a complete building permit application for a Part 8 sewage system was validly submitted to NBMCA prior to May 1, 2026, the applicable prescribed time frame is calculated from the date the application was complete, not from the date the file is transferred to the township or municipality. The transfer of authority does not restart or reset the prescribed time frame. If an application was incomplete at the time of transition, the prescribed time frame does not begin until the application is made complete. Any requests for additional information made prior to May 1, 2026, remain valid and may be carried forward by the township or municipality. As of May 1, 2026, the townships/municipality assumes responsibility for administering the application within the remaining prescribed time frame and in compliance with Article 1.3.1.3. of the Building Code. However, while efforts will be made to ensure a smooth transition, processing timelines could be temporarily affected. NBMCA and townships/municipalities are expected to coordinate the transfer of files to minimize delays and disruption for permit applicants.

The Township of Armour is grateful for the residents that are environmentally conscious and contribute to a cleaner and more beautiful municipal road system. Your efforts are very much appreciated and we look forward to working with you on this very important initiative. Your community pride has not gone unrecognized. Thank you for your volunteering hours! With your help, you beautify the Township and help animals by cleaning up the wild spaces where they live.