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The Committee of Adjustment will host three public hearings on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

1) TAKE NOTICE THAT an application for a minor variance has been submitted under Section 45 (1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter p. 13, from Bob Michieli for the property located at 79 Queen Street in the Municipality of Sioux Lookout. The subject lands are known legally as PLAN M220 LOTS 169 TO 173 236 TO 240 PT LOTS 168 235 PCL 42802 PT LANE CLOSED RP 23R10701 PART 4 PCL 43447. The subject...

Please be advised that due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, the Municipality of Sioux Lookout will be holding the following meetings electronically:

Sioux Lookout, ON – The Municipality of Sioux Lookout wishes to advise of upcoming changes to childcare programming.

As originally announced on September 17, 2021, the Municipality had entered into a “Transfer Agreement” with the Kenora District Services Board (KDSB), wherein the KDSB would assume responsibility for the two Municipally-run Childcare centres on January 1, 2022.  As part of the transfer, the KDSB and its union (IBEW) had agreed to take on all staff and ensure the years of service...

WHEREAS                   Black History Month recognizes the contributions that People of African and Caribbean descent have made to Canada, shaping its identity; and

WHEREAS                   Black History Month was first recognized in Ontario in February 1993, marking the 200th anniversary of the passage of legislation prohibiting...

Sioux Lookout, ON – Residents of Sioux Lookout can look forward to returning to the Recreation Centre and Arena, as Ontario moves to ease public health measures in the coming weeks.

Starting Monday, January 31^st, at 12:01 a.m., capacity limits of 50 percent will apply to non-spectator areas of the Recreation Centre and Arena, including the Fitness Centre. Spectator areas of the Arena will be limited to the lesser of 50 percent or 500 people. Appointments will be required to access the gym...

The following is a summary of the proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting held January 19, 2022:

• Ms. Barbara Lockhart, Dr. Terri Farrell, Dr. Laurel Laakso, Ms. April Derouin, Ms. Laurie Breton, and Ms. Linda McNaughton made a presentation on behalf of the Sioux Lookout Regional Physician Services Inc. (SLRPSI) on Physician Resources – 2022 and Beyond. SLRPSI is looking to reinstate the Recruitment and Retention Committee to assist with physician shortages, and is asking for a member from the...

Sioux Lookout, ON – There will be a temporary disruption to animal control services in Sioux Lookout.

Effective today, By-law Enforcement and Animal Control have been transferred to the Corporate Services Department. As a result of this change to staff and structure, the Municipality will be unable to offer animal control services for the next three weeks while required training takes place.

The Municipality of Sioux Lookout apologizes for the inconvenience to its residents, and thanks you for...

Please be advised that due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, the Municipality of Sioux Lookout will be holding the following meetings electronically: 

Sioux Lookout, ON – The Province of Ontario is implementing new COVID-19 related restrictions at 12:01am on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. These changes will impact Municipal operations for a minimum of three weeks.

Changes to services and facilities that Sioux Lookout residents should be aware of, include:

• Indoor recreation facilities and amenities (Sioux Lookout Memorial Arena, Recreation Centre) are closed.
  • Three weeks will be added to the expiry date of all current gym memberships to make up for...