MUNICIPALITY OF

RESIDENT’S GUIDE LETTER FROM MAYOR Welcome to Shuniah I would like to extend a warm and inviting welcome to you and your family to our Beautiful Municipality. Our community is small but as mighty as the waves of hitting our shores.

Shuniah is the Ojibway word for Silver, money or coin. It is the oldest Municipality in , incorporated in 1873. Shuniah once expanded to the US Pigeon River Border and included what is now the City of , Neebing and parts of , and more. There is a strong history of Mining in our community of Silver and Amethyst. I invite you to visit our Amethyst Mines in the community.

I also encourage you to take a look at our many programs that are offered at our MacGregor Recreation Centre, from yoga 4 days a week, to boxing classes, mobility, shuffleboard league, Brownies and Girl Guides for young ladies, cooking classes, Youth Recreation activities, and our Soil Mates Garden Community. It’s a great way to meet the fabulous energized residents of Shuniah.

We have many committees, and are always looking to expand on what we can offer our community. We invite you to visit our businesses, and introduce yourself as new to the community so that they too can offer any of their services to you.

Our Employees are subject matter experts in our community and are willing to help you navigate your way through what we have to offer.

Also, your council is always approachable and available to hear from you.

Thank You, Merci and Miigwech

Wendy Landry Mayor

ii MAYOR & COUNCIL

Standing, from left to right, Councillors Donna Blunt; Duff Stewart; Ron Giardetti; Don Smith. Seated, from left to right, Paul Greenwood, CAO; Mayor Wendy Landry; Nadene Hunley-Johansen, Clerk.

Wendy Landry Ron Giardetti Don Smith Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: (807) 346-9330 Phone: (807) 983-2051 Phone: (807) 621-1904 Donna Blunt Duff Stewart Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: (807) 983-2129 Phone: (807) 627-0230

iii ADMINISTRATION & STAFF DIRECTORY

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING DEPARTMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Paul Greenwood CMO, CPA-CGA Gregg Gigliotti Jason Evans Chief Administrative Officer Chief Building Official Community Economic Development (807) 683-4543 (807) 626-4998 Officer [email protected] [email protected] (807) 683-4346 [email protected] Nadene Hunley-Johansen Clerk, Manager of Planning PUBLIC WORKS Acting Secretary Committee of Craig Baumann SHUNIAH POLICE SERVICES Adjustment, Lottery Licensing Officer, Manager of Operations BOARD Freedom of Information Officer (807) 983-2550 Wendy Hamlin (807) 683-4540 [email protected] Secretary/Treasurer [email protected] (807) 683-4545 [email protected] FIRE DEPARTMENT FINANCE DEPARTMENT Blair Arthur COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT Susan Moore CPA, CGA Fire Chief & By-law Enforcement Treasurer, Deputy Clerk Officer Nadene Hunley Head of Finance Department (807) 983-2021 (807) 683-4540 (807) 683-4541 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Laurie Matychuk Property Tax, Accounts Receivable & General Inquiries (807) 683-4542 [email protected] ABOUT SHUNIAH

Situated on the eastern border of History: Thunder Bay, Ontario, the Municipality Shuniah, named after the Ojibway of Shuniah is a beautiful oasis with 40 word “zhooniyaa” for “money” or kilometres of Lake Superior’s northern “silver”, was settled largely due to silver shoreline serving today primarily as a mining potential identified in the mid- rural bedroom community. There are five 19th century. An act of the legislature campgrounds situated within Shuniah was passed in 1873 to organize the to take time away and relax in the water Municipality of Shuniah, consisting or on the beach. There are conservation of the Townships of Pardee, Crooks, areas and parks available to visit during Blake, Paipoonge, Neebing , McIntyre, the day for some fun in the sun; some of MacGregor, McTavish, the Village of Price which are equipped with boat launches Arthur’s Landing, Thunder Cape and the and docks. If you have a passion for islands north of the American Border. being outdoors, Shuniah is the place In 1874, Thunder Cape and to be with its many trails for walking, were removed from the Municipality of biking, and hiking, abundance of diverse Shuniah and in 1891 a multi-township wildlife, and beautiful scenic views of was created. Each township constituted Lake Superior. a ward. Prince Arthur’s Landing was Mission Statement: incorporated into a town in 1884 called Shuniah is committed to providing the Port Arthur. The Town of Port Arthur highest quality of life by building a expanded in April 1892 and May healthy rural community through the 1906 with the addition of land from delivery of essential services provided MacGregor Township. When the City of by responsible leadership, planning, Thunder Bay was incorporated in 1970, and effective management of municipal McIntyre was annexed from Shuniah and resources. this took all industry and most of the Vision Statement: commercial properties out of Shuniah. Shuniah is intended to be a modern and In 1976, legislation was enacted to vibrant community with a strong sense change the Municipality of Shuniah into of identity, located on the picturesque the Township of Shuniah, consisting shores of Lake Superior, working of MacGregor and McTavish Wards. together to build a safe, clean, friendly, The Corporation of Shuniah created and prosperous future. an organized ward system for political purposes, electing one council member from McTavish and three from MacGregor.

Shuniah is the oldest Municipality in Ontario.

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CONTENTS

Letter from Mayor...... ii Mayor & Council...... iii Administration & Staff Directory...... iv About Shuniah...... v Accessibility & Age-Friendly...... 3 ATVs...... 3 Backyard Chickens...... 3 Building...... 3 Building Permits...... 4 Why Do I Need a Building Permit?...... 4 When Do I Need a Building Permit?...... 4 Burn Permits...... 4 Council...... 5 Council Meetings...... 5 Council Agenda & Minutes...... 5 Elections...... 5 Dogs & Dog Tags...... 5 Emergency Services...... 6 Emergency Medical Services...... 6 Fire...... 6 Police...... 6 Hunting...... 7 Lakehead Region Conservation Authority...... 7 Conservation Areas...... 7 Development Regulations...... 7 Noise...... 7 Planning...... 8 Property Standards...... 8 Property Taxes...... 8 Municipal Tax Rate...... 8 Property Assessment...... 8 Tax Bills...... 9 Public Works...... 9 Obstructing Roadways...... 9 Recreation...... 10

1 Beaches & Parks...... 10 Caribou Island...... 10 O’Connor Point...... 10 Silver Harbour Conservation Area...... 10 Wild Goose Beach & Park...... 10 Boat Launches...... 10 Grann Drive...... 10 Silver Harbour...... 10 West Loon Lake...... 10 Winter Recreation...... 10 Mount Baldy Ski Hill...... 10 Recreation Centres...... 11 MacGregor Rec Centre...... 11 Rental...... 11 McTavish Rec Centre...... 11 Recreational Programming...... 11 Drop-In Classes...... 11 Shuniah Day Camp...... 11 Shuniah Sparks and Brownies...... 11 Soil Mates Community Garden...... 12 Youth Group...... 12 Schools...... 12 McKenzie School...... 12 Little Lions Waldorf Daycare...... 12 Social Media...... 13 Instagram...... 13 Facebook...... 13 Waste Management...... 13 Waste Disposal Sites...... 13 MacGregor Landfill...... 13 McTavish Landfill...... 13 Wildlife Road Safety...... 14 Winter Safety...... 14 Business Directory...... 16 Licenses/ Permits/Applications...... 17 Building Permit Application Packages...... 17 Building Permit Forms...... 17 Driveway Approval Applications...... 17 Committee of Adjustment Applications...... 17 Complaint By-Law Application Form...... 17 2 Planning Applications...... 17 Accessibility & ATVs Building Age-Friendly By-Law No. 2928-17 permits the To obtain a building permit application The Municipality of Shuniah strives operation of All-Terrain and Off-Road form depending on your need, we to provide its goods and services Vehicles on any highway within the have a full set of forms for dwellings in a way that respects the dignity Municipality of Shuniah that is under and garages along with individual and independence of people with the jurisdiction of the Municipality, or application forms available online. disabilities. We are committed to on any part or parts of such highway. Please contact the Municipal Office giving people with disabilities the This By-law does NOT provide if you can’t find what you need. To same opportunity to access our goods authority for: provincial highways, schedule an inspection or discuss your and services and allowing them to private roads or private property or building application please contact the benefit from the same services, in the any highways situated outside the Chief Building Official directly: same place and in a similar way as Municipality of Shuniah including the Gregg Gigliotti other customers. portion of any boundary road not Chief Building Official The Municipality of Shuniah is owned by the Municipality of Shuniah. Phone: (807) 626-4998 committed to excellence in serving Email: [email protected] all customers including people with disabilities. Shuniah provides training Backyard Chickens to all employees, volunteers and Shuniah has established By-Law No. others who deal with the public or 2974-17 that residents may have the other third parties on their behalf, opportunity to keep chickens on their and all those who are involved in own residential property to produce the development and approvals of eggs for personal use. Every person customer service policies, practices who commits an offence pursuant to and procedures. this By-law is liable, upon conviction, to the penalties prescribed by the Provincial Offences Act.

3 Building Permits When Do I Need a Building Burn Permits Permit? Why Do I Need a Building Permit? The use of Fire Pits, Outdoor Under the Ontario Building Code Fireplaces and Chimeneas are NOT Building permits are necessary to Act, a Building Permit is required for PERMITTED in the Municipality of ensure that zoning requirements, the construction or alteration of any Shuniah without a permit. fire and structural safety standards structure over 10 m2 (108 Sq.Ft.) in You have the option to apply for your and other building standards are area; for example, a structure with OPEN AIR BURNING permit online. met, primarily for safety reasons. outside dimensions greater than From April 1st until October 31st Zoning requirements are contained 3.16m x 3.16m (10.37 ft. x 10.37 ft.). in municipal by-laws and the building burning is permitted after 5 PM until standards are contained in the Ontario However all structures must still 8 AM only. No Daytime Burning is Building Code. This code is Provincial comply with zoning requirements. allowed. regulation administered by the For information regarding minimum Housing Development and Buildings setbacks, lot coverage and height Branch of the Ministry of Municipal requirements, please contact the Affairs and Housing. Under the Manager of Planning: Building Code Act, local governments Nadene Hunley-Johansen are given authority for the Clerk, Manager of Planning enforcement of the Ontario Building Phone: (807) 683-4540 Code within their municipality. Email: [email protected] The Ministry of Municipal Affairs The following is a list of typical and Housing maintains a website projects that require a building which contains useful information permit: about the Ontario Building Code • New buildings/additions at www.obc.mah.gov.on.ca. • Alterations/renovations It is the homeowner’s responsibility to ensure that a Building Permit is • Attached or detached garages, obtained when required. Failure to carports comply with Municipal By-laws and • Decks/porches Provincial Building Codes, may lead • Finished basements to unnecessary and costly litigation. • Fireplace, woodstoves & chimneys Every person who commits an offence pursuant to this By-law is liable, upon • Garden sheds (accessory buildings) conviction, to the penalties prescribed • New, replacement, or repair of by the Provincial Offences Act. private sewage systems • New or structural alterations to windows or doors • One or two storey additions / solariums or sunrooms • Plumbing and/or drains

4 Council With the CivicWeb Portal, residents can: Dogs & Dog Tags • Use the calendar to find an Subject to By-Law No. 1951098, Council Meetings upcoming or previous meeting; every owner of a dog shall keep the Regular Council meetings are held • Subscribe to receive email dog leashed and under the control of on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every notification about meetings that some person when the dog is on land month except for July, August and matter to you; in the Municipality other than that December, which are held on the 2nd • Click on the meetings tab to review of the owner, unless prior consent is Tuesday of the month. All regular information organized by the given by the person owning the land meetings of Council start at 4:00 pm type of meeting (Council, Special on which the dog is found. No person and are held in our Council Chambers, Council or Public Meeting); shall permit a dog to be running at 420 Leslie Avenue, Thunder Bay unless large within the jurisdiction of the otherwise indicated. Requests for • Search our e-resources for specific Municipality. A dog shall be deemed delegations must be in writing and topics; to be running at large if found in any should contain the subject matter • Read Council agendas, minutes or place other than the premises of the being discussed. Written requests by-laws. owner of the dog and not under the must be submitted to the Clerk’s office control of any person. no later than 12 noon one week prior Elections Every owner of a dog shall annually, to the meeting. Elections for municipal government are and not later than the last day of held every four (4) years on the fourth January in each year, or within thirty Council Agenda & Minutes Monday of October. Shuniah has an days of becoming the owner of a dog, The CivicWeb Portal is part of our elected Council with an organized cause the dog to be registered with the commitment to deliver effective ward system, electing one council Municipality and to be licensed by the communication throughout the member from McTavish and three from Municipality, and shall procure a license Municipality by maintaining an MacGregor. and dog tag for each dog owned. accessible and transparent platform The owner shall always keep the tag for the public to view and search for securely fixed on the dog until the tag information regarding Council business. is renewed or replaced, but the tag may be removed while the dog is being lawfully used for hunting in the bush. Every license issued shall expire on the 31st day of December of the year in respect of which it was issued and the license fee to be remitted to the Municipality at the time of the issuing of the license shall be Ten Dollars ($10.00). On payment of the license fee, the owner shall be furnished with a dog tag. Every person who commits an offence pursuant to this By-law is liable, upon conviction, to the penalties prescribed by the Provincial Offences Act.

5 Emergency Services Fire Police Shuniah Fire & Emergency Services Police service is provided to Shuniah Emergency Medical Services (SFES) is a volunteer department by: Superior North EMS is operated by dedicated to saving lives and OPP Thunder Bay Detachment the City of Thunder Bay. There are 19 protecting property through fire 3267 Highway 130, EMS Stations throughout the District prevention, suppression and public Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 4V2 of Thunder Bay from which emergency education. SFES also has First Emergency calls: 911 medical services are provided. Every Responders who are trained to the Non-emergency calls: (807) 939-2133 community and unorganized area in Red Cross Health Care Provider Toll free anytime: 1-888-310-1122 the District of Thunder Bay is serviced standards with the use of AED. www.opp.ca by Superior North EMS paramedics. Questions or concerns regarding the Superior North EMS provides Fire Service, Fire Prevention or Safety emergency medical response to 911 can be directed to: calls, where paramedics assess, treat, Fire Chief Blair Arthur and transport patients to hospitals Shuniah Fire & Emergency Services for further medical care. Superior 1700 Lakeshore Drive North EMS also provides emergent Shuniah, ON P7A 0T1 medical transportation services, Phone: (807) 983-2021 usually between medical facilities and Fax: (807) 983-2943 airports. Some non-emergent patient www.shuniahfire.com transportation services are provided.

6 Hunting Development Regulations Noise By-Law No. 2600-12 was created to The Lakehead Region Conservation The Municipality has established prohibit and regulate the Discharge Authority administers Ontario By-law No. 2739-14 to prohibit and of certain Firearms, Bows, Crossbows, Regulation 180/06 as amended regulate the making of unusual Air Guns and Spring Guns in the by Ontario Regulation 63/13 noises or noises liable to disturb the Municipality of Shuniah. Council deems Development, Interference with inhabitants of the Municipality of it necessary and desirable to exercise Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines Shuniah. Every person who commits such power to provide for the safety and Watercourses under the an offence pursuant to this By-law of the general public and to prohibit Conservation Authorities Act within is liable, upon conviction, to the the discharge of firearms in those its Area of Jurisdiction. Development penalties prescribed by the Provincial areas of higher population densities. within the Approximate Regulated Offences Act. Every person who commits an offence Area may require a Permit from the pursuant to this By-law is liable, upon Authority to confirm that the control conviction, to the penalties prescribed of flooding, erosion, dynamic beaches, by the Provincial Offences Act. pollution or the conservation of land are not affected. The straightening, changing, diverting or interfering in Lakehead Region any way with the existing channel of Conservation Authority a river, creek, stream, watercourse or changing or interfering in any way with Conservation Areas a wetland will also require a Permit. The LRCA proudly offers eight Screening maps are available for Conservation Areas for semi-passive viewing at the Authority office which recreational use, access to Lake depicts the Approximate Regulated Superior and other activities such Area for each Member Municipality. In as birding, photography, hiking addition, major watercourses have had Wilderness Trails and more! Along floodline mapping completed, which with the outdoor recreation and determines the floodplain for the conservation education opportunities studied watercourse. Property owners offered by our Conservation Areas, or potential property owners can we also own and maintain other request a map of a property which will Conservation Lands that provide display the Approximate Regulated habitat protection and assist with Area as defined under the Regulations water management. administered by the Authority. See Silver Harbour Conservation Area Individual maps of specific lots can be for more information. viewed at the Authority office or can be mailed, faxed or emailed. For more information contact LRCA: Phone: (807) 344-5857 Fax: (807) 345-9156 Email: [email protected]

7 Planning Property Standards Property Taxes The Planning Department provides The standards for maintenance and by-law interpretation for both Council occupancy of property are set forth Municipal Tax Rate and the public; prepares amendments in By-Law 2499-10 and are to be The tax rate for the year is calculated to by-laws, technical guidance to adopted as the minimum standards by taking the total municipal budget council, policy advisor to Committee for all property within the Municipality requirements for the year and of Adjustment; negotiates and of Shuniah. The intent of this by-law dividing it by the total assessment of prepares subdivision agreements. is to protect the health and safety all properties in Shuniah. Rates vary The Planning Act applies to all of residents in the Municipality depending on the Property Class of development in Ontario and Provincial and to promote a pleasant and your property. Education tax rates Policies must be complied with in tidy community by ensuring that are dictated by the province and are any documentation or development. both buildings and properties are collected through your tax bill. Shuniah has adopted an Official maintained in an attractive, safe and Plan that sets out the Municipality’s healthy manner. Property Assessment general policies for future land use All property within the Municipality Assessments in the Municipality and includes the government policies that does not conform with the of Shuniah are established by the and guidelines. The Official Plan was standards contained in this by-law Municipal Property Assessment approved by the Province in August of shall be repaired and maintained to Corporation also known as MPAC. They 1996, however, it is under revision and conform with the standards or the currently use a method called Current a new Official Plan is to be adopted site to be cleared of all buildings, Value Assessment (CVA) whereby it in 2019. Further, the Municipality structures, debris or refuse. Every uses property sales in the community has adopted an Amendment to the person who commits an offence to establish your property’s assessed Official Plan which was approved by pursuant to this By-law is liable, upon value. As many as 200 factors can be the Province in April 2001. conviction, to the penalties prescribed considered when assessing the value of All construction, development and by the Provincial Offences Act. a property but five major factors usually use, which include plans of subdivision, account for 85% of the value: must comply with the provisions of • location the Zoning By-law No. 2038-00 and • lot dimensions conform to the policies of the Official Plan as well as the Planning Act and • living area Provincial Policies. Amending zoning • age of property by-laws require circulation and notice • quality of construction provisions as specified in the Planning Act of Ontario. Minor variances to the zoning by-law can be processed through the Committee of Adjustment. If you have questions or would like to discuss an issue please schedule an appointment by calling (807) 683-4545 or come into the Municipal Office.

8 Tax Bills Public Works Obstructing Roadways Tax bills are sent out twice a year, with The Municipality’s Public Works By-Law 2051 establishes that no each bill divided into two payments. Department maintains, inspects and person, persons, or corporation shall This spreads the taxes owing for the carries out minor repairs on roads obstruct, or cause to be obstructed year over four (4) payment due dates. within the Municipality. Some summer or encumbered in any way, any The first bill is called the Interim Tax activities include maintenance, dust highway, public lane or bridge in Bill and is usually sent near the end of control, roadside maintenance, and under the jurisdiction of the January with payments due in February drainage, and gravel patching. Winter Municipality of Shuniah by depositing and May. The Interim Bill is based on activities include sanding, salting and or placing thereon any matter or 50% of the prior year’s total taxes. clearing snow and ice from the roads. object whatsoever, including, without Once the budget is set by Council in restricting the generality of the For Questions or Concerns contact: the spring, the Final Tax Bill is sent foregoing, any snow, dirt, ashes, glass, usually in July with due dates in August Craig Baumann, nails, rubbish or garbage. Every person and October. The Final Tax Bill is based Manager of Operations who commits an offence pursuant to on the total taxes for the year less Phone: 807-983-2550 this By-law is liable, upon conviction, the Interim Tax Bill. Any outstanding Fax: 807-983-2946 to the penalties prescribed by the balances owing past the due dates are Email: [email protected] Provincial Offences Act. charged interest at 15% per annum. The Public Works Yard is located at This interest is applied at the beginning 101 Coral Bay Road. of each month at a rate of 1.25%. Hours of Operation: 7:30 am until 4:00 pm.

9 Recreation Wild Goose Beach & Park Winter Recreation Wild Goose is a beautiful sand beach Mount Baldy Ski Hill on the shore of Lake Superior. The Beaches & Parks Located on the North Shore of Lake beach stretches about 400 feet and Superior, Mt. Baldy has been one of Caribou Island features a grassy hill, ample parking Northwestern Ontario’s most popular This uninhibited island is only reachable and lots of shade trees. The water is destinations for individuals and families by boat and is home to a pair of crystal clear and typically warms up for over 60 years. The Hill features three nesting bald eagles, peregrine falcons, more in August, and the view of the lifts accessing varied terrain for all skill and white tail deer but despite the bay and of the makes levels of skiers and snowboarders. All name of the island, no caribou. for a great backdrop. runs lead to the base chalet, where O’Connor Point winter sports enthusiasts can take a O’Connor Point is a neighbourhood Boat Launches break and warm up by the fireplace or park. Anyone wanting to use the beach Grann Drive watch the action on the hills. Mt. Baldy must get an access card from the Recreational boaters will find one long also has a rental shop on site with safe, Shuniah Office first, and only residents and wide concrete launching ramp and modern equipment in a variety of sizes and landowners can ask for one. concrete parking that gives boaters and there is the ability to book private Silver Harbour Conservation Area access to Black Bay. lessons with certified instructors for Silver Harbour Conservation Area Silver Harbour those just learning. provides year-round public access See Silver Harbour Conversation Area to Lake Superior, boasts an amazing above. view of Lake Superior. and offers a small but gorgeous area perfect for West Loon Lake picnics, photography, wildlife viewing, Recreational boaters will find one long and maybe even a bit of fishing! and wide concrete launching ramp Recreational boaters will find two and a public dock that gives boaters long and wide concrete launching access to Loon Lake. ramps and three fixed courtesy docks. Organized groups will find the large picnic site and shelter attractive and convenient. The picnic shelter can be reserved. There are also concrete accessible picnic tables situated along the break-wall.

10 Recreation Centres Recreational Shuniah Day Camp MacGregor Rec Centre Programming Shuniah hosts a 6-week Day Camp The MacGregor Recreation Centre Shuniah offers a variety of programs during the summer at the MacGregor is the hub of activities happening in that will provide an opportunity Rec Centre & Wild Goose Park. Shuniah. It was built in 1967 through for community members to keep Activities include games, crafts, ’s Centennial Year funding active and stay connected. Whether outdoor activities, sports, guest initiative. It includes spacious grounds, your goal is to increase strength, speakers and trips. Last year field a baseball/soccer field, basketball endurance, or stay active and trips included the Teddy Bear nets, a skating rink and Community engaged, joining a group is a great Picnic at Vickers Park, mini-golf at Garden. It houses a youth group, way to help keep you on track towards Boulevard, the Diamond Willow weekly exercise programs, weekly art reaching your personal goals. To check Mine, Thunder Bay Museum, and music lessons, special events and out all our programs visit our website: Centennial Park, Fort William party/meeting rentals. https://www.shuniah.org/living/ Historical Park, and the North End community-and-recreation/ Community Centre/Splashpad. Also, Rental speakers presented and taught The MacGregor Recreation Centre Drop-In Classes the children about yoga, boxing, rents a large open indoor space on gardening, birdhouses and invasive To check out all programs for adults the upper level suitable for numerous species! events such as parties, dances, Follow us on Facebook - MacGregor Rec Centre for the latest updates. meetings and workshops. This level Shuniah Sparks and Brownies includes use of serving counter, small Girls entering SK or Grade 1 this fall fridge, coffee pot, kettle, tables, are invited to join the Sparks. Girls chairs, couch and pool table. A kitchen entering Grades 2 or 3 this fall are equipped with microwave, oven/stove, invited to join the Brownies. We will fridge/freezer, coffee urns and dishes have lots of fun and make new friends! are available for use on the lower level. We are planning lots of great activities The upper level has a capacity of 140 including learning outdoor skills, individuals and the lower level has a singing, making crafts and helping our capacity of 80 individuals. To book the community. You can enroll your girl at MacGregor Recreation Centre contact www.girlguides.ca the Municipal Office at (807) 683-4545. For any questions about our unit, email McTavish Rec Centre Martha at [email protected]. The McTavish Recreation Centre is currently closed, however, there is an outdoor hockey rink and baseball field on site.

11 Soil Mates Community Garden Youth Group Schools Endorsed by Mayor & Council in the The Shuniah Youth Group, established Fall of 2014, the Shuniah Soil Mates in 2007, has seen hundreds of kids McKenzie School began building their Community participate in a wide variety of weekly McKenzie School is a rural school that Gardens in the Spring of 2015 and activities held at the centre. It is a encompasses the area from Dorion have continued to grow these many safe and friendly place for our youth in the East to North Star Road in the years. From the initial 24 gardens, to participate in weekly activities and West. We have approximately 65 through three periods of building first special events while meeting other students from Junior Kindergarten to 7 and then again 4 additional gardens, kids in their own community! Drop-in Grade 6. Our school has an active, the Garden is at full enclosure capacity activities for youth grade three and up. involved Parents’ Group and School of 36 gardens and an area of 5600 Younger children welcome to participate Council and many parent volunteers sq. ft. or 1/8 of an acre. Members in activities with parental supervision. and community partnerships. Staff, grow food for many reasons, family The Youth Program offers basketball students, parents, and community work participation, family and food nets, a skating rink, sports nights, together to improve the learning and donation or for total donation dances, bingo, ping-pong, make a difference for all our students. to those in the need in Thunder Bay. shuffleboard, a pool table, air hockey, Contact Peter Tracz for more info: and video games. Overall, a great Little Lions Waldorf Daycare [email protected]. place to hang out and meet friends. Little Lions Waldorf Daycare and Kindergarten at McKenzie School is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 5:45 pm. There is before and after school programs available as well as a full day program. All children aged 18 months to 12 years of age are welcome to join.

12 Social Media Waste Management McTavish Landfill Located at 4001 Highway 11/17, Instagram Waste Disposal Sites 1000 feet west of Silver Lake Road. You can follow us on Instagram for The Municipality of Shuniah has two Wednesday (April 1 – October 31) the latest news, events and photos: Landfill Sites that are available for use 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm instagram.com/shuniah.on by residents and property owners only. Wednesday (Nov 1 – March 31) Punch cards are available for purchase 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Facebook at the Municipal Office for $25. These Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm You can follow us on Facebook for cards do not expire! Each card has 104 the latest news, events and photos: punches (each punch represents one facebook.com/ShuniahMunicipality bag of garbage) and 2 special clean-up punches (1/2 ton truck or trailer).

MacGregor Landfill Located at 1400 Highway 11/17, 2 miles west of McKenzie Station Road. Wednesday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm The MacGregor Landfill Site has a recycling depot for corrugated cardboard.

13 Wildlife Road Safety • Stop as safely as possible if a Winter Safety wild animal is crossing the road. • Scan the road ahead from shoulder Winter is the worst season for fires in Remember, deer often move in to shoulder. When you see wildlife Canada. All Canadians must be mindful groups. If you see one, know there beside the road, slow down of the importance of fire prevention are likely more in the vicinity. and pass carefully as they may and safety. During the winter, we must suddenly bolt onto the road. • If possible, avoid driving during heat our homes, most of our meals dusk or dawn when most wildlife • Watch for the yellow wildlife are prepared and eaten indoors, our collisions occur. Swerving to avoid warning signs that indicate an area clothing is dried indoors and people hitting a wild animal may result in of increased risk. Slow down when who smoke tend to do so indoors. For a more serious collision. If hitting travelling through these areas. the winter remember that: a wild animal is unavoidable, • Heating appliances such as space • Use high beams at night where remember to stay in control. possible and watch for glowing heaters should not have anything • People who live adjacent to eyes of animals. combustible close by and need at highways are encouraged not least one metre (three feet) of space • Stay in control. Watch your speed to feed deer as this increases around them. Inspect the electrical and take extra precautions when the probability of motor vehicle cord attached. If it overheats, you driving at night as visibility is collisions, resulting in more have a fire hazard. Keep young greatly reduced. Slowing down personal injuries and increased children away from them. will give you that extra second to deer mortality. respond. • Electrical and heating systems can fail and become fire hazards. • Never swerve suddenly. This could Ensure they are regularly checked cause your vehicle to go out of by a professional, especially control or head into oncoming prior to the winter season when traffic. fireplaces, heaters, appliances and • Brake firmly if an animal is standing other electrical equipment are in on, or crossing the road. Never maximum use. assume the animal will move out of • Smoking while in bed, tired or your way. under the influence of alcohol or medication is the most common cause of fires that kill.

14 • Most chimney fires occur with wood- burning fireplaces. Ensure chimneys are cleaned and professionally inspected regularly. Burn only small quantities of wood at a time. • Teach children that fire is not a toy; it is a tool we use to cook food and heat our homes. • Educate your children about the dangers of fire and make sure they know that all fires, even small ones, can spread very quickly. • Never use a flammable liquid near a flame or source of spark. Be aware of hidden sources like water heater pilot lights, electric motors or heaters. Never smoke while pouring or using flammable liquids. • If even a small doubt exists about any appliance/equipment that you use, do not hesitate to contact a qualified technician. It may save your life, and the lives of your loved ones.

15 BUSINESS DIRECTORY

AMETHYST MINE PANORAMA LAKESHORE VARIETY THE FISH SHOP 500 Bass Lake Road 1235 Lakeshore Drive 1960 Lakeshore Drive (807) 622-6908 (807) 983-2323 (807) 983-2214 www.amethystmine.com www.thefishshop.ca LAKEVIEW LODGE BAYVIEW GOLF COURSE 815 Lakeshore Drive THUNDER BAY INTERNATIONAL 370 Highway 587 (807) 621-3298 HOSTEL (807) 677-2646 1594 Lakeshore Drive LTL GROUP (807) 983-2042 BEAR’S BEES & HONEY 227 Highway 527 1170 Lakeshore Drive (807) 623-3600 THUNDER BAY KOA (807) 983-2341 www.ltlgroup.ca 162 Spruce River Road www.bearsbeesandhoney.com (807) 683-6221 MIRROR LAKE CAMPGROUND www.koa.com/campgrounds/thunder-bay CRYSTAL BEACH RESTAURANT 3495 Highway 17 2001 Lakeshore Drive (807) 977-2840 WHITE CEDAR PHARMACY (807) 983-3004 2001 Lakeshore Drive MOUNT BALDY SKI AREA (807) 983-2300 CRYSTAL BEACH VARIETY/ 375 Mount Baldy Road www.whitecedarpharmacy.com LCBO/SUNY’S (807) 683 8441 2005 Lakeshore Drive www.skimountbaldy.ca YOUNG’S FEED (807) 983-2752 2200 Lakeshore Drive SECURE STORE (807) 628-5128 DIAMOND WILLOW AMETHYST MINE 325 Highway 527 Number 5 Road North (807) 683-3422 (807) 627-5515 http://securestoretbay.com www.diamondwillowamethyst.com SHUNIAH SERVICE ELDORADO BEACH ON LAKE 160 Lakeshore Drive SUPERIOR BED & BREAKFAST (807) 683-1220 2845 Eldorado Beach Rd Shuniah, ON P7A 0H9 SILVER MINNOW BAIT SHOP (807) 983-2276 270 Mitchell Road Toll Free: 1 (866) 205-0855 (807) 683-3778

FLYING J TRAVEL PLAZA SUPERIOR SHORES RV PARK 3200 Highway 11/17 Meyers Road East (807) 977-2121 (807) 628-7246 www.pilotflyingj.com/stores/866 www.superiorshoresrvpark.com

16 LICENSES/ PERMITS/APPLICATIONS

Building Permit Application Driveway Approval Applications To access digital Packages • Driveway Entrance Application copies of the • Demolition Application • Deck Application Package following Licenses, • Garage and Shed Application Committee of Adjustment Permits and Applications Package Applications please • Residential Dwelling Application • Application for Consent Package (severance) access the Resident • Application for Minor Variance Guide online at

Building Permit Forms www.shuniah.org • Fee Worksheet Form Complaint By-Law Application Form • Guidelines to Complete Application • Complaint Application Form Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre • Residential Building Permit (807) 684-6000 Checklist Form Planning Applications • Site Plan and Zoning Checklist • Amend the Official Plan Health Unit • Zoning and Grading Application • Amend the Zoning By-law (807) 625-5900 • Occupancy Permit Information • Application to Purchase Shoreline Sheet Lakehead Public Schools Road Allowance (807) 625-5100 • Deck Construction Form • Building Inspection Schedule Ontario Community & Social Services Help Line • Designer Information 211 • Mechanical Ventilation Design • Mechanical Ventilation Installation Review • Plumbing Permit Application • Authorization to Apply • Overhead and Underground Encroachment • Radon Gas

17 MUNICIPAL OFFICE 420 Leslie Avenue Thunder Bay, ON P7A 1X8 Phone: (807) 683-4545 Fax: (807) 683-6982 Toll Free: 1-855-683-4545