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Council Highlights September 13, 2022
Tuesday, 16 August 2022
Here are the highlights from the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Council meeting held on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. Compensation for Beaver RemovalThe compensation for beaver removal was increased from $75 to $100 per beaver and mileage was increased to match the current Township mileage plus $.10 per km. New Office…
Council Highlights August 9, 2022
Tuesday, 16 August 2022
Here are the highlights from the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Council meeting held on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 New TreasurerCouncil appointed Angela Millar as the new Treasurer to replace Linda Van Alstine who retired in July. Angela has extensive municipal experience. Most notably in the Township of North Frontenac and…
Celebrate Food at Lanark County’s Harvest Festival
Thursday, 11 August 2022
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…
Be Aware of Potentially Harmful Algal Blooms
Friday, 05 August 2022
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…
Memo to Owners and Operators of Small Drinking Water Systems
Thursday, 04 August 2022
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…
COVID-19 Vaccine Bookings to Open For Children Aged Six Months to Under Five Years
Thursday, 21 July 2022
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…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TARIFF OF FEES, BUILDING FEES & OTHER CHARGES
Wednesday, 20 July 2022
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…
Be Aware of the Effects of Extreme Heat
Tuesday, 19 July 2022
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…
Ontarians Aged 18+ Eligible for Second Booster Shot
Thursday, 14 July 2022
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…
Health Unit Raises Awareness about Bats and Rabies
Tuesday, 12 July 2022
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…