Due to existing inclement weather, tonight's Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting has been postponed until Thursday, February 24th at 5:00 p.m.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

Thank you.

MEDIA RELEASE

January 17, 2022

Provincial GOVAXX Bus COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Is Coming to Smiths Falls!

We are excited to share that the provincial GO-VAXX mobile vaccine clinic is coming to Smiths Falls on January 20, 2022 thanks to a partnership between the province, the Town of Smiths Falls, the Smiths Falls Curling and Squash Club and the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit.  

Date: January 20, 2022

Time: 11am to 5pm

Location : Smiths Falls Curling & Squash Club, 13 Old Slys Rd, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 3M3

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Sections of Highway 7 closed due to winter storm and poor road conditions

Jan 17, 2022 | 11:00 AM

Sections of Highway 7 are closed due to the ongoing winter storm.  The OPP says Highway 7 is closed in both directions between Highway 417 and Sharbot Lake.

Police say this is due to multiple vehicles in the ditch and poor visibility caused by weather conditions.

Drivers are asked to avoid non-essential travel if possible until conditions improve.

Environment Canada is calling for anywhere between 30 to 50 centimeters of snow.

Wind gusts up to 60 kilometers an hour visibility will be further reduced due to blowing snow.

NEWS RELEASE: CURBSIDE COLLECTION IN DNE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED TODAY

 The Township asks residents, if possible, to bring garbage cans and recycling conainers in from the roadside to keep things clear for the plows.

NEXT MONDAY GIM will collect up to 4 bags of garbage without tags per household.

Please hold onto your blue box materials for two weeks until the next blue box collection.

Stay safe, everyone, and stay home!

Ontario Temporarily Moving to Modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen

TORONTO — In response to recent trends that show an alarming increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is temporarily moving the province into Step Two of its Roadmap to Reopen with modifications that take into account the province’s successful vaccination efforts. 

LEVEL 1 “MINOR” Drought Condition in Mississippi Valley Watershed

June 09, 2021 MISSISSIPPI VALLEY WATERSHED—This statement is to advise that present conditions in the Mississippi River watershed are now at the threshold for Level 1 Minor Drought status 

Notice of Road Closing - Part of Shaw Street

June 9, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. 310 Port Elmsley Road, Perth, Ontario

PUBLIC MEETING ROAD CLOSURE:  TAKE NOTICE that the Council of Township of Drummond/North Elmsley proposes the passage of a by-law to stop up, close and convey a certain portion of an unopened road allowance which is no longer required for municipal purposes.  Any person who believes they may be adversely affected by the closure of the unopened road allowance has an opportunity to express his or her concerns at an open meeting to be held: June 8, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. 310 Port Elmsley Rd, Perth.

Emergency Preparedness Week 2021
• May 2 - 8, 2021

Everyone has a role to play in an emergency. Emergency Preparedness Week is an opportunity for you to take action to ensure you are prepared to protect yourself, your family and your community during an emergency. This year, the theme is Emergency Preparedness: Be Ready for Anything. The intent of this theme is to encourage Canadians to take action to become better prepared for the range of emergencies they could face in their region.  

This national event is coordinated by Public Safety Canada, in close collaboration with the provinces and territories and partners.

Resources

• Emergency Management Organizations
• Emergency Preparedness Week Toolkit
• Emergency Preparedness Guide
• Learn about hazards and other emergencies
• Make an emergency plan
• Build an emergency kit

For more information, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 1-800-830-3118.

This national event is coordinated by Public Safety Canada, in close collaboration with the provinces and territories and partners.

Drummond/North Elmsley Tay Valley Fire Rescue is moving to a partial fire ban for Drummond/North Elmsley Township and Tay Valley Township. Residents are now permitted to have small, supervised campfires and burn in burn barrels. 

Please continue to be cautious when burning as there are some areas in both Townships that are still quite dry. Make sure to follow all the rules listed on your fire permit, avoid burning in areas with long dead grass, make sure to have a water source available to extinguish the fire and never leave a fire unattended.

 We would like to thank all residents for your patience and understanding over the last couple of weeks. Even though we still had to respond to a few emergency grass/brush fires, overall, we were able to keep the numbers of calls down and everyone safe.

 We understand the frustration everyone is experiencing because of the pandemic and hope that by moving to a partial fire ban residents can enjoy a campfire with their loved ones. That being said, we ask that you please continue to adhere to public health guidelines to help limit the spread of Covid-19 and keep everyone in our community safe.

 If anyone has any questions or concerns regarding anything mentioned above or if you need a fire permit please contact us at 613-267-2596 ext. 4 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

Media Release

Health Unit warns of increase in COVID-19 in Areas Close to Ottawa

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has detected a significant increase in cases of COVID-19 in the past week in Lanark East and United Counties of Leeds and Grenville East - areas close to Ottawa.

Our report shows 41 new cases in United Counties of Leeds & Grenville East and 33 new cases in Lanark East since March 28th. Kemptville and Carleton Place have the greatest increase in new infections in these areas.

A high proportion of the new infections (17% in Lanark East and 34% in United Counties of Leeds and Grenville East) are COVID-19 Variants of Concern (VOC) – mostly the B.1.1.7 variant (first identified in the UK). This variant is able to spread more easily with close contact between people. Symptoms may also be more severe with an increased need for hospital care.

The COVID-19 variants have also been found in other parts of the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark area in smaller numbers. So everyone needs to ensure they are following public health precautions carefully.
Reducing close contact outside of one’s household is essential to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, including avoiding all social gatherings. Stay local and avoid travel outside the region. Practice physical distancing – stay 2 meters (6 feet) away from people in public areas, and wear a well fitted two or three layer mask (unless you have a medical exemption). Wash your hands often with soap and water, or use hand sanitizer after being in touch with others or handling anything from outside your home.
In the workplace, ensure a well fitted two or three layer mask (unless you have a medical exemption) and eye protection is worn when within 2 metres of others, if there isn’t a barrier between people, and also when in a small room or office. Avoid carpooling, and, if co-workers are together for breaks and lunch time, ensure the room is large and well ventilated with plenty of room between people, as masks will be off to eat. Be aware that a co-worker is bringing their previous contact with others into the workplace. There are no “social bubbles” at work.

Pay attention to even mild symptoms including headache, sore throat, congestion, fatigue, fever, diarrhea and loss of taste or smell. This is the start of allergy season. If your symptoms are any different than your usual ones, go to be tested. Complete the online self-assessment. If you are recommended for testing, self- isolate, and seek testing at an Assessment Centre.
We all need to do our part to slow and reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

For more information about COVID-19, visit www.healthunit.org/coronavirus or call 1-800-660-5853 x2499. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter @LGLHealthunit.

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