What's New
90th Anniversary of Incorporation - Logo Contest
2010 marks the 90th year of the incorporation of the Township of Gillies as an organized municipality. As part of the activities and events that are being planned to mark this occasion, submissions for a new municipal logo are being requested. The logo should incorporate the words Corporation of the Township of Gillies. Logos can be submitted electronically or on paper, be in full colour, but result in a clear black and white copy. Deadline for submissions to the Municipal Office is March 1, 2010.
Anyone willing to be a part of the committee to help plan anniversary events and activities, please contact the Municipal Office.
Official Plan Review
The Township of Gillies has undertaken a 5 year review of the Official Plan.
More information
20 Year Fires Services Exemplary Service Medals
Congratulations to William Groenheide and Kathy Cook, who have been presented with the Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal from the Government of Canada. This medal recognizes those persons in high-risk professions who have dedicated themselves to preserving Canada's public safety through long and outstanding service. To qualify to receive this award, a person must have completed 20 years as a member of a fire service and have provided exemplary service during this period.
Notices
There are circumstances in which the municipality shall provide notice to the public. Please see the NOTICE section of this website for important notices that may have an affect on taxpayers and residents.
Second Career: New Hope in Uncertain Times
The Ontario Government's new Second Career Program provides funding to laid-off workers seeking retraining to help pay for tuition, books and other costs.
Gillies Community Recycling Collection Centre
Thanks to a grant from the Provincial Government, the Township of Gillies was able to create the Gillies Community Recycling Collection Centre. $40,000 has allowed the purchase of two roll-off recycling bins, the construction of a new Good Neighbour Shack and new signage. Look for the new "blue" recycling centre on your next visit to the Waste Disposal Site!
Starting or Growing Your Business?
The Township of Gillies has partnered with ServiceOntario to simplify the permit and license process for entrepreneurs. BizPal is on on-line service that helps you to generate a personalized list of business documents you need for the levels of government - local, provincial and federal - you may have to deal with in order to start up your business. If your business is already operating, BizPal can help you verify that you have all the correct permits and licenses.
Bear Hazard Assessment
Thanks to funding from the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Township was able to complete a Bear Hazard Assessment.
A Bear Wise Community Hazard Assessment is the first step for a community in taking a proactive approach to reducing human-bear conflicts. The goal of the program is to focus efforts on addressing the root causes of human-bear conflicts, to reduce the number of conflicts and, ultimately, to reduce the number of bears that must be relocated or destroyed.
If you are experiencing a problem with bears, please call the Ministry of Natural Resources' Bear Reporting Hotline at 1-866-514-2327.
Freon Appliances
The Township only accepts appliances containing freon (fridges, air conditioners, freezers) if the freon has been removed and the appliance is tagged by a licensed professional.
It's Law! New Smoke Alarm Requirements
Effective March 1, 2006, every home in Ontario is required to have a working smoke alarm on every story and outside every bedroom area.
Volunteer Fire Department Looking for Members
Gillies Emergency Services is looking for volunteers. Visit the Gillies Emergency Services section of this website to learn more about the positions available!
Northern Home Repair Program
There is grant money available for low income families to make structural, electrical, plumbing heating, water, septic and accessibility repairs to their homes. If you believe you may fall into a low income bracket, have less than $20,000 in assets (excluding your house, vehicle and RRSPs), you may qualify for a forgivable loan up to $20,000. The loan does not ever need to be paid back unless you sell your home within a 20 year time period. The forgivable loan stays with the home even if the owner becomes deceased and wills it to a family member who does not sell the house. The balance of the loan, however, must be paid back if the house is ever sold within the 20 year time frame. For further information and an application package, please call Lenore at the District of Thunder Bay Social Services Department at 766-2111, ext. 4070. Don't let this opportunity pass you by! Even if you are not sure that you may qualify, please call for an application package.
Water Filter Fund
The Water Filter Fund is one component of the Ministry of Environment's Action Plan on Lead in Drinking Water. The Water Filter Fund program provides financial assistance to low-income parents with infants and young children and pregnant women living in households with elevated lead levels, to obtain water filter systems and filters that will remove lead content from drinking water. A benefit of up to $100 is available to eligible households once in a given year to assist with the cost of an appropriate water filter and replacement cartridges.
For further information or to obtain an application call 766-2111.
Well Aware
Does your water come from a dug, drilled or sandpoint well?
Call EcoSuperior at 624-2140 and ask about their free Well Visit Service and Well Aware Information Kit.
