GOVERNMENT 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 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 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 Notice of Decision: B-010/21: Part Block C, Plan M91 - Murphy 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 The Southeast Parry Sound District Planning Board will hold meetings via the ZOOM application until further notice.

Click on the above link to be taken to Armour Township's YouTube channel. Here you will find recordings of past council meetings, and other video content created by the Township of Armour. The official record of all open Meetings of Council shall be the adopted minutes. The recording of an open Meeting of Council shall in no way detract or undermine the position of the adopted minutes as the official record of decisions. Live Streaming and/or Audio/Video Recording of Public Council meetings is offered as a convenience to the public only and are for information purpose s. By looking forward and working together for a better community, the Township - through its corporate team of professional staff, volunteers, and elected officials - constantly strives to design and deliver the highest quality of services and facilities. The residents of the Township of Armour have a great deal of pride in their Township. With its rural heritage, Armour offers ways to experience a taste of country while still maintaining thriving business communities and beautiful residential areas.

Council meetings will be recorded to provide a record of discussions and agreements held within the meeting. You will be informed if you attend through Zoom and the Mayor will advise participants at the beginning of a Council meeting. The recording could contain: · Your video stream, including images of yourself. · Your audio stream. This includes any opinions you contribute. · Chat messaging. Anyone attending the recorded meeting may have aspects of their personal data recorded, if they actively participate or not. By staying in the meeting, you consent to being recorded.  By consenting and attending the meetings virtually or in-person, participants also agree to recordings being posted to YouTube or other distribution services.

Road Restriction regulations will take effect and be enforced on all Township roads on March 11, 2025 or WHEN SIGNS ARE IN PLACE. These restrictions will remain in effect for a period that will depend on road conditions, with signs being posted accordingly.

Your Community, Your Budget JOIN THE DISCUSSION The Township of Armour will be discussing its 2025 Municipal Draft Budget at its regular meeting of March 25 and will be presenting a by-law to approve the draft budget at its regular meeting of April 8, 2025. Core services and capital projects are primarily funded by your tax dollars. The Township strives to allocate its limited funds the most efficient way possible, but your feedback is part of the process. Anyone interested in participating in the budget process is encouraged to attend and share their views. For more information please contact: Alison McGregor, Treasurer 56 Ontario Street, PO Box 533 Burk's Falls, Ontario P0A 1C0 Tel: 705-382-3332 ext. 105 Email: treasurer@armourtownship.ca

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Armour passed By-law No. 12-2025 on the 11th day of March, 2025, under Section 34 of the Planning Act. 1. Explanatory Note: This By-law applies to all lands within the Township of Armour which permit single detached dwellings, cottages and land lease community homes. The purpose of this By-law is to reduce the cost of housing by reducing minimum floor areas. This Zoning By-law Amendment conforms with the Armour Official Plan and creates no changes to the land use mapping designations. 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 March 31, 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.

Voter Registration Forms There are two ways to confirm, update, add or remove your information from the Register , the Register of Absentee Voters or the Ontario Register of Future Voters , and to remove the information of a deceased person from the Register . You can search the Register to submit your request online or complete a paper application form. Please note that applications sent by mail or email will take longer to process. If submitting a paper application form, you must include a photocopy of one piece of accepted ID showing both your name and home address, and/or other required documentation.

January 15, 2025 ***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*** ARMOUR TOWNSHIP PROVIDES NOTICE TO WITHDRAW FROM TRI-COUNCIL SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENTS The Township of Armour believes that a strong municipality, providing the best possible value and the best possible services to its ratepayers, requires the best possible partnerships. Our small municipalities in the Almaguin Highlands cannot stand alone. In order for those partnerships to work, a clear and common vision is required. Insulating ourselves within our own municipal borders will not allow this vision to be realized. At its January 14, 2025 Council meeting, the Township of Armour took the difficult step of advising that it is providing written notice of its intention to withdraw from both the tri-council Library agreement (as of January 14, 2026) and the tri-council Shared Services Agreement for the Arena, Landfill and Fire Services (as of December 31, 2027). Council felt strongly that one of its tri-council partners does not share a common vision with us and prefers to stay insulated within its borders. Unfortunately, this means that the partnership is working counter to what we are trying to achieve. This decision was not taken lightly by any means. We see this as a step back from one partnership to allow us to work on more productive partnerships and lead a vision for the entire Almaguin Highlands. How this vision is formed requires these new partnerships. Region-wide, fully-supported services for economic development. Region-wide, fully-supported and coordinated services for healthcare delivery. Region-wide, fully-supported services for housing and land-use planning. Centres of excellence for individual services for everyone across the Almaguin Highlands. Building on the success-through-cooperation of our Fire Services across Almaguin. Building on the success of our economic development through Almaguin Community Economic Development (ACED). Building on the success of our Almaguin-wide approach to healthcare services through the Almaguin Highlands Health Council (AHHC). We need a view of our infrastructure needs across the entire region, from arenas to fire halls to health and wellness centres. We need a shift to acting as one cohesive unit with one common vision so that we can look down the road to future generations. This vision should serve the entire Almaguin Highlands. It is only with this type of broader, stronger partnerships that we will get the serious attention required from other levels of government to allow us to best-serve all of our citizens. It will allow us to provide the services that our current citizens should expect without the inefficiency of doing this in isolation. It will allow us to attract new businesses, new services, new people to our area. Of utmost importance at this point is the assurance that our intent is not to disrupt service levels while we work toward new partnerships and approaches which better align with the future of the Almaguin Highlands. Press Contact: Mayor Rod Ward, on behalf of the Council of the Township of Armour r.ward@armourtownship.ca | (705) 380-7654 or (705)380-7177