Current Notices

By-Law 26-13: Livestock

N O T I C E

The Municipal Act, 2001 permits the Township of James to adopt procedures, including procedures for giving notice of the passage of by-laws.

The Township of James has adopted By-Law 03-01 for giving notice of the passage of by-laws as well as Procedural By-Law 04-01 governing the procedure for matters coming before Council.

Council for the Township of James will adopt Draft By-Law 26-13, BEING A BY-LAW TO REGULATE THE KEEPING OF LIVESTOCK WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF JAMES at the August 12^th, 2026 Regular Council Meeting.

Anyone who wishes to make written or oral submissions with respect to By-Law 26-13 shall submit a request to the Township office by Friday, August 7^th 4:30p.m.

For additional information, please contact the Township office

By-Law 26-12: Council Vacancy Policy

N O T I C E

The Municipal Act, 2001 permits the Township of James to adopt procedures, including procedures for giving notice of the passage of by-laws.

The Township of James has adopted By-Law 03-01 for giving notice of the passage of by-laws as well as Procedural By-Law 04-01 governing the procedure for matters coming before Council.

Council for the Township of James will adopt Draft By-law No. 2026-12 Being a by-law to adopt a Council Vacancy Policy for the Township of James at the August 12^th, 2026 Regular Council Meeting.

Anyone who wishes to make written or oral submissions with respect to By-Law 26-13 shall submit a request to the Township office by Friday, August 7^th 4:30p.m.

For additional information, please contact the township office.

Burning Permits

Effective April 1st – October 31st

Under the authority of Township of James’ By-Law #03-21 and the Ministry of Natural Resources Municipal Forest Fire Management Agreement, NO fire permits will be issued for open burning within the Township of James. Failure to comply may result in charges under the Forest Fire Prevention Act, R.S.O. 1990.

Burning is allowed only in incinerators that must be inspected and approved by the Fire Department before a permit will be issued.

NO BURNING BRUSH

You are asked to contact the Elk Lake Fire Department by calling (705) 648-4903 or (705) 678-2320 to obtain a permit.

Spring Landfill Hours

Regular Council Meeting Location

All future Council Meetings will be at the LEGION.

Join us at the Legion on the SECOND Wednesday of each month.

Submissions should be sent to info@jamestwp.ca or dropped off at the Township office at least 72 hours in advance.

Agendas and minutes are on our website www.elklake.ca. If you prefer a paper copy, please call or stop in at the Township Office.

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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Township Office at
705-678-2237

Thank you,

Township of James