NEWS & UPDATES
Notice – December 18, 2025
There is a Watermain break at the corner of Florence Street and Hwy 11.
Staff have minimized the water flow until repairs can be completed in the morning.
Please proceed with caution in this area.
This currently will affect houses between Roy Street and Hwy 11 on Florence Street.
Residents in surrounding areas may experience discoloured water due to the watermain break.
We apologize for any inconvenience this causes.
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NOTICE
Meeting Agendas and Minutes can now be found on https://township-of-emo.community.highbond.com/Portal/
BURN PERMITS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE
By-law No. 2019-13 – Open Air Burning
Fire Permits are required year round and are only valid for the calendar year.
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Township of Emo Christmas Hours
Town Garbage Collection will be taking place
on the regular scheduled days
Friday, December 26 and Friday, January 2
Municipal Office & Public Works
Wednesday, December 24 – CLOSED at NOON
Thursday, December 25 Christmas Day – CLOSED
Friday, December 26 Boxing Day – CLOSED
Wednesday, December 31 – CLOSED at NOON
Thursday, January 1 – New Year’s Day – CLOSED
Emo – LaVallee Community Centre (Arena)
Wednesday, December 24 CLOSED
Thursday December 25 CLOSED
Friday, December 26 CLOSED
Wednesday, December 31 CLOSED
Thursday, January 1 CLOSED
Emo Landfill
Thursday, December 25 Christmas Day – CLOSED
Thursday, January 1 New Year’s Day – CLOSED
Emo EarlyON Centre
Wednesday, December 24 to Friday, January 2 – CLOSED
Resuming Regular Hours Monday, January 5
Council and Staff wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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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, January 26, 2026.
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.
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.
