EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT NOTICES

The Council for the Township of Armour is considering draft Amendments to both the Official Plan and the Township Zoning By-law No. 27-95, as amended. APPLICANTS: PowerBank Corporation and David Creasor LOCATION: The draft Amendments both apply to Part Lot 3, Concession 6, in the Township of Armour, known municipally as 219 Peggs Mountain Road PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the submitted applications is to facilitate development of a Battery Energy Storage System (“BESS”). The effect of Official Plan Amendment No. 4 and the concurrently submitted Zoning By-law Amendment is to add site-specific policy and provisions to the Township’s Official Plan and Comprehensive Zoning By-law to permit a Battery Energy Storage System (“BESS”) on the subject lands. TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Township of Armour will hold a statutory public meeting under the Planning Act on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the Katrine Community Centre, 6 Brown’s Drive, Katrine, Ontario . The meeting will be held in a hybrid forum with electronic participation and in-person attendance options. The purpose of the meeting is to provide the public with an opportunity to review the applications and provide comments. After considering comments received from the public, Council will make decisions on whether or not to adopt and approve the subject Amendments at a future Council meeting. If you choose to attend virtually, please advise the Clerk of your email address so an invitation to join the Zoom meeting can be sent which will allow you the opportunity to speak at the meeting. Anyone choosing to participate electronically is required to provide their email address in advance. PLEASE NOTE that appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) are restricted as per Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024. Appeals may only be filed by an applicant, the Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing, a specified person or a public body (as defined by the Planning Act). IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decisions of the Municipal Corporation of the Township of Armour to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipal Corporation of the Township of Armour before the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are adopted and passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decisions. IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipal Corporation of the Township of Armour before the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws are adopted and passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments is available at https://www.armourtownship.ca/proposed-battery-energy-storage-system-bess-in-armour-township . If you wish to be notified of the decisions of the Municipal Corporation of the Township of Armour on the proposed Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law Amendments, you must make a written request to clerk@armourtownship.ca

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.

🚨 Important Health Advisory - Wildland Fire Smoke 🚨 Due to the ongoing wildland fires, the air quality in our area has been occasionally impacted. To help protect yourself and your loved ones, the Burk’s Falls & District Fire Department have provided free N95 face masks and they are now available for pickup at the Township of Armour Municipal Office . Pickup Times : Weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Location : 56 Ontario Street, Burk’s Falls Please make sure to wear a face mask, especially if you are in high-risk groups such as children, seniors, or those with respiratory conditions.  Stay safe and take care of your health during this time. For more information on how to protect yourself from smoke, visit https://www.myhealthunit.ca/en/health-topics/air-quality.aspx#Wear-a-mask-outdoors-

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.

March 17, 2025 - Attention Armour Township Residents: The Roads Department has placed a pile of sand for sandbags at Doe Lake Park (1014 Ferguson Road) for Armour Township resident's use. Residents are welcome to fill sandbags as needed to help protect their personal property in response to potential flooding. Please bring your own shovels and sandbags, as only sand is provided at this location. Armour residents may pick up sandbags from the Municipal Office during regular business hours.

The Township of Armour is using CodeRED. CodeRED is a high speed mass notification system to keep you safe in the event of an emergency and is used to provide general information that you need to know with short notice. The system allows the Township of Armour to deliver messages to you via phone call (landline or mobile device) and through text and email. There are two types of calls/messages you may receive – Emergency Notifications as well as General Notifications: A CodeRED Emergency message will have a caller ID of 1-866-419-5000. A CodeRED General message will have a caller ID of 1-855-969-4636.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION and TO REGISTER.

Flood Forecasting and Warning Program Information about the Flood Forecasting and Warning Program, which prepares provincial and local authorities in the event of a flood. Visit https://www.lioapplications.lrc.gov.on.ca/webapps/swmc/flood-forecasting-and-warning-program/#currentFloodInformation to access the flood forecasting and warning program. Local flood messages There are 4 types of local flood messages: flood warning: flooding is imminent or already occurring flood watch: there is the potential for flooding watershed conditions statements: flood Outlook (an early notice of the potential for flooding based on heavy rain, snow melt etc.) and water safety information. shoreline conditions statements: flood outlook (an early notice of the potential for flooding on the Great Lakes based on weather and lake conditions) and water safety information. LEARN MORE • Surface Water Monitoring Centre public webpage www.ontario.ca/page/surface-water-monitoring-centre • Environment Canada bulletins: www. weather.gc.ca • A close watch on local conditions and weather forecasts from Environment Canada is recommended. Before A Flood / During A Flood / After A Flood Flooding Awareness Fact Sheet Flooding Awareness Roles & Responsibilities

Information about the current forest fire danger, forest fire activity and fire restrictions across the province. The below link houses information about:  How to report a fire Interactive fire map Forest fire updates Restricted Fire Zones Contact information Fires: year to date Forest fire zone safety How to prevent forest fires More information

Information about the Flood Forecasting and Warning Program, which prepares provincial and local authorities in the event of a flood.