Tay Township News & Notes
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Join Team Tay! We are Hiring! |
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Municipal Office Closed for Labour Day |
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The Municipal Office at 450 Park Street in Victoria Harbour will be closed on Monday, September 4 for Labour Day and will re-open on Tuesday, September 5 at 8:30 a.m. For emergency service for Roads, Parks, Water & Wastewater, please call 705-526-5762.
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Setting off Fireworks this Labour Day Weekend |
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Reminder! On the Labour Day weekend you can set off Fireworks on
Friday, September 1
Saturday, September 2
Sunday, September 3
between 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
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Tay Township Launches New Portal for Council and Committee Meeting Information and Documents |
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In April, Tay Township made the switch to a new user-friendly Portal for Council and Committee agendas, minutes, and other documents. Within the new Portal, residents can search through documents and subscribe to updates for meetings with just a few clicks.
The Portal allows residents to access documents without wait periods and can be downloaded for future review when offline. To access the Portal residents can continue to use the same webpage link as before at tay.ca/meetings.
Please note: Residents can still request reports, agendas, and minutes by contacting the Municipal Office by phone, email, and in person.
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Cloudpermit now Available in Tay Township |
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Tay Township's Building Department officially launched its new e-permitting software Cloudpermit on August 15.
The Township has seen a large increase in the number of building permits submitted over the past two years. This new electronic process will be more accessible for the public, builders, and designers, and make obtaining a permit more efficient. Residents and businesses will be able to use the online software to submit applications, seek approvals, and submit questions from the comfort of their homes/offices.
To access Cloudpermit and for a helpful "how to submit a building permit application" video, please visit our website at www.tay.ca/building
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Fall Active Living Program Registration is Now OPEN! |
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Keeping you active this fall, here are just some of the programs being offered: HIIT, Tai Chi, Pilates, Chair Yoga, and Zumba!
You can also register in person at the Municipal Office (450 Park Street, Victoria Harbour) during regular business hours Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Don't Forget Your Fire Permit! |
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Tay Township requires that property owners obtain a fire permit before proceeding with any outdoor fires.
Fire permits, good for the calendar year, can be obtained online, or in person at the municipal office during regular office hours Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
The cost for a fire permit is $20.00 (no tax).
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2023 Staff Appreciation Event |
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On August 17th Tay Township Staff and Council gathered for the annual Staff Appreciation Event at the Tay Rink in Port McNicoll! Staff and Council enjoyed a delicious BBQ from the Victoria Harbour Lions Club, played lawn games, Zumba'd, and competed in mini-putt (course created by Deputy Mayor Norris - thank you!). Unfortunately, the baseball game got rained out, but it was a wonderful event nonetheless. Special thanks to the HR team for putting this afternoon together, it was a job well done! |
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Goodbye 2023 Summer Students!
Thank you to all of #TeamTay's 2023 summer students!
Tay Township wishes you the best of luck this upcoming school year and we hope to have you back in 2024!
Tay Township proudly offers students a hands-on learning environment based on variety, development and mentorship.
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Tay Township Celebrates Harbour View Denture Clinic
In August Mayor Walker of Tay Township and Mayor Gordon of the Town of Midland came together to celebrate a local business through the presentation of a joint certificate.
Thank you to Harbour View Denture Clinic for your ongoing generosity and dedication to your local community and residents. Congratulations and keep up the impactful work!
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Thank you to everyone who came out to the Wye Marsh on August 28th, it was great to see so many patrons enjoying nature and celebrating the end of our Summer Reading Club! We are so grateful to the Wye Marsh for helping make this day possible, as well as to the Marjorie Young Volunteer Association for helping fund the day to make it free for everyone.
Great news! We have a new in-person storytime, make sure to view our newsletter in the link below for more details and to learn more about the rest of our programming.
Have you downloaded cloudLibrary yet?
If you would like to subscribe to our newsletter, click here and fill out the form.
There is so much more in branch, don't take our word for it, plan to visit your Library today!
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Pictured above: the Tay Township Library team at the Staff Appreciation Event, August 2023. |
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The Grants and Donations Program is now OPEN for applications!
Eligible groups/organizations are invited to submit a request for community funding!
The deadline to apply is September 30th!
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Horticulture Committee Update |
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On August 10th the Horticulture Committee came together for some fun in the rain! Braving the weather, the committee completed two garden cleanups in Waubaushene. Together they removed 14 bags of overgrown flowers, bushes, and weeds, and began future garden planning. Although they were soaked, Committee Member Mary Warnock shared they were "happy with the results of working together" and that it was an "awesome team effort". |
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Heritage Committee Update |
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The Heritage Committee participated in the Tay Canada Day celebrations this summer while proudly presenting their new committee banner and a tremendous train display! Vice Chair John Todd shared "The centerpiece of our display was the 3D model of Hogg Bay Trestle and the 'Hole in the Wall' that had been made a number of years ago by Tay Township resident, the late Ken Wiggins. The loan of this display was courtesy of the Midland District Railroad Club Inc." |
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Beach Water Testing
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
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- Albert Street Beach
- Mackenzie Park Beach
- Magnus Beach
- Patterson Park Beach
- Waubaushene Beach
Between June and September (Labour Day weekend) the SMDHU collects water samples from public beaches within Simcoe and Muskoka. They test the water samples for levels of E. coli bacteria. When elevated levels of E. coli are present in the water samples, the beach may be posted with an advisory warning indicating it is unsafe for swimming, or the beach may be closed. Bacteria levels can increase in recreational beach water due to heavy rainfall, cloudy water, a large number of swimmers, a large number of birds, shallow water, wet sand, wind and high waves.
Bookmark this page and make sure to check the water quality before you head out for a swim!
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NT Power has made changes to its outage procedures for customers to report power outages.
To report an outage in Tay Township please call the toll-free number 1-888-735-4801.
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Did You Know?
1-door offers free and accessible mental health supports for all ages (youth, adults, seniors, and frontline workers). Visit their website for more information and to sign-up now www.1door.ca
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Upcoming Community Events |
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Happening at the Wye Marsh |
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Happening at Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons |
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Date: September 30, 2023
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Address: Sainte-Marie among the Hurons (16164 Highway 12 East, Midland)
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Hometown Harvest Festival
Dates: October 7 and 8, 2023 (Thanksgiving weekend)
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Address: Sainte-Marie among the Hurons (16164 Highway 12 East, Midland)
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Terry Fox Run in the Heart of
Georgian Bay
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Let's get moving Tay!
The Terry Fox Run is an annual non-competitive charity event held around the world to raise money for cancer research in commemoration of Canadian cancer activist Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope.
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Keep up with events happening this fall in Tay Township by visiting tay.ca/events
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A Message from Tay Township
Fire and Emergency Services
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Firefighter Recruitment
We are looking for Volunteer Firefighters to join the #TayTeam!
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Information Session 1:
September 6, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Tiny Township Station 2
817 County Rd 6 S, Wyevale
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Information Session 2:
September 16, 2023 at 9 a.m.
Midland Fire Department
550 Bayshore Drive, Midland
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Please pre-register for the information sessions by contacting our Fire Department at 705-534-7248 x262 or recruitment@tay.ca
Application Deadline: September 29, 2023 at 4:00pm
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© The Corporation of the Township of Tay
450 Park Street, PO Box 100
Victoria Harbour, ON L0K 2A0
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 705-534-7248
Fax: 705-534-4493
www.tay.ca
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