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NOTICE Procedural By-Law Amendments
Wednesday, 15 October 2025
The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley is hereby giving notice that amendments to the Procedural By-Law will be considered at the November 4th, 2025 Council meeting. The purpose being to update various sections of the bylaw to reflect current legislation, policies and current practices. A…
Notice 2026 Municipal Budget and Fees
Tuesday, 14 October 2025
The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Council has scheduled a Special Meeting in the Council Chambers on October 30th, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. to consider the 2026 Operating and Capital Budget and any changes in fees. A Public Meeting to hear comments and answer questions from the public will be held on Tuesday,…
UPDATE: Level 3 Low Water Advisory for the Rideau Valley Watershed
Tuesday, 14 October 2025
OCTOBER 10, 2025 - Due to persistent rainfall deficits, diminished baseflows and above average temperatures, the Rideau Valley Water Response Team is maintaining a Level-3 Low Water Advisory for the Rideau Valley Watershed after officials met to discuss conditions. Level 3 conditions are triggered when rainfall deficits fall below 40%…
Upcoming CoW Meeting - October 14, 2025
Friday, 10 October 2025
A Committee of the Whole meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Links CoW Agenda For further information contact:Janie Laildaw, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Commemorative calendar puts Rideau Valley’s natural beauty on display
Thursday, 09 October 2025
RIDEAU VALLEY, October 8, 2025 – Bring the beauty of the Rideau Valley home in 2026! In honour of the RVCA’s upcoming 60th anniversary, we’ve created a high-quality 12-month wall calendar celebrating the watershed’s natural beauty. Each month, rich landscape and wildlife photos will transport you to our watershed’s most…
French eBooks and eAudiobooks now available at the Perth & District Library
Tuesday, 07 October 2025
French eBooks and eAudiobooks now available at the Perth & District Library The Perth & District Union Public Library now provides access to Cantook, a digital collection of French eBooks and eAudiobooks. The platform hosts 11,000+ ebooks and 1,300+ audio titles from Franco-Ontarian, Québécois and international publishers, and for adults,…
Possible Algal Bloom on Mississippi Lake
Monday, 06 October 2025
The Ottawa District Office of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) received a report regarding a possible harmful algal bloom. That possible HAB was observed at 11:34 AM on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 155 McCreary’s Beach Road, (McCreary’s Beach Resort), Drummond-North Elmsley Township, at a pond,…
Lanark County Internet Service Options
Monday, 22 September 2025
Lanark County Internet Service Options Lanark County, ON — September 19, 2025 Lanark County has been made aware that residents who currently receive internet services from Community Fibre Company (CFC) may have their service interrupted in the coming weeks. To support those impacted, the County is providing a list of…
Lanark County 2025 Construction Update
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
For immediate release September 15th, 2025 Lanark County 2025 Construction Update Lanark County Public Works is pleased to provide this update on construction projects taking place in 2025. In total, 24.8 kilometers of roadway have been upgraded with paved shoulders, and 16.2 kilometers have had micro-surfacing completed. These upgrades represent…
Traffic By-Law Changes Approved: Lanark County Council
Friday, 12 September 2025
For immediate release September 11th, 2025 Traffic By-Law Changes Approved: Lanark County Council has approved key amendments to its Consolidated Traffic By-Law, aimed at improving road safety and traffic management in several communities. The updates include: Extension of the Community Safety Zone (CSZ) on CR#23 Rosedale Road South to include…