April 29, 2026 Special Council Meeting Agenda Please click on the link below in order to review the Agenda Package for the upcoming Special Council Meeting being held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026: 2026 04 29 Special Council Meeting Agenda
Upcoming Council Meetings Please be informed that Council will be meeting on: April 29, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. – Special Meeting May 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. – Regular Council Meeting Location: 3670 5th Side Road, Hilton Beach, ON Further information will be posted when available on the Jocelyn website.
Township of Jocelyn Slogan Contest The Township of Jocelyn is inviting residents to take part in an exciting opportunity to help shape our community identity. As we introduce our new logo, we are looking for a slogan that captures the spirit of Jocelyn—whether it reflects our strong sense of community, the natural beauty that surrounds us, or a creative play on words unique to our Township. We encourage all community members to share their ideas by completing and submitting either the Online Form or the Print & Fill In Form. PRIZE: The winner of the Jocelyn Township Slogan Contest will be awarded a hoodie featuring the new Township logo. Print and Fill In Form: 2026 Township of Jocelyn Slogan Contest Form Online Form:
Proposed Changes to Jocelyn Township Building Permit Fees April 21, 2026 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JOCELYN Information supporting the proposed increases in Building Permit Fees (as required by Section 1.2.1.2 of Ontario Regulation 332/12 under the Building Code Act) NOTICE: The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Jocelyn is proposing to change the fee structure of the Township’s building permit fees. This decision is recommended by staff, following a review of the current permit fee structure and the costs associated with providing the service to enforce the Ontario Building Code Act with regards to the issuance of building permits through Section 7 of the OBCA. The effect will be to change the overall fee structure with the intent to set fees based on size and complexity of the structure. Council reviewed the proposal at their April 8, 2026 meeting, however final approval via formal notice and
2026 City Nature Challenge News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Get Ready for the 2026 City Nature Challenge! Sault Ste. Marie, ON (2026 04 15) –The City of Sault Ste. Marie, in partnership with the Central Algoma Land Trust, the Sault Naturalists, the Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority, the Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District, and the City of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, is inviting area residents to take part in the 2026 City Nature Challenge. The City Nature Challenge is a global competition that encourages communities around the world to document local plants and wildlife. Participants in the Algoma District and Chippewa County will once again compete as an international team. The competition will take place from April 24 to April 27, 2026. Identification of recorded species will occur from April 28 to May 10, with results announced on May 13. In 2025, the Algoma region achieved an 11th place ranking
2026 Municipal Election: Confirm Your Information on the Voters List Who can vote? Eligible voters for municipal elections must be: A Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old A resident OR a property owner or tenant OR the spouse of an owner or tenant in the Township of Jocelyn Who can be a candidate? Eligible candidates for municipal elections must be: A Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old A resident of Jocelyn Township, a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the municipality or the spouse of such non-resident owner or tenant Not legally prohibited from voting; and not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office. Candidates are also required to pay a fee of $100 ($200 for head of council) and those running in municipalities with more than 4,000 electors are also required to obtain 25 endorsement signatures when they submit their nomination. Who cannot
