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Horse in LGL Confirmed to Have Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV)
Wednesday, 02 August 2023
MEDIA RELEASE:Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health UnitAugust 2, 2023 A horse in Lanark County has tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV). EEEV is normally found in wild birds but can occasionally spread to horses and humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Similar to West Nile Virus,…
Health Unit Raises Awareness about Bats and Rabies
Tuesday, 25 July 2023
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health UnitMEDIA RELEASE:July 25, 2023 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…
Infection control notification issued this week by local Health Unit
Tuesday, 25 July 2023
MEDIA STATEMENTLeeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health UnitJuly 21, 2023 Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit identified an Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) lapse during an inspection on June 8th of Piercings by Melissa in Brockville, who operated in relationship with LUX Tattoo and Piercing, when informed of changes…
Hit the Brakes! Lanark County launches public consultation for draft Speed Management Policy
Wednesday, 12 July 2023
Lanark CountyMedia ReleaseJuly 12, 2023 The County of Lanark is pleased to announce the commencement of the public consultation period for its new draft Speed Management Policy. The policy aims to establish a standardized approach for evaluating and addressing requests for speed management measures on County Roads, with the ultimate…
Partial Burn Ban in Effect - July 11 2023
Tuesday, 11 July 2023
Due to dry conditions, a partial open air burn ban is now in effect. Only residential fires are permitted at this time (campfires, fire pits, burn barrels, chimneas, outdoor fireplaces) are permitted until further notice. . Agricultural fires are prohibited until further notice. Residential fires must be closely monitored and…
Heat Warning Issued for Leeds, Grenville, Lanark (LGL) Region
Wednesday, 05 July 2023
It’s hot outside and the extreme heat is expected to last into Friday which has resulted in Environment Canada issuing a heat warning. While many welcome the warmer weather, the Health Unit is sending a reminder that high temperatures may impact your health. Heat warnings are issued when: Daytime temperature…
Low-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinics Paused This Year
Tuesday, 04 July 2023
MEDIA RELEASE:Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health UnitJune 30, 2023 For many years, the Health Unit has partnered with our local veterinarians and municipalities to facilitate low-cost rabies vaccination clinics in communities across Leeds, Grenville and Lanark. The past few years have been challenging for our local veterinarians and we…
Health Unit will be distributing Free Rapid Antigen Tests for COVID-19
Thursday, 29 June 2023
MEDIA RELEASE:Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health UnitJune 28, 2023 With the lower rates of COVID-19, high vaccination rates, and demand for Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) has been consistently decreasing, the province will be winding down its RAT programs starting June 30, 2023. All COVID-19 Assessment Centres will be closed…
Notice of Public Meeting - Proposed Road Closing
Friday, 09 June 2023
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley proposes the passage of a by-law to stop up, close and sell that part of Part Lot 21, Concession 5, Geographic Township of North Elmsley, now Township of Drummond/North Elmsley, County of Lanark, designated as Parts 1 and 2…
Shoal Markers Are In!!! Keeping Your Boat Afloat
Tuesday, 06 June 2023
Can you imagine a lake without shoal markers? Even seasoned boaters, who know where the obstacles are, can run aground when water levels change. Damages to engines and hulls can run in the thousands of dollars. Who do you think puts shoal markers in every spring and removes them every…