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Rideau Ferry Yacht Club Beach not Recommended for Swimming - August 23, 2024
Monday, 26 August 2024
CAUTION – The water is not recommended for swimming at the Rideau Ferry Yacht Club beach. The latest bacterial tests of the water indicated unacceptable levels of bacteria. Testing is performed weekly by the Health Unit, for more information please visit their website https://healthunit.org/health-information/recreational-water/weekly-beach-results
Low Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinics return September 11 to Nine Communities in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark
Tuesday, 20 August 2024
Media Release:Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health UnitAugust 16, 2024 Rabies is a deadly disease that can be prevented. Help prevent the spread of rabies by vaccinating your furry companions who add so much to your lives. Together with partner veterinarians, municipalities and local partners, the Health Unit is offering low-cost…
WATER SAFETY – Forecasted Precipitation to Increase Water Levels Across Mississippi Valley Watershed
Thursday, 08 August 2024
WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – Water Safety A Water Safety Statement is to provide notice of high flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors that could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. Flooding is not expected.Weather Forecast: A low pressure system combined with the remnants of…
WATER SAFETY – Forecasted Precipitation to Increase Water Levels Across Rideau Valley Watershed
Thursday, 08 August 2024
August 8, 2024 The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority is issuing a WATER SAFETY message for the entire Rideau Valley Watershed. A low-pressure system associated with remnants of Tropical Storm Debby is expected to produce heavy rainfall throughout the region. Local estimates of 50 to 100 mm of rainfall are possible beginning Thursday evening…
MVCA - LAND CONSERVATION STRATEGY Tell us what you think
Wednesday, 24 July 2024
MVCA is asking some big questions about how it manages land and the programs and services we deliver. Do we need more conservation areas in the watershed? Should we be delivering heritage programs and services? How should we cost recover for programs of local benefit? Have a say in the…
Rideau Ferry Yacht Club Beach not Recommended for Swimming - July 17, 2024
Wednesday, 17 July 2024
CAUTION – The water is not recommended for swimming at the Rideau Ferry Yacht Club beach. The latest bacterial tests of the water indicated unacceptable levels of bacteria. Testing is performed weekly by the Health Unit, for more information please visit their website https://healthunit.org/health-information/recreational-water/weekly-beach-results
Take Precautions During the Hot and Humid Weather
Monday, 15 July 2024
Media ReleaseHealth UnitJuly 15, 2024 High temperatures and humidity are expected to continue and this may affect your health. Becoming over heated can cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and in some cases death. Even short periods of exposure to high temperatures can cause health problems. If you experience the…
Glenview Road Rail Crossing Closed July 10 & July 11
Monday, 08 July 2024
IMPORTANT INFO! CP Railway will be conducting maintenance on the GLENVIEW ROAD RAIL CROSSING beginning Wednesday, July 10 to Thursday July 11.To accommodate the maintenance the crossing will be TEMPORARILY CLOSED during these times, (July 10-11) Detours will be put in place.
Consultation Paused on Updated Wetland Mapping
Wednesday, 26 June 2024
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Please be advised that the RVCA, SNC and RRCA are pausing consultation on updated wetland mapping. We appreciate the feedback and comments we have received to-date and support direction we received from the Ministry of Natural Resources giving us time to work on a local approach.…
June 18, 2024 – Perth & District Library Launches Their 2024 TD Summer Reading Club
Tuesday, 25 June 2024
The Perth & District Union Public Library will be hosting a launch party for the library’s 2024 TD Summer Reading Club on Friday June 28 from 10:30am-2:30pm. The TD Summer Reading Club is Canada’s biggest, bilingual summer reading program for kids of all ages, all interests, and all abilities. This…