Public Budget Meeting Date

The 2026 Public Budget Meeting date has been scheduled for Wednesday August 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM. The public will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide comments.

A Special Council Meeting is also scheduled immediately following the Public Budget Meeting where Council will consider passing the 2026 draft budget.

The agendas and draft budget will be posted on the website as soon as it is available.

Final Tax Bill - Late Notice

The 2026 final tax bills will be processed later than usual. 

Bills will be mailed the first week of October with the first instalment being due October 29, 2026 and the second due November 30, 2026.

Declaration of Emergency

No update is available at this time The Declaration of Emergency is being monitored and an update will be provided as soon as information becomes available. 

Fire Ban in Effect - REMOVED

July 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM (Midnight)

As of August 20, 2026

The Fire Ban for Gillies Township has been lifted 

and the Fire Chief reminds you to call before you burn and to burn responsibly.

 

Previous message:

Please be advised that Fire Chief, Corey Santorelli has issued a fire ban for the 

Township of Gillies effective 

July 13, 2026 beginning at 12:00 AM (Midnight).

All fires are prohibited throughout Gillies Township until further notice.

Report a Complaint

How to submit a complaint

Review Policy #67 for more information

1. Reach out to the Municipal Clerk prior to filing a formal complaint.

2. If the above required step does not bring satisfaction, a formal written complaint can be submitted by completing a complaint form.

Complaints can be submitted in-person within a sealed envelope marked "Confidential" to 1092 Highway 595.

Or mailed:

Attention: Municipal Clerk

1092 Highway 595

Kakabeka Falls, ON P0T 1W0

All complaints will be dealt with in a confidential manner according to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Information will be collected, used and disclosed in accordance with the Act.

A complaint is an expression of dissatisfaction related to the Township of Gillies

  • Program
  • Service
  • Staff member

A complaint can be submitted when a resident believes that the Municipality has not

  • Provided a service experience to the complainant's satisfaction at the point of service delivery
  • Provided a response or resolution

A complaint is a not a request for service or to notify the Township of Gillies that a service was not provided on time.

Do not use the complaint form if you are

  • Asking for more information about a Township of Gillies service
  • Providing feedback, comments or suggestions to improve a service, program, or process.

Complaint form

Report a concern

Please use the report a concern form to submit issues related to the below topics. The following is not considered a complaint:

  • Complaints about Members of Council;
  • Complaints from Municipal staff about other Municipal staff or working conditions;
  • Compliments;
  • Decisions made by Municipal Council or one of its Committees;
  • Inquiries;
  • Issues that have statutory review and appeal processes including but not limited to Freedom of Information Requests, land use planning, by-law notices, orders and appeals;
  • Outside boards and agencies including, for example, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit and the OPP;
  • Requests for Service;
  • Requests to change a by-law;
  • Suggestions;
  • Civil matters.

Report a concern

Not satisfied with how your complaint was resolved?

If you remain unsatisfied or feel we have not addressed your concern properly, you can register a complaint with the Ontario Ombudsman's Office.

Contact Us

Township of Gillies
1092 Hwy. 595,
Kakabeka Falls, ON P0T 1W0
Phone: 807-475-3185
Fax: 807-473-0767