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 next Census of Population will take place in May 2026. To support this important project, Statistics Canada is hiring for supervisory and non-supervisory positions. Approximately 32,000 jobs are available across Canada! Statistics Canada is looking for local people to help collect accurate data in our community. This data is vital for planning and evaluating programs and services such as education, health care, child care, housing, emergency services, roads, public transportation and job training. For more information, visit census.gc.ca/jobs

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipal Corporation of the Township of Armour passed By-law No. 15-2026 on the 24th day of March, 2026, to Amend Zoning By-law 27-95 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, rezoning the lands legally described as Part of Lot 23, Concessions 1 and 2, known municipally as 233 Cherry Hill Road. 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 14th day, of April, 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 an 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. Dated at the Township of Armour this 25th day of March, 2026.  Mrs. Charlene Watt, Clerk Township of Armour 56 Ontario Street, Box 533 Burk’s Falls, ON P0A 1C0 Explanatory Note: This By-law applies to Part Lot 23 Concession 2, and all of Lot 23, Concession 1 in the Township of Armour, District of Parry Sound. The purpose of this By-law was to rezone the subject lands to fulfill the conditions of the approved Plan of Subdivision, File S-01/24 to permit year-round residential uses on Deer Lake on 15 new lots; provide a 30 m setback to Deer Lake and wetlands; provide a 15 m setback to other watercourses; prohibit development, including docks within Type 1 Fish habitat; Implement a Holding Provision on a proposed Lot 11 pending a Stage 3 (and if required Stage 4) Site-Specific Archaeological Assessment; and prohibit future residential development and land division on additional lands owned by the applicant preventing backlot development. Rural Exception - 108 (Ru-108) on Schedule ‘A-1’ shall not permit residential development and further land division. Lakeshore Residential Exception-109 (LR-109) on Schedule ‘A-1’, the following new provisions shall apply: i. A minimum lot frontage of 61 m ii. A minimum 30 m Setback to Deer Lake and wetlands; iii. A minimum 15 m Setback to other watercourses; iv. No new development, including docks are permited within Type 1 Fish Habitat, as shown on Schedule ‘A-2’. Lakeshore Residential Exception-110 (LR-110) on Schedule ‘A-1’ atached, the following new provisions shall apply: i. A minimum 30 m Setback to Deer Lake and wetlands ii. A minimum 15 m Setback to other watercourses iii. No new development, including docks are permited within Type 1 Fish Habitat, as shown on Schedule ‘A-2’. No buildings, structures or site alteration shall be permited on the land identified as Lakeshore Residential Exception 110 – Holding (LR-110H) identified on Schedule A-1, known as “Lot 11” until such time as a further By-law is passed to remove the Holding provision. i. The Holding (H) Symbol shall not be removed until a Stage 3 (if required Stage 4) Site- Specific Archaeological Assessment has been completed to the satisfaction of the Township.

Join Hydro One at a community open house to learn more about this project. Ontario’s long-term demand for electricity is increasing. To meet this demand, Hydro One will invest in a new priority transmission line between Sudbury and Barrie. The proposed priority project is a new single-circuit, 500-kilovolt (kV) transmission line that will span approximately 300 kilometres from the Hanmer Transformer Station (TS) in Sudbury to the Essa TS near Barrie, including associated station facility expansions. The line is expected to be in service in 2032. The project includes the direction from the Ontario government to complete development work for a second new single-circuit, 500-kV transmission line. The proposed transmission line will be developed in partnership with First Nations and help support new generation opportunities in northern Ontario, strengthen reliability and prepare the system for future growth. A recommended in-service date for the second line will be determined by the Independent Electricity System Operator. This critical infrastructure will support reliability, foster economic growth and investments and ensure a dependable power supply for the significant increase in electricity use anticipated in northern Ontario. Next steps Join Hydro One in person or online in April to learn more about the project. This project will be subject to the Class Environmental Assessment. (Class EA) for Transmission Facilities (2024), a planning process that includes opportunities for public and community input. Later this year, Hydro One will issue a Notice of Commencement to formally start the Class EA. At that time, Hydro One will also invite you to a second round of community open houses where they will share a project update, including route alternatives for the proposed lines. If you’d like to be added to the project contact list, share comments or ask questions, please reach out to Hydro One anytime. Community Relations Telephone: 1-877-345-6799 Email: Community.Relations@HydroOne.com Join Hydro One at a community open house to meet the team, ask questions and share your input. Monday, April 13 4 to 7 p.m. East Bayfield Community Centre 80 Livingstone St. E. Barrie Tuesday, April 14 4 to 7 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 117 30 Mary St. Parry Sound Wednesday, April 15 4 to 7 p.m. Centennial Arena 4333 Centennial Dr. Hanmer Thursday, April 16 4 to 7 p.m. Bracebridge Sportsplex 110 Clearbrook Trail Bracebridge You can also attend an online community open house: Please register at HydroOne.com/SBTL Tuesday, April 21 6 to 7 p.m. Platform: Microsoft Teams

As planning continues for a refreshed event in 2026, we want to share that the festival will not include the firefighter challenge, car show, or vendor market, and will not be hosted at the Burk’s Falls Fairgrounds. The Recreation Department and Heritage Festival Planning Committee are working to explore new opportunities that highlight our community’s unique culture, heritage, and artistic spirit in different ways. More information will be shared as plans develop—stay tuned for updates as we look ahead to 2026. The Recreation Department and Heritage Festival Planning Committee wish to advise the community of important changes to the direction and format of the Heritage Festival moving forward. After thoughtful consideration and careful review of the festival’s long-term vision, it has been decided that the event will not operate as a large-scale fairground-based festival at this time. The Department and Committee are currently working to evaluate various event options that celebrate the area’s vibrant artistic, cultural and heritage features. The Township of Armour wishes to extend sincere thanks to all of our valued event partners, contributors, and attendees for making the event possible. Over the coming weeks, the committee will be consulting with various festival partners to explore opportunities that bring new experiences to our community. We recognize that this may come as a shock to many who have come to look forward including Heritage Festival in their summer plans. We encourage you all to stay tuned to the Armour Township Facebook Page to remain up to date on event details and information. 

Please note that the Municipal Office, Garage and Landfill will be CLOSED on Friday, April 18, 2025 and Monday, April 21, 2025.

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: April 27, 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

The Southeast Parry Sound District Planning Board is the governing authority in the Township of Armour for land division. Generally, the notice, circulation, possible site visit, and a decision on a consent application will be completed within 60 days of receipt of a Complete Application. This time frame is dependent upon the date of submission of the application, whether or not concerns or objections are raised and the complexity of the application. If a person or public body has the ability to appeal the decision of Southeast Parry Sound District Planning Board in respect of the proposed consent to the Ontario Land Tribunal but does not make written submissions to Southeast Parry Sound District Planning Board before it gives or refuses to give a provisional consent, the Tribunal may dismiss the appeal. IF YOU WISH TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE DECISION OF THE SOUTHEAST PARRY SOUND DISTRICT PLANNING BOARD IN RESPECT OF THE PROPOSED CONSENT, YOU MUST MAKE A WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE PLANNING BOARD Prior to making a decision on the application for consent, the approval authority must provide at least 14 days notice of the application to the persons and public bodies prescribed in O. Reg. 197/96. See below Notice of Application header for a list of current applications. The conditions to the granting of consents must be fulfilled within two years from the date of the Notice of Decision. The conditions must be fulfilled prior to the granting of consent. The Southeast Parry Sound District Planning Board meets virtually on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Any member of the public who wishes to attend the virtual meeting may contact the Secretary-Treasurer by noon on the meeting date by email at lmoyer@sepsdplanningboard.ca to request the Zoom link. Notice of Application from the SEPSDPB: B-033/24; B-034/24 & B-035/24: Part Lot 3, Concession 6 - Creasor B-047/24 & B-048/24: Part Lot 11, Concession 13 - 529153 Ontario Limited (Amended) S-001/24: Part Lot 23, Concession 1 & 2 - Plan of Subdivision - Prentice (Notice of Application & Public Meeting) Prentice Subdivision Reports/Studies Subdivision Application - Prentice Draft Subdivision Plan - Prentice Public Meeting Details & Submissions - March 2025 Planning Board - Planning Justification Report - April 2025 Agent's Response to Planning Board's PJR - April 23, 2025 Planning Board - Planner's Response to Agent - April 30, 2025 RiverStone Environmental Response to Planning Board's PJR - May 26, 2025 RiverStone Environmental Response to Deer Wintering - June 6, 2025 Don Murphy - Deer Habitat Assessment 101 Submission - June 17, 2025 Planning Board - Planner's Recommendation Report - June 17, 2025 Township of Armour - Recommended Conditions - July 8, 2025 Deer Lake Association -Recommended Conditions - July 16, 2025 MNRF Comments - Deer Wintering Assessment - October, 2025 Armour Council Resolution - Amendment to Condition #3 - January, 2026 Planning Board Resolution - Amendment to Condition #3 - January, 2026 Notice of Zoning By-law Amendment - Prentice - S-01/24 B-001/25 & B-002/25: Part Lot 20, Concession 6 - Creasor B-003/25 & B-004/25: Part Lot 20, Concession 6 - Creasor B-006/25: Part Lots 23 & 24, Concession 13 - Holder B-015/25 & B-016/25: Part Lot 11, Concession 8 - Patterson B-027/25 & B-028/25: Part Lots 17 & 18, Concession 7 & 8 - Stevenson B-032/25 & B-033/25: M632 Lot 10 - Hodge B-044/25: Part Lots 12 & 13, Concession 1 - Taylor B-049/25: Part Lot 21, Concession 4 - Armstrong (Lot Addition to Part Lot 22, Con 4) Planner's Report - February, 2026 and appendixes Armour Council Resolution - Amendment to Condition #6 - February, 2026 Planning Board Resolution - Amendment to Condition #6 - January, 2026 B-051/25, B-052/25 & B-053/25: Part Lot 11, Concession 10 - James B-005/26: Part Lot 3, Concession 4 - October 14th Holdings Inc. Notice of Decision: B-010/21: Part Block C, Plan M91 - Murphy B-014/21 & B-015/21: Part Lot 8, Concession 13 - 2152900 Ontario Inc B-018/21: Lot 14, Concession 11 - Komadowski B-021/21 & B-022/21: Part Lot 14, Concession 1 - Forler B-026/21 & B-027/21 & B-028/21: Lot 14, Concession 10 - Meier/Pingel B-029/21 & B-030/21 & B-031/21: Part Lots 13 & 14, Concessions 13 & 14 - BLHR Holdings Ltd. B-033/21: Part Lots 6 & 7, Concession 7 - Allen B-034/21: Part Lots 27 & 28, Concession 10 / Lots 28 & 29, Concession 9 - Quinn B-035/21: Part Lot 8, Concession 11 - Jessop B-036/21: Part Lot 18, Concession 5 - McPhillips (formerly Ewart) B-041/21 & B-042/21 & B-043/21: Part Lot 20, Concession 12 - Murney B-053/21: Part Lot 28, Concession 8 - Cubberley B-054/21: Part Lot 7, Concession 2 - Mulligan B-057/21: Part Lots 22 & 23, Concession 3 & 4 - Edwards B-059/21: Part Lot 3, Concession 13 - Gertlbauer B-001/22: Part Lots 25 to 27, Concession 1 - Ricknauth B-002/22 & B-003/22: Part Lot 11, Concession 14 - Ross B-007/22 & B-008/22 & B-009/22: Part Lot 20, Concession 12 - Gosbee B-012/22 & B-013/22: Part Lot 20, Concession 6 - Nasturzio B-014/22 & B-015/22: Lot 3, Concession 6 - Creasor B-022/22: Part Lot 7, Concession 1 - Peavoy B-036/22: Part Lot 16, Concession 3 - Vignale/Gray B-037/22: Lot 24, Concession 10 - Carter-Adams B-038/22 & B-039/22: Part Lot 14, Concession 14 - BLHR Holdings Ltd. B-040/22 & B-041/22 & B-042/22 and B-043/22: Part Lot 13, Concession 2 - Rand/Warren B-048/22 & B-049/22 & B-050/22 & B-051/22: Part Lot 11, Concession 14 - 2152900 Ontario Inc B-055/22 & B-056/22: Part Lots 17 & 18, Concession 7 - Stevenson B-064/22 & B-065/22 & B-066/22: Part Lot 7, Concession 1 - Healey B-069/22: Lot 20, Concession 9 - Boyes B-075/22: Part Lot 20, Concession 10 - Boyes B-076/22: Part Lot 20, Concession 9 - Boyes B-084/22 & B-085/22: Part Lot 23, Concession 2 - Prentice B-086/22 & B-087/22: Part Lot 13, Concession 14 - BLHR Holdings Ltd. B-099/22, B-100/22, B-101/22, B-102/22, B-103/22, Part Lot 5, Concession 4 - 1658101 Ontario Inc. B-004/23 & B-005/23: Part Lot 8, Concession 1 - Maw B-006/23: Part Lot 21, Concession 12 - Gosbee B-009/23 & B-010/23: Part Lots 29 & 30, Concession 14 - Todd B-011/23 & B-012/23: Part Lot 18, Concession 7 - Patriki B-013/23, B-014/23, B-015/23, B-016/23: Part Lots 16 & 17, Concession 11 - Mashinter B-017/23, B-018/23, B-019/23 & B-020/23: Part Lot 3, Concession 13 - Ferrier & Garrod B-024/23: Part Lot 14, Concession 14 - BLHR Holdings Ltd. B-032/23, B-033/23, B-034/23, B-035/23: Part Lots 21 - 24, Concessions 3 - 5 - Armstrong B-039/23 & B-040/23: Part Lot 20, Concession 6 - Nasturzio B-006/24: Concession 2, Part Lot 13 - Murray B-007/24 & B-008/24: Concessions 17 & 18, Part Lots 7 & 8 - Stevenson B-013/24: Concession 11, Part Lot 7 - Gomes B-014/24, B-015/24, B-016/24 & B-017/24: Concession 13, Part Lot 3 - Ferrier/Garrod B-020/24 & B-021/24: Concession 4, Part Lot 4 - Valvur/Oakes B-022/24 & B-023/24: Concession 1, Part Lot 7 - Healey/Gracey B-033/24, B-034/24 & B-035/24: Concession 6, Part Lot 3 - Creasor B-047/24 & B-048/24: Part Lot 11, Concession 13 - 529153 Ontario Limited B-001/25 & B-002/25: Part Lot 20, Concession 6 - Creasor B-003/25 & B-004/25: Part Lot 20, Concession 6 - Creasor B-006/25: Part Lots 23 & 24, Concession 13 - Holder B-015/25 & B-016/25: Part Lot 11, Concession 8 - Patterson S-01/24: Part Lot 23, Concessions 1 and 2 - Prentice & Amendment to Condition #3 By-law #15-2026: S-01/24 Rezoning B-027/25 & B-028/25: Part Lots 17 & 18, Concession 7 & 8 - Stevenson B-032/25 & B-033/25: M632 Lot 10 - Hodge B-044/25: Part Lots 12 & 13, Concession 1 - Taylor B-049/25: Part Lot 21, Concession 4 - Armstrong (Lot Addition to Part Lot 22, Con 4) B-051/25, B-052/25 & B-053/25: Part Lot 11, Concession 10 - James The Southeast Parry Sound District Planning Board will hold meetings via the ZOOM application until further notice.

MARCH 4, 2026 - Spring is approaching! With consistent and increasingly warmer weather upon us, the Katrine outdoor ice rink has been closed for the season. Thank you to Dylan Hamilton and Sons Property Maintenance for an outstanding job as our Ice Technician. Thank you to everyone that was able to make use of the rink for a wonderful outdoor skating season! The ice pad will be converted into a basketball court once the snow melts. If you want to throw some hoops or hang out with friends while breaking some sweat, the outdoor basketball court will be a great place to do so!