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In 2020 Council and Administration undertook a strategic planning exercise which culminated in the 2020 – 2023 Community Strategic Plan which can be found here: Terrace Bay Strategic Plan 2020-2023

The 2020-2023 Community Strategic Plan identifies 5 strategic directions within the plan as:
- Community Well Being
- Economic Diversification & Sustainability
- Community Growth – People and Assets
- Community Beautification and Environment
- Terrace Bay as a Destination

Taking the previous strategic direction into account, along with keeping in mind 2024 Strategic Plan survey, within the context of the 2024 municipal budget, please fill out the following survey.

Survey Link.

Contact for more information:

Dan Mulligan
Treasurer/Deputy Clerk
E: treasurer@terracebay.ca

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF TERRACE BAY

NOTICE OF PASSING OF A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

  Lot 146, Plan M329 STREY, PCL 146-1 SEC

18 Timbergrove Court

TERRACE BAY

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Terrace Bay passed By‑law No.26-2023 on the 25^th day of September, 2023, under Section 34 of the Planning Act.

The purpose of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the subject property from ““Low Density Residential (LDR) Zone” to " Low Density Residential Exception Four (LDR-X4) Zone” in order to permit a short-term rental accommodation within the primary dwelling unit and to permit a reduced minimum lot frontage of 14.8 metres.

No written submissions were received.  Oral submissions were provided at the public meeting for Council’s consideration prior to passing the By-law.

Take Notice that an individual, corporation or public body may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal, by filing a notice of appeal with the Clerk of the Township of Terrace Bay not later than the 16^th day of October 2023. The notice of appeal must set out the reasons for the appeal and must be accompanied by the fee required by the Tribunal.

Take Notice that only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a by-law to the Ontario Land Tribunal. 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 an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf.

And Take Notice that 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 Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

A copy of the By-law is available for inspection at the Municipal Office during regular office hours.

DATED at the Township of Terrace Bay this 26^th day of September 2023.

J.W. Hall

Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk

Township of Terrace Bay

1 Selkirk Avenue, P.O. Box 40

Terrace Bay, ON P0T 2W0

Telephone: 807-825-3315

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The Terrace Bay Community Centre Office will be CLOSED on Friday, August 25 from noon to 1:00pm.  Sorry for the inconvenience.

July 11, 2023 – Effective at 4pm today, Terrace Bay Fire and Emergency Services will be lifting the fire ban on all outdoor open air burning within the Township of Terrace Bay.

The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests Restricted Fire Zone declaration has also been lifted as of 4pm July 11, 2023

All outdoor burning permits are now reinstated.

Residents are reminded that all outdoor open burning requires a permit. If you purchased a permit in 2023 you are ALLOWED to burn as of 4pm.

The Terrace Bay Swim Pool OPENS today for the summer!   Beat the summer heat and come out and enjoy our pool!

As of 12am, May 31st, the Northwest Region will be under a restricted fire zone. This RFZ includes the Township of Terrace Bay. All burn permits are pulled until the restriction is lifted. Thank you for your cooperation.

Council is seeking volunteers for two positions on the Accessibility Committee for the remainder of their current four-year term and commencing immediately.  The Accessibility Committee advises Council about the requirements and implementation of Ontario’s accessibility standards.

Please address letters and requests no later than 12 Noon, Monday June 5, 2023, to:

Email: Jennifer Jeffery at admin@terracebay.ca  - Re: Accessibility Committee Position

Or mail to:
Mayor and Council
Re:  Accessibility Committee Position
P.O. Box 40, 1 Selkirk Avenue
Terrace Bay, ON    P0T 2W0

Please be advised that effective June 1, 2023 we will be adjusting the office hours as follows:

Administration Office Hours

Monday to Friday  09:00 to 16:30

Recreation Office Hours

Monday to Friday 09:00 to 21:00
Saturday 10:00 to 16:00

This allows the Township to accommodate more tax and water payments that are being made in person.

For questions or concerns please contact:

Danny Mulligan
Treasurer/Deputy Clerk

C: 807 825 3317 ex 7107
E: treasurer@terracebay.ca

We have met the Ontario Drinking Water Protection Regulation and, therefore.

THE BOIL WATER ADVISORY HAS BEEN LIFTED EFFECTIVE FRIDAY May 19, 2023 AT 4:30 PM

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the municipal office at (807)-825-3315.

Please contact the Municipal Office for further information if required.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.

The Corporation of the Township of Terrace Bay
P.O. Box 40, 1 Selkirk Avenue, Terrace Bay, ON, P0T 2W0
Phone: (807) 825-3315 Fax: (807) 825-9576

Please be advised that there will be an increase in flow at the Hays Lake Dam from 105cms to ~200cms either today or tomorrow (May 9 or 10, 2023). Inflows into the lake are picking up and we are expecting them to stay high during this period of warm weather. Stay Safe, Stay Clear!

Residents are reminded that water restrictions are in place effective from the first day of March each year until the thirtieth day of November of the same year.   By-law 21-2006 specifies:  “No person shall use, cause or permit the use of water externally or through a hose, pipe or any other watering device or mechanism, lawns, gardens or other outside plants, grass, plots, boulevards or grounds of any description or the washing of any vehicle, trailer, boat, driveway, sidewalk, except in accordance with the following:Read More

This is a reminder that in accordance with Bylaw No. 16-2012, a Bylaw to Prohibit the Feeding of Wildlife within the Corporate limits of The Township of Terrace Bay.  Reminder to empty and/or remove your bird feeders between May 1 to October 31, as the bird feed is a known attractant to the bears.

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Use of the landfill site will be free of charge from May 13 to May 20, 2023, closed May 16 & 18 inclusive for residential properties only of the Township of Terrace Bay.

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Please be advised that there will be an increase in flow at the Hays Lake Dam from 14cms to 106cms today (May 4, 2023).  We are expecting high flows coming this weekend due to warmer weather and some possible rain.  Stay Safe, Stay Clear!

The Township of Terrace Bay wide Boil Water Advisory is now lifted for residents and businesses as of April 21, 2023 at 9:20am.

Monday April 17, 2023, 4:45 AM - All Residents and Businesses Affected

Effective immediately Monday April 17, 2023, 4:45 AM until further notification, the Township of Terrace Bay will be under a boil water advisory.  The Boil Water advisory will be lifted as soon as results ensuring water quality are received.  A Boil Water Advisory will be in effect until further notice. Please note that all water used for human consumption must be brought to a rolling boil for one (1) minute.

Information regarding what to do during a "Boil Water Advisory" is available at the Municipal Office (807) 825-3315 or the Thunder Bay District Health Unit at (807) 625-5900.  Please contact the Municipal Office for further information if required.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.

J. Hall, CAO/Clerk
The Corporation of the Township of Terrace Bay