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2024 Municipal Operating and Capital Budgets Approved

On Wednesday, December 13, 2023, Council for the Township of South Stormont officially adopted the 2024 Municipal Operating and Capital Budgets.

“This was a very difficult budget process,” says Mayor Bryan McGillis. “We are certainly experiencing some financial pressures to meet the needs of our residents with the rising costs experienced across the country. I would like to extend my thanks to my fellow Council members and our senior staff for their hard work throughout the process to bring...

Watermain Break on Highway 138 - November 23

Please be advised that the water has been shut off on Highway 138 from Virginia Street to Marlyn Street, for an emergency watermain break repair. Public Works is working to get the repair completed as soon as possible. It is estimated to be restored by 3:30pm. Updates will follow as they become available. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

Innergex to Host Public Meeting for Energy Storage Project Proposal in South Stormont

Kruger Energy L.P. and Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. are developing a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project located in the Township of South Stormont, Ontario, in response to the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) request for proposals (the “LT1 RFP”). This program was launched to address regional electricity system needs, driven by increasing demand, the retirement of the Pickering nuclear plant, the refurbishment of other nuclear generating units, as well as expiring...

Long Sault and Ingleside Master Servicing Plan Public Information Session

On Tuesday, October 10 at a Committee of the Whole Meeting, Council received an overview of the findings from WT Infrastructure for the Long Sault and Ingleside Master Servicing Plan. A recording of the entire presentation can be viewed here. 

This study is intended to support forecasted growth and will consider needs, capacity, location and configuration for transportation, water supply, wastewater collection and stormwater management within the study area of Long Sault and Ingleside. 

The overall...

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

As Saturday, September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Township Office will be closed on Monday, October 2 to commemorate. There will be NO CHANGES to garbage or recycling collection due to the holiday. 

The Township flag at the Township Office has been replaced with the "Every Child Matters" flag and staff will wear orange ribbons throughout the week of September 25-29 as a reminder to take the time to consider the impacts our First Nations have had on our country and to...