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Thursday, 11 August 2022 08:52
Celebrate Food at Lanark County’s Harvest Festival
Lanark County Media Release; August 10, 2022 Want to get fresh with a local farmer? The annual Lanark County Harvest Festival will give everyone a chance to do just that!This outdoor event, slated for Sunday, September 11 at Beckwith Park (1319, 9th Line, Beckwith), will celebrate the county’s bounty of the…
The Integrity Commissioner is an independent, impartial officer appointed by Council. The Commissioner has the authority to assess, investigate, and make recommendations regarding complaints about the conduct of Council members, committees of Council, and local boards. These investigations may relate to:
- The Code of Conduct
- The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
- Any policy, procedure, or by-law adopted by Council that governs ethical behavior.
In addition to investigating complaints, the Integrity Commissioner plays an important educational role, offering guidance and resources to Council members, boards, and the public on ethical responsibilities and conduct. This education helps prevent potential violations by promoting awareness of ethical standards.
The Integrity Commissioner also produces annual reports, summarizing activities, investigations, and recommendations made throughout the year, ensuring accountability and transparency in municipal governance.
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Friday, 05 August 2022 13:50
Be Aware of Potentially Harmful Algal Blooms
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health UnitMEDIA RELEASE:August 2, 2022 As the summer moves along and our local water bodies are now warmer there is a chance that we may start to see some potentially harmful algal blooms starting to develop. Potentially harmful algal blooms including blue-green algae are a…
Thursday, 04 August 2022 08:45
Memo to Owners and Operators of Small Drinking Water Systems
Lanark Leeds & Grenville Health UnitAugust 3, 2022 Re: Power Outages and Loss of Pressure This year we have experienced some severe weather events that may have resulted in power outages that affect the operation of your drinking water system. As our climate continues to change we may experience an…
Thursday, 21 July 2022 14:16
COVID-19 Vaccine Bookings to Open For Children Aged Six Months to Under Five Years
NEWS RELEASE July 21, 2022Ministry of Health COVID-19 Paid Sick Days Extended to March 31, 2023 TORONTO — As of 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2022, parents and caregivers of children aged six months to under five years will be able to book appointments for the paediatric COVID-19 vaccine. Immunocompromised youth aged…
Wednesday, 20 July 2022 08:15
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TARIFF OF FEES, BUILDING FEES & OTHER CHARGES
TAKE NOTICE that the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley will hold a Public Meeting on: DATE: August 23, 2022 TIME: 5:00 p.m. LOCATION: Council Chambers, 310 Port Elmsley Road Perth ON K7H 3C7 TAKE NOTICE that the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley will hold a Public Meeting on August 23, 2022 at…
Tuesday, 19 July 2022 08:37
Be Aware of the Effects of Extreme Heat
MEDIA RELEASE: Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit July 18, 2022 Hot weather is expected tomorrow and Wednesday this week and the Health Unit would like to remind everyone to take care during times of high temperatures and high humidity. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat…
Thursday, 14 July 2022 10:28
Ontarians Aged 18+ Eligible for Second Booster Shot
Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit Media Release - July 13, 2022 Free rapid antigen tests extended to December 31, 2022, including for general public July 13, 2022Ministry of Health TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is expanding eligibility for second…
Tuesday, 12 July 2022 10:04
Health Unit Raises Awareness about Bats and Rabies
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health UnitMEDIA RELEASE:July 11, 2022 Approximately three percent of bats carry the rabies virus. The most common signs of rabies in bats are the inability to fly and resting in unusual places such as the ground or floor. It is important to remember many of…
Tuesday, 12 July 2022 09:51
On-street parking in Lanark Village restricted due to construction
Lanark CountyMedia ReleaseJuly 11, 2022 Road resurfacing work is scheduled to begin on County Road 511 starting in the Village of Lanark on Wednesday, July 13. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area where work is taking place. Lanark County Public Works advises that roadside parking will…
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Friday, 01 July 2022 09:32
COVID-19 Impacts Perth Emergency Room Services
Smiths Falls, ON – In spite of our best efforts to preserve care in the Perth Emergency Department, COVID-19 has placed yet another burden on our fragile staffing situation. Today we learned of a COVID-19 outbreak impacting our Emergency Department Staff. This left the PSFDH team with no other option…
Monday, 27 June 2022 11:18
Spring Fever Photography Contest Results
We are super excited to congratulate Pat Purdy for winning first place in the 2022 Spring Fever Photography Contest. She captured a lovely moment in early spring on Mississippi Lake with her sweet dog braving the thawing waters for a quick dip. Our second place winner is Megan Laye,…
Tuesday, 21 June 2022 09:36
Council Highlights June 14, 2022
Here are the highlights from the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Council meeting held on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Township Treasurer RetiresAfter 31 years, Linda Van Alstine gave notice to Council that she is retiring effective July 8, 2022. Linda started working for Drummond Township on January 1, 1991. She has…
Tuesday, 14 June 2022 11:28
Book Sale June 25, 2022
Lanark Archives will be having a book sale on Saturday June 25th 10am - 4pm. Drummond Township Hall 1920 Concession 7, Drummond CentreWe have a selection of books on local history, genealogy, military history, vintage school textbooks, and much more. We have some Rural School Books still in stock. For more…