Remembering the Past, Planning for the Future

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.