Municipality of St. Charles
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2010 Table of Contents Mayor’s Welcome …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3 Municipal History …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...4 Location & Map ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...5 Climate ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….5 Ecology ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….6 Demographics …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….6 Quality of Life ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7-12 Housing …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7 Recreation ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7 Education ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...8 Religion ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…9 Municipal Amenities ……………………………………………………………………………………………9-11 Emergency Services ………………………………………………………………………………………………..12 Media, Communications & Technology ………………………………………………………………….12 Commercial Business …………………………………………………………………………………………………….13-19 Economic Engines …………………………………………………………………………………………….13-15 Financial Institutions ………………………………………………………………………………………….….15 Labour Force ……………………………………………………………………………………………………16-17 Travel &Transportation ……………………………………………………………………………………17-18 Local Economy …………………………………………………………………………………………………18-19 Contact Information ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….20 Copyright © Economic Partners Sudbury East-West Nipissing 2010 2 Message from the Mayor Copyright © Economic Partners Sudbury East-West Nipissing 2010 3 Municipality of St. Charles MUNICIPAL HISTORY The Village of St.-Charles first took shape in 1890, with the arrival of the first settlers from Quebec and Eastern Ontario, via the Canadian Pacific Railway. These settlers were attracted by the promise of good farmland and the opportunity to raise their families in a sound catholic community. Some of the first pioneers to settle in the 'Grand Brûlé' were Pierre Savary, Perpétus Lapensée, and Frank Dupuis. Over the years, the municipality has experienced many changes that have transformed its agricultural origins into a bedroom-community oasis. A large percentage of residents take advantage of the professional opportunities offered by larger neighbouring cities, while still being able to enjoy a quiet, rural lifestyle. Although the practice of farming is no longer a primary occupation, the municipality still provides its residents will all the necessities of comfortable living, in a modernized setting. St. Charles still holds those same promises and opportunities today, as it did in the 19th century. New families continue to settle into the region where many established ones have thrived for generations. No matter how much time passes, or how much things change, St. Charles is a place that never grows old. Copyright © Economic Partners Sudbury East-West Nipissing 2010 4 MAP & LOCATION Situated between the Municipality of French River and the Municipality of Markstay-Warren, St. Charles covers an area of more than 250,000 kilometers. Two urban centres are located within 100km of St. Charles. Approximately 90km to the East of the municipality, is the City of North Bay, while 60km to the West, is the City of Greater Sudbury. These two urban locations offer St. Charles residents a variety of retail and commercial necessities. The closest metropolitan centre is Toronto, located approximately 370 km to the South of St. Charles. CLIMATE As part of the Canadian Shield, the climate in the Municipality of St. Charles is seasonal, with average temperatures of -18c in the winter and 25c in the summer. Precipitation also varies throughout the seasons with average snowfalls of 34.3cm/month in the winter and rainfalls of 54.6mm/month in the summer. Fifteen hours of summer daylight allow for a regional growing season of approximately 120 days, while winter daylight averages 8.5 hours. Temperature (°C) 2009 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Average high -8.4 -6.1 -0.1 8.5 17.2 22 24.8 23.1 17.3 10 2 -5.1 Average low -18.6 -16.6 -10.4 -2.2 5.3 10.4 13.3 12.3 7.2 1.5 -5.1 -13.9 Average -13.6 -11.4 -5.3 3.1 11.3 16.2 19 17.7 12.3 5.8 -1.5 -9.5 Precipitation 2009 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Monthly rainfall (mm) 12 7 30 47 76 78 77 91 101 77 48 14 Annual average: 656 mm Monthly snowfall (cm) 64 50 39 18 1 0 0 0 0 5 32 64 Annual average: 274 cm Copyright © Economic Partners Sudbury East-West Nipissing 2010 5 ECOLOGY Surrounded by the waters of Lake Nepewassi and the West Arm of Lake Nipissing, the Municipality of St. Charles is flourished by a variety of coniferous and deciduous trees, foliage and marshlands, as well as bedrock formations. These make-ups create the habitat for local wildlife, such as the white-tail deer, the brown bear, the Canadian loon and the red fox. DEMOGRAPHICS St. Charles is home to a population of 700 1,159 residents. During the summer 600 months the population increases, with 500 seasonal residents and tourists who 645 frequent the many trailer parks, lodges and 590 400 Residents cottages along the shores of Lake Residents French 300 Nepewassi and the West Arm of Lake 530 English Nipissing. 200 Residents Bilingual 100 The Municipality of St. Charles has 0 maintained a modest but steady rate of population growth over the years and Language ranks among one of the few municipalities in Northern Ontario to have experienced a population growth from 1996 to 2001. This increase was perhaps due to the Median Income appeal of a bilingual population (71%), or the benefits of a $60,000 family-oriented $50,000 community. $56,891 $40,000 $30,000 $45,024 $20,000 $21,821 $10,000 $0 Median Family Median Household Median Individual Income Income Income Copyright © Economic Partners Sudbury East-West Nipissing 2010 6 QUALITY OF LIFE HOUSING City Price Brantford $ 228, 800 Royal Lepage compiles housing information for different cities across Hamilton $ 206, 070 Canada. The comparative information Kitchener $ 298, 850 represents the cost of a detached London $ 242, 870 bungalow for various cities Mississauga $ 350, 350 throughout Ontario from the 2009 third quarter survey of Canadian North Bay $ 228, 715 house prices. Ottawa $ 308, 605 Sudbury $ 309, 000 Mun. Of St. Charles $ RECREATION The Municipality of St. Charles hosts a variety of service clubs, programs and events throughout the year. Full contact details and information regarding clubs, organizations, programs and events is available by visiting the St. Charles website at www.stcharlesontario.ca. St. Charles Community St. Charles Arena St. Charles Fitness Centre Complex 99 King Street East Located in the Wellness 20 Casimir Road St. Charles, ON P0M 2W0 Centre St. Charles, ON P0M 2W0 705-867-2813 1 King East (Second Floor) 705-867-2899 St. Charles, ON P0M 2W0 Clubs & Organizations Our Children, Our Future Sudbury District Cattleman's Chevalier de Colomb (St. Charles Play Centre) Association Club d'Age d'Or d'Alidor St. Charles Curling Club Sudbury East Soccer League Colombiettes St. Charles Minor Ball Sudbury East Special Olympics Friends of the Library St. Charles Minor Hockey Youth Bowling Council West Arm Water Improvement Frontier Trail Association St. Charles Parish Committee Corp. (WAWIC) Nipissing Veuve River Snowmobile Club St. Charles Rod & Gun Club Copyright © Economic Partners Sudbury East-West Nipissing 2010 7 EDUCATION In 1899, the first French Catholic Separate School was established on the outskirts of St. Charles. At this time every part of town was responsible for building a school for their own children to attend. There were many schools in the different regions during this time due to the fact that transportation was difficult especially during the winter months. Another factor was the steadily increasing amount of children, which were coming into the different areas. Elementary Schools Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario École St. Charles Borromée 22 rue St. Anne Street St. Charles, ON P0M 2W0 705-867-2052 http://www.nouvelon.ca/nos_ecoles/ecole.php ?ecole=BOR Adult Retraining & Continuing Libraries Education St. Charles Public Library Alpha-En-Partage 22 rue St. Anne Street 22 rue St. Anne Street St. Charles, ON P0M 2W0 St. Charles, ON P0M 2W0 705-867-2815 705-867-2052 http://www.alphasudburyest.ca/accueil.html Other Educational Facilities within 100km of St. Charles Sudbury North Bay Cambrian College CTS College Nipissing University Collège Boréal CDI College Canadore College English for International Communication University of Sudbury Laurentian University Institute Northern Ontario School of Medicine CTS College Copyright © Economic Partners Sudbury East-West Nipissing 2010 8 RELIGION As is the case in many small towns, the Catholic religion has always been a very important part of the community. The first two churches were built in the year 1900. In 1904 a third church, 'St- Charles Borromée', was built. The structure stands proudly on top of a rock as a very pleasant reminder of the beginning of the town and its religion. Priest Nayl was the first priest to hold a mass at the new church on October 20th, 1905. St. Charles Borromée is still being used by parishioners today. Égilse St. Charles de Borromée 68 rue Main Street St. Charles, ON P0M 2W0 705-867-2876 MUNICIPAL AMENITIES Waste management The Municipality of St. Charles runs a Landfill and Recycling program that allows residents to properly dispose of household waste, hazardous materials and recycling. For complete details of the Landfill and Recycling regulations and fees, please visit the municipal website at: www.stcharlesontario.ca. Collection Schedule St. Charles waste collection