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Health Unit will be distributing Free Rapid Antigen Tests for COVID-19
Thursday, 29 June 2023
MEDIA RELEASE:Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health UnitJune 28, 2023 With the lower rates of COVID-19, high vaccination rates, and demand for Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) has been consistently decreasing, the province will be winding down its RAT programs starting June 30, 2023. All COVID-19 Assessment Centres will be closed…
Notice of Public Meeting - Proposed Road Closing
Friday, 09 June 2023
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley proposes the passage of a by-law to stop up, close and sell that part of Part Lot 21, Concession 5, Geographic Township of North Elmsley, now Township of Drummond/North Elmsley, County of Lanark, designated as Parts 1 and 2…
Shoal Markers Are In!!! Keeping Your Boat Afloat
Tuesday, 06 June 2023
Can you imagine a lake without shoal markers? Even seasoned boaters, who know where the obstacles are, can run aground when water levels change. Damages to engines and hulls can run in the thousands of dollars. Who do you think puts shoal markers in every spring and removes them every…
Reeve Steve Fournier 'Arrested' for 'Asking for a special discount on cheese from the Balderson Village Cheese store' - Needs Your Assistance in 'Bail Out'
Tuesday, 06 June 2023
The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has partnered with several local municipalities for a fundraising initiative to assist area food banks. Members of local government have volunteered to be “arrested” for various “crimes” and they need donations from the public to be released. Donations will be…
Outdoor Air Quality in Much of the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Region Will Cause Health Risks
Tuesday, 06 June 2023
MEDIA RELEASE:Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health UnitJune 5, 2023 Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for much of Eastern Ontario including the Counties of Leeds, Grenville and Lanark. Elevated levels of air pollution are expected due to smoke from forest fires burning in Ontario and Quebec. …
Notice of Public Meeting regarding ZA 23-06
Monday, 05 June 2023
TOWNSHIP OF DRUMMOND/NORTH ELMSLEYNotice of Public Meeting ConcerningProposed Zoning By-law AmendmentJamesZA 23-06 TAKE NOTICE that the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley has received a zoning by-law amendment application which was deemed to be a complete application on May 17, 2023. AND TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the…
Notice of Public Meeting regarding ZA 23-07
Monday, 05 June 2023
AMENDED Notice of Public Meeting ConcerningProposed Zoning By-law AmendmentMacRae & BarrFile No. ZA-23-07 TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley will hold a public meeting at 5:00 pm on June 13, 2023, in the Township Council Chambers at 310 Port Elmsley Road, to…
TOTAL BURN BAN - June 5, 2023
Monday, 05 June 2023
A TOTAL FIRE BAN has been implemented for all of Drummond/North Elmsley This means that absolutely no open-air burning is permitted until further notice. The Fire Department wants to ensure that all areas are safe to burn before the ban is partially or totally lifted.
Fire Ban Update June 1 2023
Friday, 02 June 2023
Some areas in Drummond/North Elmsley Township and Tay Valley Township are becoming quite dry. If we don't get more rain in the near future we will be forced to implement a partial or total fire ban. We ask that all residents take extreme caution when burning. -Don't burn in…
Wednesday Curbside Collection Delays
Wednesday, 31 May 2023
Due to mechanical problems residents whose curbside collection is Wednesday will experience some delays. GIM is working very hard to collect everyone's curbside. First they will be going around and collecting all the garbage. Then they will go out and start the recycling collection. GIM may not be able…