Water main break - Drummond St and Church St - detours in place, please avoid the area if possible, crews are on site
June 18, 2024
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness
TORONTO – The Ontario government is opening nominations for the 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Awards, which recognize the outstanding efforts driving the agriculture and food industry forward. These awards celebrate farmers, processors, industry organizations, people and businesses who demonstrate excellence in their field and are paving the way towards a more sustainable and profitable industry.
“The Excellence in Agriculture Awards honour those who set a high standard and lead by example to ensure Ontario’s agriculture and food industry can continue to grow and prosper,” said Rob Flack, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness. “Our province is full of devoted and forward-thinking farmers, businesses and organizations working to grow the industry, and I look forward to celebrating their successes.”
This year, the province will recognize agricultural excellence in 12 categories:
Through this initiative, the province is encouraging the pursuit of excellence across the broader agriculture and food industry, which will be key in realizing the goals set out in the Grow Ontario Strategy.
Nominations are being accepted until July 22, 2024. You can submit a self-nomination or nominate another person or a business.
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
June 17, 2024
Take precautions this week during the hot and humid weather
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning to last throughout this week. These high temperatures and humidity may affect your health. Becoming over heated can cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and in some cases death. Even short periods of exposure to high temperatures can cause health problems.
If you experience the following symptoms after exposure to extreme heat seek medical attention immediately:
Everyone is at risk; however the following people are in greater danger of being affected:
Dr. Linna Li, Medical Officer of Health for the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, advises to keep cool and hydrated this week and to take the following precautions:
For those who don’t have air conditioning and are looking to find a way to stay cool:
Environment Canada and Climate Change issues warnings when the:
For more information on how to protect your health during extreme heat, visit our Exposure to Hot/Cold Temperatures page. For specific health heat-related questions call 1-800-660-5853 or 613-345-5685. You can also connect with us on Facebook, Twitter @LGLHealthUnit or Instagram @lglhealthunit.z for important public health updates.
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Please be advised that there will be a Special Meeting of Council on Monday, July 8th at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of hosting a Public Meeting to receive public comments on the proposed heritage designation of McGuigan Cemetery.
Written comments may be submitted prior to the distribution of the agenda for this meeting. Written comments to be included in the open agenda package may be submitted to the Clerk at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. prior to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 28th. Any comments received after this deadline will be noted within the Public Meeting portion of the Special Meeting.
This meeting is scheduled prior to the Regular Meeting of Council on July 8th starting at 7:00 p.m.
The meeting will be open to the public and held in Council Chambers at 317 Brock St. W., Merrickville.
Province expanding popular Learn to Fish program
June 13, 2024
Ministry of Natural Resources
The Ontario government is making it easier and more accessible for people to learn how to fish. This summer, the province is expanding its Learn to Fish program, increasing the number of locations and mobile sessions offered and providing 2,700 new spots. “Fishing is a wonderful activity and long-standing tradition in Ontario and I’m glad to be offering more opportunities – many of them in urban areas – for people to be able to take part in the Learn to Fish program,” said Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources. “Expansion of this program creates more opportunities for people to get out and explore Ontario’s many lakes and rivers and maybe even find a new hobby.” Beginning this year, the Learn to Fish program is expanding to include Lakefront Promenade and Lake Aquitaine in Mississauga and Sibbald Point Provincial Park in Georgina. Additionally, the Learn to Fish mobile unit will be travelling to 11 locations this year – including provincial parks, conservation areas and events. The Learn to Fish program is free and teaches new anglers of all ages how to fish in Ontario. The fun and engaging two–hour program combines a one-hour practical teaching session with one hour of supervised hands-on fishing. Participants will learn how to:
Participants will be provided with everything they need for the session, including:
Learn to Fish sessions begin in June and are offered through to late August. Those who are interested can sign up online. |
At the June 10th Council meeting, By-law 36-2024 was passed, being a by-law to declare property surplus to municipal needs. As per the sale of property policy within By-law 08-10, this is the official public notice of intention to sell property.
To view the full notice, please view here: Notice of Intention to Sell Property
Special Council Meeting Mon Jul 08 @ 6:00PM |
Regular Council Meeting Mon Jul 08 @ 7:00PM |
Council and Committee meetings are now being held in person at this time.
To view the Council Meetings, visit Council’s YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OEkw3ylMarGSHGeNecrQg