EAST FERRIS COMMUNITY PROFILE 2013 Table of Contents
A Message from the Mayor ...... 3 2010-2014 Council ...... 3 About the Municipality of East Ferris ...... 4 A balanced approach to economic development and quality of life ...... 4 East Ferris Quick Facts ...... 5 Location ...... 5 Region ...... 6 Climate ...... 7 LIVE ...... 8 Living in East Ferris ...... 8 Real Estate ...... 8 In-Migration ...... 9 Transportation ...... 9 Health ...... 10 Senior Care ...... 11 Education ...... 11 Safety and Emergency Services ...... 12 Municipal Tax Rates ...... 12 Utilities ...... 12 Garbage and Recycling Collection ...... 13 Communications ...... 13 WORK ...... 15 Business in East Ferris ...... 15 Workforce ...... 15 Development Charges ...... 16 Small and Medium Business Enterprise Development ...... 16 Incentives and Funding Programs ...... 16 PLAY ...... 18 Recreation in East Ferris ...... 18 Lakes ...... 18 Recreational Facilities & Activities ...... 18 Churches ...... 19 Library ...... 19 Annual Events ...... 19 Facts and Statistics ...... 20 Population Statistics ...... 20 Languages ...... 21 Aboriginal Population ...... 21 Labour Force ...... 21 Income ...... 24 Education ...... 25 A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
community, East Ferris. As the Mayor, Reeve, and Deputy Reeve of East Ferris since living in East Ferris. Our bilingual history and traditions are deeply rooted in our annual Bill Vrebosch Mayor needs as a resident and a business professional of our community.
Municipality of East Ferris Phone: (705) 752-2740 e: [email protected] www.eastferris.ca
2010 - 2014 COUNCIL
The Municipality of East Ferris’s Council is comprised of one Mayor, one Deputy Mayor and three Councillors.
Mayor Bill Vrebosch Deputy Mayor Robert Point Council Representative Dan Corbeil Council Representative Rick Champagne
Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Council Chambers are located in the Corbeil Park Hall, behind the Municipal building. These meetings are open to the public. Agendas and
ABOUT THE MUNICIPALITY OF EAST FERRIS
The Municipality of East Ferris is a rural, residential community located 20 kilometers centres. A BALANCED The Municipality of East Ferris continues to develop the community’s economic APPROACH TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Whether it is industrial, commercial, or a home-based operation, many businesses AND QUALITY OF LIFE urban market. The current mix of businesses includes manufacturing, commercial services and home- based businesses. Employment opportunities in East Ferris require very reasonable home-based businesses. Entrepreneurial ventures have ranged from service providers to companies shipping products globally. As Economic Development initiatives to provide strong support and assistance to encourage entrepreneurship and small business start-ups. East Ferris residents and businesses live and operate in the area because of the variety
EAST FERRIS QUICK FACTS
East Ferris District of Nipissing Population 4,766 84,688 Land Area (sq. km) 155.03 17,103.52 Labour force 15+ (2006) 2,185 41,085 Unemployment rate (2006) 5.9 8.3 Median Household Income (2006) $66,602 $46,788
LOCATION Located approximately three-and-a-half hours north of Toronto, Ontario, and four Toronto and other Southern Ontario markets.
With a population density of 30.742 km2, East Ferris covers 155.03 sq km of land area rail and air transportation.
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17 North Bay Trout Lake
Centennial Cres. N
17
Corbeil 94
Corbeil - Lake Nipissing Astorville Rd. Bonfeild Derland Rd. 11 Callander Lake Development Rd. Nosbonsing
Southside Rd. Astorville
River Rd.
Distance to Urban Centres
Southern OntarioNorth Bay Sudbury Timmins Sault Ste MarieThunder BaySouthern OntarioBarrie Toronto Hamilton London Eastern Ontario/QuebecOttawa Kingston Montreal United States Detroit New York City Boston Chicago Niagara Falls Km 20 151 381 456 1126 240 347 382 500 354 511 448 481 673 1035 1038 1140 454
Miles 12 94 237 284 700 150 216 237 311 222 318 341 299 418 643 645 708 276
Driving Time 0:16 2:00 4:26 5:27 13:31 2:43 3:47 4:16 5:10 4:00 5:37 5:54 5:23 7:00 10:42 10:49 11:03 5:00
Source: www.mapquest.ca/directions
REGION
Temagami
alls
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17 th Bay Trout Lake
Centennial Cres. N
17 Mattawa
Corbeil Calvin 94
Corbeil - Lake Nipissing Astorville Rd. Bonfeild Derland Rd. Lake Development Rd. Nosbonsing
Southside Rd. Astorville
River Rd. 11 wassan
Nipissing Trout Creek
CLIMATE snapshot of climate trends for the community.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Daily Average (°C) -13 -10.9 -4.8 3.3 11.2 15.9 18.6 17.3 12.2 5.9 -1.4 -9.1 Standard Deviation 3 2.9 2.4 2.1 2.1 1.6 1.1 1.3 1.4 1.9 1.7 3.3 Daily Maximum (°C) -8 -5.8 0.2 8.4 16.8 21.3 23.8 22.3 16.9 10.1 2.2 -4.7 Daily Minimum (°C) -18 -15.9 -9.8 -1.8 5.5 10.5 13.3 12.3 7.4 1.7 -4.9 -13.5 Extreme Maximum (°C) 12.2 21.4 23.9 29.9 31.6 33.3 35.4 33.5 33.3 27.6 20 14.4 (1950) (1997) (1945) (1990) (1977) (1944) (1988) (2001) (1953) (1946) (1961) (1982) Extreme Minimum (°C) -40 -39.4 -36.7 -21.1 -8.3 -2.1 2.6 0 -4.5 -11.7 -23.9 -36.7 (1942) (1943) (1950) (1954) (1966) (1986) (1992) (1976) (1989) (1969) (1958) (1942) *All time extremes 35.4°C in July 1988 and -40°C in January of 1942.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Rainfall (mm) 16.9 9.6 31.9 51.4 85.5 95.2 100.1 100.1 113.3 92.2 58.6 19.9 Snowfall (cm) 63 52.2 38 16.2 2.1 0 0 0 0.2 5.5 35 61.3 Precipitation (mm) 67.6 52.6 65.4 67.2 87.6 95.2 100.1 100.1 113.5 97.6 89.9 70.9 Average Snow Depth (cm) 39 51 44 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 18 Median Snow Depth (cm) 39 51 43 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 17 Snow Depth at Month-end (cm) 48 51 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 29
LIVE EAST FERRIS
LIVING IN EAST FERRIS for use and a safe and caring environment. East Ferris is a great idyllic community to raise a family.
Trout Lake
Centennial Cres. N
17
Corbeil 94
Corbeil - Astorville Rd. Derland Rd. Callander 11 Lake Nosbonsing
Southside Rd Astorville
Dwelling Characteristics 2011 East Ferris Nipissing Total private dwellings 2,081 41,023 Total number of occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling* 1,802 36,145 Single-detached house 1,650 22,070 Movable dwelling 0 225 Other dwelling 50 11,910 Semi-detached house 20 2,420 Row house 10 2,085 Apartment, duplex 10 1,865 Other single-attached house 0 135
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 Census of Population. Statistics Canada. 2012. East Ferris, Ontario (Code 3548034) and Nipissing, Ontario (Code 3548) (table). Census http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2011/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed February 19, 2013).
REAL ESTATE According to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation’s July 2012 community price ranges in other communities.
priced higher.
Property Class Average Current Municipal Market Value Sales Listings Vacant Residential Land not on Water $ 24,500.00 70,796 Vacant Residential Land on Water $107,800.00 140,000 Vacant Farm Property $ 16,000.00 Farm Property with Residence $138,800.00 Residence with Commercial $236,400.00 Single Family Dwelling not on Water $192,700.00 202-230,000 Single Family Dwelling on Water $382,000.00 Multiple Residential $246,000.00 Seasonal not on Water $125,000.00 Seasonal on Water $242,000.00 371,000 Retail Property $265,000.00
*Source MPAC Estimated Growth Report – Roll Edition, December 2012
IN-MIGRATION relocating to East Ferris increases. illustrates the population changes since 1996. Population and In-Migration (Within the Last Five Years), Number and Percent, 1996 - 2006 1996 2001 2006 Total population for mobility status 5 years ago 3765 3930 3975 Migrants 715 1075 1040 % Migrants 19 27.4 26.2
East Ferris Total Population for Mobility Status Statistics Canada collects data on persons Census Day. Data is not available for persons is possible to get some sense of net change in population due to out-migration by
TRANSPORTATION connect to urban markets in both Canada and the United States. The Trans-Canada easy access to Southern Ontario markets. services to most Canadian and U.S. destinations. East Ferris Bus Lines and Chisholm Bus Lines Ltd provide school transportation services and are are relied upon for a variety of services throughout the region.
Ontario Northland North Bay Jack Garland Airport North Bay Station 50 Terminal St., Suite 1 100 Station Road Phone: (705) 474-3020 Phone: (705) 495-4650
HEALTH available services.
Dr. John Seguin - East Ferris Physician 506 Astorville Road Phone: (705) 752-5521
Dr. Peter Fuzy – East Ferris Dentist Phone: (705) 752-4221
The North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) health service for all of northeast Ontario. The hospital includes a large emergency The North Bay Regional Health Centre 50 College Drive Phone: (705) 474-7525
One Kids Place Phone: (705) 476-5437
Walk-in Clinics Blue Sky Medical Clinic North Bay Doctor’s Clinic Phone: (705) 476-1413 Phone: (705) 495-0300
Near North Medical Clinic Ferris Medical Clinic 66 Josephine St5- 41 Lakeshore Drive Phone: (705) 495-2685 Phone: (705) 495-4000
Additional health care services located in North Bay include: North Bay Parry Sound District of Nipissing Nipissing Association District Health Unit Social Services for Disabled Youth Phone: (705) 474-1400 Phone: (705) 474-2151 Phone: (705) 476-5437
Association for Community Care Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca Community Living Access TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca 161 Main Street East 222 McIntyre Street West 222 Main Street East
SENIOR CARE regulated by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and provides accommodations for 120 residents. The retirement home also provides an additional 20 residents
EDUCATION University and Canadore College.
School Boards English Public English Catholic Near North District School Board Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board 963 Airport Road PO Box 3110 1000 High Street Phone: (705) 72-8170 Phone: (705) 472-1201
French Public French Catholic Conseil Scolaire Publique du Conseil Scolaire Catholique Nord-Est de l’Ontario Franco-Nord Phone: (705) 472-3443 Phone: (705) 72-1702
East Ferris Elementary Schools Ferris Glen Public School École séparée Saint-Thomas-D’Aquin Phone: (705) 475-2323 Phone: (705) 752-1200
Distance Education Contact North is available from the East Ferris Community Centre Jennifer Anderson, Centre Coordinator, Phone: (705) 744-5689
Post-Secondary Schools
Canadore College Nipissing University 100 College Drive, P.O. Box 5001 100 College Drive, Box 5002 Phone: (705) 474-7600 Phone: (705) 474-3450
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY that the area continues to be one of the safest in comparison to cities across Canada. SERVICES
911 Services Ambulance, Fire, Police Call 911 Phone: (705) 752-3878 Phone: (705) 752-2740 Phone: (705) 474-8600 Weather Line Phone: (705) 472-9110 Animal Control Phone: (705) 491-0255
MUNICIPAL TAX business and investment. Municipal tax rates are the same for both residential and RATES commercial property.
Residential Tax Rates 2011 2012 East Ferris 0.00942478 0.00908686 Callander 0.01067024 0.01056297 Chisholm 0.01611929 0.01629539 Industrial Tax Rates 2011 2012 East Ferris 0.00942478 0.00908686 Callander 0.02455951 0.02384978 Chisholm 0.01710996 0.0185199 Commercial Tax Rates East Ferris 0.00942478 0.00908686 Callander 0.02190428 Chisholm 0.02625513 0.0265651
UTILITIES Energy and Gas 1, 2012, the price of electricity is 7.4 cents per kWh up to 1,000 kWh/month and 8.7 cents per kWh for additional usage. The Municipality is operating on the Smart Meter
Water There are no utility charges in the Municipality as all properties in East Ferris operate or by contacting the Community Planner at (705) 752.2740.
maintenance and care. North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
GARBAGE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION residential pickup.
The hours of operation are:
Hazardous Materials
Electronic Waste regular business hours free of charge.
COMMUNICATIONS to East Ferris.
Satellite Television
Cable
Local Television Stations
Internet Providers
Internet
Cell Phone Providers Bell 1 800 667-0123 support.bell.ca/Mobility
Newspaper and Print Media
Radio Broadcasting
WORK EAST FERRIS
BUSINESS IN East Ferris has a diverse mix of businesses that fall into a variety of sectors. They include tourism, manufacturing, construction, healthcare, professional services, retail, EAST FERRIS transportation, agriculture, and recreation. Businesses operating in East Ferris are are employed there.
WORKFORCE business and industry sectors that include construction, manufacturing, education, average unemployment rate in East Ferris compared to both the district and province.
Self-Employment 1996 - 2006 Employment by 20 Place of Work 2006 15 6% CSD of Residence East Ferris 12% 10 82% At Home Ontario 5
0 1996 2001 2066
East Ferris Occupation
1% Management occupations 4% 9% 17% Health occupations 4% Occupations in social science, education government service and religion 7% Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 10% Sales and service occupations 2% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 23% Occupations unique to primary industry 23% Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities
Graphs Source: The Labour Market Group
PLANNING AND The Municipality of East Ferris encourages economic development and, as such, does DEVELOPMENT not have development charges. for and development of the Municipality. Although there are no development charges, applications and permits may be required Site Plan Control Minor Variance Additional details about permits and application forms are located on the Municipal
Building Permits The Municipality of East Ferris requires a building permit for the construction of alterations (including plumbing).
A building permit is also required for: An above-ground or in-ground pool A fence Tool sheds 108 square feet or more
A building permit is not required for: Painting and decorating Replacing doors (in existing openings) Re-pointing brick veneer or chimney brick Installation of air conditioners or heat pumps
SMALL AND Small and medium businesses are an integral part of East Ferris and of the District MEDIUM BUSINESS Ferris residents to run a successful commercial or home-based business, accessing ENTERPRISE markets outside of the community. DEVELOPMENT
The Business Centre - Nipissing Parry Sound Inc. Phone: (705) 474-0626 e. [email protected]
NECO - Community Futures Development Corporation Phone: (705) 476-8822 e. [email protected]
The Labour Market Group Phone: (705) 474-0812 e. [email protected]
Incentives and Funding Programs The Municipality of East Ferris has developed a funding guide in order to assist
PLAY EAST FERRIS
RECREATION IN A four-season destination, East Ferris is a mecca for all types of outdoor recreation and EAST FERRIS adventure for beginners to avids alike.
A variety of indoor activities take place at the Corbeil Park Hall and include line- to participate in.
LAKES
RECREATIONAL The Municipality of East Ferris has many activities and facilities for the recreational FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
The creation of a Cenotaph Memorial Park located across from the Sacred Heart Church to serve.
East Ferris Community Centre 37,000 sq. ft. arena. The arena is home to a number of hockey tournaments and other
Corbeil Park Hall
LIBRARY and other resources in both English and French, the East Ferris Public Library hosts use of its additional 440 sq. ft. Claude Guillemette Resource Room meeting area free and summer hours of operation. East Ferris Public Library
CHURCHES French services. Paroisse St Thomas D’Aquin Sacred Heart Of Jesus Parish 1389 Village Rd 1994 Corbeil-Astorville Road Phone: (705) 752-1775 Phone: (705) 752-1449
EVENTS Annual Winter Carnival (every February) Annual St. Thomas d’Aquin Church Picnic (every August)
Facts and Statistics ABOUT EAST FERRIS
POPULATION Population Growth STATISTICS Population 2001 Population 2006 Population 2011 4,291 4,431 4,766
of 4,222 and 4,512 respectively.
Change in Population by Age Group East Ferris 2006 2011 % Change TOTAL 4,431 4,766 8% 0 to 4 years 170 195 15% 5 to 9 years 225 235 4% 10 to 14 years 320 245 -23% 15 to 19 years 315 285 -10% 20 to 24 years 195 190 -3% 25 to 29 years 150 205 37% 30 to 34 years 230 215 -7% 35 to 39 years 245 285 -16% 40 to 44 years 405 285 -30% 45 yo 49 years 440 430 -2% 50 to 54 years 395 460 16% 55 to 59 years 350 410 17% 60 to 64 years 260 355 37% 65 to 69 years 180 245 36% 70 to 74 years 155 150 -3% 75 to 79 years 75 125 37% 80 to 84 years 55 80 45%
2011 Population Statistics by Gender Age Range Male % of Total Female % of Total 0 to 14 355 8% 325 7% 15 to 19 150 3% 140 3% 20 to 24 105 2% 85 2% 25 to 44 500 11% 495 11% 45 to 54 440 10% 450 10% 55 to 64 390 9% 375 8% 65+ 350 8% 365 8%
LANGUAGE
East Ferris 2001 Nipissing 2001 36% English and French 11% English and French 1% French Only 1% French Only 63% English Only 88% English Only
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 Census of Population.
ABORIGINAL POPULATION
East Ferris Aboriginal Nipissing Aboriginal Population 2006 Population 2006 4% Aboriginal identity 9% Aboriginal identity 96% 91%
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population. (accessed February 17, 2013).
LABOUR Labour Force by Industry 2006 FORCE Total Male Female Total Male Female Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 76 2,185 1,185 995 41,085 21,195 19,885 Agriculture and other resource-based industries 75 65 10 1,665 1,355 310 Construction 205 190 20 2,605 2,385 220 Manufacturing 175 130 45 2,960 2,380 575 Wholesale trade 120 95 25 1,270 970 295 Retail trade 295 125 170 5,425 2,260 3,165 Finance and real estate 80 45 35 1,695 770 925 Health care and social services 270 35 235 5,335 1,070 4,265 Educational services 190 65 125 3,345 1,085 2,260 Business services 320 165 155 7,165 4,395 2,765 Other services 440 265 175 9,625 4,520 5,105
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population (accessed February 16, 2013).
Labour Force by Occupation 2006 Total Male Female Total Male Female Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 74 2,185 1,185 995 41,085 21,200 19,885 Management occupations 190 110 85 3,750 2,280 1,470 95 70 25 1,775 1,480 290 Health occupations 150 35 115 2,655 560 2,090 Occupations in social science, education, 225 75 145 3,925 1,165 2,755 government service and religion Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 45 25 15 660 270 390 Sales and service occupations 490 200 295 11,650 4,860 6,785 Trades, transport and equipment operators 510 485 30 6,885 6,425 465 and related occupations Occupations unique to primary industry 25 25 0 1,360 1,175 180 Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing 75 50 25 1,515 1,215 300 and utilities
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population (accessed February 16, 2013).
LABOUR Unemployment FORCE Labour Force, Participation and Unemployment Rates 2006 East Ferris Nipissing Ontario Labour Force 2,210 41,875 6,587,575 Participation rate (%) 64.6 60.1 67.1 Unemployment rate (%) 5.9 8.3 6.4
Source: The Labour Market Group
Self-employment 1996 2001 2006 East Ferris 17.6 14.4 15.1 Ontario 12.1 11.4 11
Source: The Labour Market Group
Employment by place of work and gender 2006 Males % 40.9 51.3 64.3 - 79.5 Females % 59.1 48.7 35.7 - 20.5
Source: The Labour Market Group
Income Median Household Income ($), 1996 - 2006 1996 49,168 36,588 45,155 2001 57,981 40,162 53,626 2006 66,602 46,788 60,455 % Change 1996 - 2006 26.2 21.8 25.3
Source: The Labour Market Group
Median Household Income ($), 1996 - 2006
80,000
60,000 East Ferris 40,000 Ontario 20,000
0 1996 2001 2066
EDUCATION Percent of Population (15 Years and Over) by Level of Education, 2006 Less than High school 22 High school 25 Trades (cert./dip) 12 College (cert./dip) 25 University (cert./dip/degree) 16
30 25 20 East Ferris 15 10 Ontario 5
0
Trades
(cert./dip) University
High school
(cert./dip/degree)
Less than High school
Source: The Labour Market Group
Municipality of East Ferris Phone: (705) 752-2740 e: [email protected] www.eastferris.ca