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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 .

Armour Township Council and staff are looking for your ideas, input, and feedback through the 2025 Armour Township Future Planning Survey. Please take 10-15 minutes to share your thoughts and help us plan for future prosperity and better tax-dollar value for all residents and community members.

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.

The Township of Armour is now offering residents the option to receive Property Tax Information by email. With a simple registration, you can choose to receive your Property Tax Notices electronically — a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to paper mail. To get started, please complete the Email Consent Form and submit it by email to admin@armourtownship.ca or drop it off at the Township Office. For more information, contact us at (705) 382-3332 or admin@armourtownship.ca.

2025 Dog Licence Fees Dog owners must register all dogs within the Township of Armour. Licensing your dog(s) can give you peace of mind. In the event your dog wanders away from you or your property a dog licence will help the By-law Enforcement Department to contact you quickly and easily. A Lifetime dog licence is now available. A one time fee of $155.00 will cover your pet for life - no need for annual renewal fees for your dog tag! Replacement Dog Tags: If you lose or break your dog tag, you can purchase a replacement tag for $7.00. To purchase your dog licence(s) please visit our Municipal Office located at 56 Ontario Street Burk's Falls or you may register online. For more information, please contact our By-law Officer at bylaw@armourtownship.ca or by phone at (705) 477-3793

The District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board (DSSAB) provides social services to all citizens in the District of Parry Sound, including: Children's Services (Child care information & fee subsidy, directly operated home and child care programs, EarlyON programs, and Inclusion Support Services) Income Support & Stability (Financial Support, Ontario Works, employment support, life stabilization support, and the Homelessness Prevention Program) Housing Services (Community housing, landlord engagement, housing programs, and housing subsidies) Violence Against Women (Esprit Place Family Resource Centre & Shelter, the Outreach Program, and the Children’s Voices Program) CONNECT WITH THE DSSAB! www.psdssab.org 1-800-461-4464 Facebook.com/psdssab Twitter.com/psdssab Mission Statement “We are committed to the provision and promotion of services that assist individuals in attaining an optimum quality of life and that contribute to the well-being of the community.” January 10, 2025 Press Release Municipalities Under Pressure: The Human and Financial Cost of Ontario's Homelessness Crisis DSSAB Strategic Plan - 2021 District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board Quarterly Reports February 2025 Report January 2025 Report November 2024 Report October 2024 Report July/August 2024 Report June 2024 Report May 2024 Report April 2024 Report March 2024 Report February 2024 Report January 2024 Report November 2023 Report (Appendix A , B , C , D ) October 2023 Report September 2023 Report District of Parry Sound Housing and Homelessness Annual Report 2022-2023 July 2023 Report June 2023 Report May 2023 Report April 2023 Report March 2023 Report February 2023 Report November 2022 Report October 2022 Report September 2022 Report July 2022 Report June 2022 Report May 2022 Report April 2022 Report March 2022 Report February 2022 Report January 2022 Report December 2021 Report November 2021 Report October 2021 Report July 2021 Report June 2021 Report May 2021 Report April 2021 Report March 2021 Report February 2021 Report January 2021 Report December 2020 Report November 2020 Report October 2020 Report September 2020 Report

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare is undergoing a dynamic transformation. Our redevelopment efforts focus on innovative health care approaches, utilizing advanced medical technologies and enhancing collaborative practices. With a strong commitment to the residents of Muskoka and surrounding areas, we are developing a Made-in-Muskoka Healthcare plan—tailored to meet the unique needs of the community we proudly serve. This evolution ensures that every resident receives exceptional, personalized care in their own community. 

ServiceOntario has returned to our community. Service will be available Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Armour, Ryerson and Burk's Falls Memorial Arena (220 Centre Street, Burk's Falls). The mobile service centre offers the following services: driver's licences vehicle permits and plates stickers for commercial vehicles accessible parking permit driver and vehicle records health card and insurance ( OHIP ) organ and tissue donation birth, marriage and death photo card apostille/authentication of documents fishing, hunting and camping housing and property taxes Visit Ontario.ca/Locations for additional locations. Don’t wait in line, book an appointment online at Ontario.ca/Appointments Web Page: Ontario.ca/ServiceOntarioOnTheGo Provincial Announcement: https://www.ontario.ca/page/serviceontario-mobile-service-centres

Water Tanker Shuttle Accreditation Water Tanker Shuttle Accreditation is a process that provides the assurance that adequate water can be brought to a fire incident from an alternate water supply other than a fire hydrant on a Municipal Water System. There are two grades that are reviewed in the accreditation process. The first is the Dwelling Protection Grade which relates to the protection of personal dwellings. In order to attain the Accreditation for this grade, the fire department must maintain a flow of 950 litres (200 imperial gallons) per minute for duration of two hours. The second grade is a Public Fire Protection Grade which focuses on the need for protection of commercial and industrial needs. To attain Accreditation for this grade, the fire department must maintain a flow of 1900 litres (400 imperial gallons) per minute for duration of two hours. What is Involved in the Testing? The test sites are selected and agreed upon by the testing authority and the fire department. The water dump site is selected as is a water source approximately five kilometers away in order to meet the Insurance Bureau requirements. In order to receive benefits of the Water Tanker Shuttle Accreditation, the building being assessed by an Insurance Company must be within 8 kilometers for Dwelling Protection Grade and 5 Kilometers for the Public Fire Protection Grade to the nearest fire station. Secondly, the water source must be within 5 Kilometers of the building. If the required flows are met the building receives an additional grade point. This grade point difference could translate to savings in annual insurance costs. These savings are dependent upon the insurance company being used. Water Tanker Shuttle Accreditation Certificate For more information regarding the Water Tanker Shuttle Accreditation please contact the Burk's Falls & District Fire Department . FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER Cameron Haffner chaffner.bffd@gmail.com 705-788-4676