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COVID-19: All COVID Requirements Lifted at Municipal Facilities as of March 21, 2022
Monday, 21 March 2022
March 21, 2022 – All COVID-19 requirements are lifted at municipal facilities as of March 21, 2022. With the recent Provincial announcement on COVID-19 mandates, there are no remaining impacts to Township programs, services, or facilities due to COVID-19 regulations. Recent changes include: Masks and face-coverings no longer required Screening is no…
Tips to Prepare for the Spring Thaw
Friday, 18 March 2022
Leed Grenville & Lanark District Health UnitMedia Release March 17, 2022 Spring is in the air which can also bring the risk of flooding on some properties. The Health Unit would like to remind property owners of a few things that can be done to reduce the risk of a…
Warm Temperatures and Possible Rain Will Cause Increased Water Levels Across Rideau Valley Watershed
Tuesday, 15 March 2022
March 15, 2022 – The current short-term weather forecast indicates warm daytime temperatures this week, with Thursday’s temperature above 10 degrees Celsius, and night-time low temperatures near zero. The short-term forecast also indicates that a substantial rain event could occur on Sat. March 19. Current conditions at several RVCA and Park Canada snow…
School Immunization Catch-Up Clinics for Students in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark
Tuesday, 15 March 2022
MEDIA RELEASE: Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit March 14, 2022 As our pandemic response slows down, we can now turn our focus to the School Immunization Catch-Up Program for students in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark. We have approximately 5300 students that are behind in their Hep B, HPV…
Council Highlights - March 8, 2022
Wednesday, 09 March 2022
Here are the highlights from the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Council meeting held Thursday, March 8, 2022. Local Funding for Provincial Hospitals Council passed a resolution in support of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Resolution calling on the Province to re-examine its funding methodology for hospitals. Communities are required…
Business Owners and Operators Learning to Live with Covid-19
Thursday, 03 March 2022
The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health UnitMarch 2, 2022 On behalf of staff at the Health Unit we want to thank all business owners for their hard work and dedication throughout this pandemic. We recognize that implementing the legislated public health measures for close to two (2) years has…
March 15-20 is VAXI-PALOOZA! Join us on our Vaxi-Taxi in 18 locations across LGL
Wednesday, 02 March 2022
MEDIA RELEASE:Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health UnitMarch 2, 2022 March 15-20 is VAXI-PALOOZA! Join us on our Vaxi-Taxi in 18 locations across LGL From March 15 to 20, 2022, the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Health Unit will be bringing a mobile vaccine vehicle to 18 locations throughout Leeds &…
It’s Maple Syrup Time!
Monday, 28 February 2022
The production of maple syrup is a time-honoured tradition in Lanark County. Forget the groundhog because the first real sign of spring is when maple sap is running. The Township has two maple syrup production businesses and many more private shacks scattered throughout the Township. Places to go for your…
Council Highlights - February 24, 2022
Friday, 25 February 2022
Here are the highlights from the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Council meeting held Thursday, February 24, 2022. This meeting replaced the regularly scheduled meeting of February 22, 2022 that was cancelled due to inclement weather. Septic InspectionsOn December 6, 2021, the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Health Unit notified that municipalities…
Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting Postponed Due to Inclement Weather
Tuesday, 22 February 2022
Due to existing inclement weather, tonight's Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting has been postponed until Thursday, February 24th at 5:00 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you.