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by Charlene Watt 10 July 2025
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Armour passed By-law No. 43-2025 on the 8th day of July, 2025, under Section 34 of the Planning Act. An appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal 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 than 4:30 p.m. on July 28, 2025.
by Charlene Watt 10 July 2025
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Armour passed By-law No. 44-2025 on the 8th day of July, 2025, under Section 34 of the Planning Act. An appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal 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 than 4:30 p.m. on July 28, 2025.
SolarBank has secured IESO approval to establish a 4.99 MW BESS in Armour Township
by Charlene Watt 8 July 2025
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.
by Charlene Watt 7 July 2025
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.
7 July 2025
Tax Sale Advertisement
26 June 2025
The Township of Armour would like to inform residents and visitors that a temporary radar digital speed sign is being rotated through various locations in the community.
by Charlene Watt 18 June 2025
The Burk's Falls and District Historical Society is seeking to fill a part-time position dedicated to assisting with the operations of two heritage centres: The Watt Century Farm House and the Wiseman's Corner Schoolhouse . The role is broken down into three main requirements: public education, marketing, & facility administration. For questions related to the employment opportunity, please contact Diane Brandt, President at 705-382-6502 . Please submit your resume and cover letter in person or electronically to: Township of Armour Att: Charlene Watt, Clerk P.O. Box 533, 56 Ontario Street Burk’s Falls, ON P0A 1C0 Email: clerk@armourtownship.ca Please identify “Part-Time Person” on the envelope or in the email subject line The Township of Armour is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accommodations will be provided upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will only be used for the purpose of determining eligibility for this competition. Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
by Charlene Watt 16 June 2025
Administrative Monetary Penalty (AMP) The AMP system is designed to streamline the enforcement of, and increase compliance with, Township of Amour’s By-laws. Under AMP, Penalty Notice disputes are handled by the Township through the use of Screening and Hearing Officers who are able to modify, cancel, or otherwise affirm penalties. The purpose of this method is to reduce congestion in the courts and to provide a local (Township) resolution affording an accessible, transparent, and streamlined dispute resolution process. As mentioned, the method in which the AMP system is enforced is conducted through the use of a Penalty Notice. A Penalty Notice is only enforced by Township of Armour’s By-law Enforcement personnel who have been provided authority by Council. Penalty Notices are issued for contraventions of various Township by-laws, of which it draws its authority through the AMP By-law. What is a Penalty Notice? The method in which an AMP By-law contravention is enforced is found through the use of a Penalty Notice. A Penalty Notice is a notice that is served on an individual that has alleged to contravene the AMP By-law and by doing so has been assessed a monetary penalty. A Penalty Notice forms a debt to the Township in which the individual is required to make payment within a 15-day timeframe or request a review or extension. Penalty Notices are governed by the Township AMP By-law and the statutory authority found within of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25. The following is a list of By-laws that are authorized for the use within Administrative Monetary Penalty System: Animal Control By-law (Including Dogs) Animal(s)-at-Large By-law (not including Dogs) Backyard Chicken By-law Depositing of Snow on Municipal Highways By-law Dock Bubblers Aerators and/or De-Icers By-law Dumping By-law Municipal Parks By-law Noise By-law Nuisance Beavers and Beaver Dams By-law Open Air Burning By-law Public Nuisances By-law Smoking or Vaping Cannabis / Tobacco By-law Trailer Licencing By-law Please refer to the information on the reverse side of the Penalty Notice. The Administrative Penalty Notice number is located on the top portion of the Penalty Notice. The Penalty Notice Number is unique and identifies a specific incident(s) in which an AMP By-law has been contravened. Individuals are encouraged to safeguard the Penalty Notice and all relevant information held within. How to Make a Payment Within 15 Days, payment can be made for all Administrative Monetary Penalty fines in the following manner. Following the issue of a Penalty Notice, the person is permitted to make a voluntary payment by using one of the following methods: Online: e-Transfer to info@armourtownship.ca Please indicate “Penalty Notice” as subject and include Penalty Notice number. In Person: Cash or Debit Card. Personal Cheques/Certified Cheques/Money Order (include Penalty Notice number) and made payable to “Township of Armour” By Mail: To the Municipal Office. Township of Armour, P.O. Box 533, 56 Ontario Street, Burk’s Falls, Ontario, P0A 1C0. Personal Cheques/Certified Cheques/Money Order (include Penalty Notice number) and made payable to “Township of Armour” Payment is not considered made until received by the Township. Persons must allow sufficient mailing time for payments. Persons should not send cash by mail. Post-dated cheques or payment by installations are not accepted. NSF cheques will be subject to an administrative charge. Late Payment Please pay Late Payment amount (as seen on the Penalty Notice) after the 15 days from service has expired.
by Charlene Watt 11 June 2025
The Township of Armour is initiating changes to the Zoning By-law which involve removing the restrictions on a single detached dwelling being not permitted as an accessory use to a large number of permitted uses in the Rural Industrial M Zone of the Armour Township Zoning By-law. TAKE NOTICE That the Council of the Township of Armour will hold a Public Meeting on July 8th, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. to consider a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act to amend By-law No. 27-95 as amended, the Armour Township Zoning By-law. 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. 
by Charlene Watt 11 June 2025
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Armour passed By-law No. 35-2025 on the 10th day of June, 2025, under Section 34 of the Planning Act. 1. Explanatory Note: This By-law applies to all lots of one hectare (2.5 acres) or more within the Township of Armour which are located above the high water mark elevation as defined by Sections 2.90 and 2.111 of the Armour Township Zoning By-law. 2. AND TAKE notice that an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal 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 than 4:30 p.m. on July 2nd, 2025. 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 Ontario Land Tribunal (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 made payable to The Municipal Corporation of the Township of Armour. Only specific stakeholders, including the applicant, the Minister, public bodies, a “specified person” and /or registered owner of any land to which the Zoning By-law would apply may appeal a zoning by-law to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of 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 a public meeting or written submissions to the Council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Land Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. More information is available for review at the Armour Township office during regular business hours or phone 705-382-3332. A copy of this Notice, email links, and additional information can also be found on the Armour Township website www.armourtownship.ca.  Dated at the Township of Armour, this 11th day of June, 2025.
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