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ACTIVATION OF REDUCED LOAD PERIOD ON ALL TOWNSHIP ROADS - EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Friday, 16 February 2024
Drummond/North Elmsley's Public Works Department would like to advise all residents that reduced load restriction of five (5) tonnes per axle, will be in force on all Township roads effective Tuesday, February 27th, 2024. It is an offence, under section 122 of 'The Highway Traffic Act', to transport loads in excess of five…
Warm Temperatures to Cause Increased Water Levels Across Rideau Valley Watershed
Friday, 09 February 2024
Rideau Valley Conservation AuthorityMedia ReleaseFebruary 9, 2024 Caution is advised as above normal temperatures are forecasted for the Rideau Valley Watershed this weekend. Environment Canada’s short-term weather forecast indicates above-zero temperatures approaching 10 degrees Celsius on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday and Monday, the temperatures are forecast to approach 5…
Groundbreaking report highlights environmental concerns, shifts across Rideau Watershed.
Tuesday, 06 February 2024
Rideau Valley Conservation AuthorityMedia ReleaseFebruary 5, 2024 RIDEAU VALLEY, February 5, 2024 – A new detailed analysis from the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) has found many parts of the Rideau River Watershed are changing fast – and not always with positive results. The RVCA’s 193-page Watershed Conditions Report is the first of…
Ontario Connecting More People to Primary Care Teams in Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston
Tuesday, 06 February 2024
February 2, 2024 Perth, Ontario — The Ontario government is investing over $7 million to connect more people to primary care teams in Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston. This is part of Ontario’s $110 million investment to connect up to 328,000 people to primary care teams, bringing the province one step closer to connecting everyone…
Memory Kits Now Available at the Perth & District Library
Friday, 02 February 2024
Perth & District Union Public LibraryContact: Erika Heesen, (613) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 1, 2024 The Perth & District Union Public Library is now offering “memory kits” for borrowing at the library. Generously sponsored by Ray and Elaine Hook, these Memory Kits are designed to stimulate the brain activity in…
The Municipal Office will be Closed on January 26, 2024 due to Inclement Weather
Thursday, 25 January 2024
Due to expected freezing rain and icy road conditions, please be advised that the Municipal Office will be CLOSED on Friday, January 26, 2024. The Code Road Landfill we be open from 10am - 5pm on Friday. The Township’s Public Works Department, as essential municipal services, will operate normally keeping…
Cold Weather Could Cause Localized Ice Jams and Flooding in Rideau Valley Watershed
Monday, 15 January 2024
January 15, 2024 The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority is issuing a WATER SAFETY message for the entire Rideau Valley Watershed due to the potential for localized ice jams which could cause sudden water level increases and flooding. Following a period of warmer than usual temperatures and then a significant snowstorm, Environment Canada is…
Media Release - Lanark County Council - January 10th, 2024
Friday, 12 January 2024
Lanark County Media ReleaseFor immediate release Jan. 10, 2024 Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held Jan. 10, 2024. Support for Settlement Application: Lanark County Council has supported an application to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) funding program to help close a significant gap…
ZA 24-01- Additional Residential Units (ARUs)
Thursday, 11 January 2024
Subject Lands: All lands within the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Public Meeting Date: 5:00 pm on February 13, 2024 Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application: The proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment will amend Zoning By-Law No. 2012-060 to remove section 4.1 Accessory Apartments and include a new section 4.1 Additional Residentials Units (ARUs). The proposed…
Health Unit announces Strategic Plan for 2024-2026
Wednesday, 10 January 2024
MEDIA RELEASE: Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit January 10, 2024 The new strategic plan for the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has been approved. Beginning in June of 2023, Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit undertook a strategic planning process to help prioritize our focus…