November 26 NEWS & UPDATES
NOTICE
Meeting Agendas and Minutes can now be found on https://township-of-emo.community.highbond.com/Portal/
Check out what’s all taking place at the Emo EarlyON Centre for the month of November! To find out more Click Here
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The Township of Emo is looking to expand the capacity of the existing landfill to meet the long-term needs of the community.
Notice of Environmental Screening – Project Information Meeting #2
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Via Zoom Video Conference
Please contact the Township’s consultant for this project, Ian Callum, by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, December 1st, 2025, to communicate your interest in attending the meeting and they will provide you with a meeting link.
Ian Callum, M.SC, PMP
S. Burnett & Associates Ltd
Ian.Callum@sbaengineering.com
Please read the attachment below for more information.
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It has come to our attention that there has been a bear with a cub in the Lion’s park this morning.
Please contact the Bear Wise reporting line at 1-866-514-2327 if you see a bear roaming around town.
For Emergency situations CALL 911 if a bear poses an immediate threat to personal safety and exhibits threatening or aggressive behaviour, such as:
– enters a school yard when school is in session
– stalks people and lingers at the site
– enters or tries to enter a residence
– wanders into a public gathering
– kills livestock/pets and lingers at the site
Police will respond first to an emergency situation, but may request assistance from the ministry during daylight hours.
For more information go to https://www.ontario.ca/page/prevent-bear-encounters-bear-wise#section-0
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The NWHU has partnered again with Cloverleaf Grocery to bring you the Cloverleaf Fresh Food Box for the price of $25/box.
The Food Box provides a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.
The last day to order and pay for this Fresh Food Box is Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
More information can be found below in the attached poster or contact Debbie DeGroot at the NWHU 807-482-2211 ext. 309786,
Email: ddegroot@nwhu.on.ca
Attention: Council meetings have now been changed to daytime meetings.
All Council and Committee meetings are open to the public, in person, unless otherwise stated.
ONLINE PAYMENTS
The Township of Emo is now accepting tax and utility payments via internet banking from the following banking institutions:
Alterna Credit Union • CIBC • RBC • Scotiabank • TD
Login to your online banking to setup the bill payment.
Search:
Emo Township Taxes (Your roll number is the account number and each roll number must be setup separately.)
Emo Township Water and Sewer
PLEASE ALLOW 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS FOR PAYMENT TO PROCESS FROM YOUR BANK.
BURN PERMITS ARE NOW ONLINE!
By-law No. 2019-13 – Open Air Burning
Fire Permits are required year round
The Township of Emo would like to thank the Ontario Trillium Foundation for their generous funding assistance toward an elevator lift at the Emo LaVallee Community Centre. www.otf.ca
Ontario Electricity Support Program
The Ontario Energy Board has launched and begun accepting applications for the Ontario Electricity Support Program.
A program designed to help reduce electricity bills for low income households. Please visit https://ontarioelectricitysupport.ca/ for more info.
How are we doing? Please feel free to contact us at cao@emo.ca and provide your input on accessibility matters in our community.
The Township of Emo is committed to providing accommodation for disabilities during the recruitment and selection process upon request.
If an applicant requests accommodation, we will consult with them to make arrangements to accommodate their needs.
We advise new hires of our policies for accommodating employees with disabilities.
