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Wednesday, 10 December 2025 14:11
Township of Drummond North/Elmsley Approves 2026 Budget
Township of Drummond North/Elmsley Approves 2026 Budget At its meeting on December 9th, 2025, Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Council gave final approval to its 2026 budget. The 2026 budget translates to a 6.98% residential tax rate increase. This fiscally responsible budget allows the municipality to maintain and deliver the…
Friday, 28 November 2025 11:06
Low Water Advisory Downgraded to Level 2 for Rideau Valley Watershed - Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
NOVEMBER 27, 2025 - Seasonal rainfall and cooler temperatures over the past month have resulted in measurable hydrologic recovery across the Rideau Valley watershed. Monitoring data indicates widespread increases in streamflows, baseflows, and groundwater levels. Despite these improvements, notable residual deficits remain within the upper watershed region. Water levels within…
Thursday, 27 November 2025 10:15
TOWNSHIP OF DRUMMOND/NORTH ELMSLEY JOB POSTING - LANDFILL ATTENDANT
The Corporation of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley is accepting applications for a Part-Time Permanent Landfill Attendant. Reporting to the Public Works Manager, the Landfill Attendant is responsible for the operation of the Landfill weigh scales, covering and compaction, calculating and recording financial transactions, interacting with waste site customers, and maintaining…
Wednesday, 26 November 2025 10:10
In Memory of William Franklin MacPherson
In Memory of William "Bill" Franklin MacPherson The Township offers sincere condolences to the MacPherson family. Bill’s dedication to public serviceas a Councilor for North Elmsley Township from 1978-1994 and as an Upper Canada District…
Monday, 24 November 2025 08:25
Southeast Public Health to Refocus Rural Service Delivery
For immediate release November 21, 2025 Over the last several months, Southeast Public Health (SEPH) has been critically assessing the best way to serve the southeast region as a unified agency. Among activities like merging teams across the region and harmonizing our programming, the agency has also been looking at…
Friday, 21 November 2025 12:18
Proposed Consolidation of Eastern Ontario Conservation Authorities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Proposed Consolidation of Eastern Ontario Conservation Authorities November 21, 2025 The Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) proposes to consolidate Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) with four other CAs to form the St. Lawrence Regional Conservation Authority, an area over 18,500 km2 and 46 municipalities.…
Tuesday, 18 November 2025 15:32
TOWNSHIP OF DRUMMOND/NORTH ELMSLEY JOB POSTING - LANDFILL ATTENDANT
The Corporation of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley is accepting applications for a Part-Time Permanent Landfill Attendant. Reporting to the Public Works Manager, the Landfill Attendant is responsible for the operation of the Landfill weigh scales, covering and compaction, calculating and recording financial transactions, interacting with waste site customers, and maintaining…
Tuesday, 18 November 2025 13:07
Notice 2026 Municipal Budget and Fees
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,…
Thursday, 13 November 2025 08:50
It's year 40 for the Angel Tree program in Lanark County
IT'S YEAR 40'' - FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES OPP ANGEL TREE (LANARK COUNTY, ON) - It's year 40 for the Angel Tree program in Lanark County and the surrounding area. This year the Family and Children's Service of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville/ Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Angel Tree program is…
ZA-25-06 Ryan Sabiston
Subject Lands: 431 Pretties Island, Lot 25, Concession 7, Part 1 & 2 27R-11870
Public Meeting: 3:00 pm on Decemeber 9, 2025
The purpose of the application:
- Change the zoning of the subject property from Limited Services Residential (LSR) to Limited Services Residential (LSR-X) with the following site-specific provisions proposed:
- An exception to Section 4.2.4.1 of the Zoning By-Law to permit 250.3 square metres of accessory structures comprising 11.4% of the lot area, whereas the by-law permits up to 140 square metres.
- An exception to Section 10.2. 7 of the Zoning By-Law to increase the total lot coverage for the property from 15.0% to 18.0%
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ZA-25-05 Gordon Bruce Bell
Subject Lands: Black Bass Bay Road, Lot 25 & 26, Concession 7, North Elmsley
Public Meeting: 3:00 pm on Decemeber 2, 2025
The purpose of the application:
Change a portion of the property zoning from Rural (RU) to Limited Services Residential (LSR). The lands to be rezoned are subject to consent application B25/070, which proposes to add 0.010 ha to 331 Black Bass Bay. Consent application B25/070 was conditionally approved, and rezoning the subject lands is a condition of consent.
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Thursday, 06 November 2025 15:58
The Small Business Advisory Centre - Starter Company Plus program, beginning in January 2026.
Media Release Smiths Falls, ON – November 6, 2025 – The Small Business Advisory Centre (Smiths Falls, Lanark County, North Leeds Grenville) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the next intake of the Starter Company Plus program, beginning in January 2026. Funded by the Ontario Government,…
ZA-25-04 Martin Whyte
Subject Lands: 1688 Rideau Ferry Road,Lot 24, Concession 7, North Elmsley
Public Meeting: 3:00 pm on Decemeber 9, 2025
The purpose of the application:
Change the zoning of the subject property from Rural (RU) to Rural Exception (RU-X) to permit a multiple dwelling house with a maximum of four residential units.
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Thursday, 06 November 2025 14:32
Thinking of Running for Council in 2026?
AMO’s Healthy Democracy Leaders Series: Stronger Leaders, Stronger Communities Join AMO’s new online workshop series for leaders seeking re-election or first-time aspiring candidates—offered at no charge for participants As Ontario heads toward the 2026 municipal elections, elected officials and aspiring candidates are being tested like never before. From navigating divisive politics…