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Rideau Canal - Water Level Management Update – March 12, 2026

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:04:14 GMT

Rideau Canal - Water Level Management Update – March 12, 2026

Parks Canada's water management team continues to actively monitor water levels, flows, and weather forecasts across the Rideau Canal National Historic Site. These factors are used to determine dam operations on a daily basis for the Rideau Canal National Historic Site.

Parks Canada maintains the Ontario Waterways Water Management InfoNet on the Rideau Canal website at https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/rideau/info/infonet.

The InfoNet...

Road Closing - Cooks Road

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:15:31 GMT

NOTICE
PROPOSED CLOSING OF COOKS ROAD AND ASSOCIATED ROAD ALLOWANCE
IN BATHURST WARD

TAKE NOTICE, that the Council of the Corporation of Tay Valley Township proposes to enact a By-Law to stop up, close and convey the municipal roadway known as Cooks Road, together with the road allowance associated with Cooks Road, including any portion of the travelled roadway used by the public in this area, and to convey the closed lands to the adjacent owners.
AND TAKE NOTICE, that any person who believes they...

A Big Thank You to the Maberly Outdoor Rink Volunteers!

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:14:22 GMT

A huge thank you to volunteers Eric Boysen and Bill McCoy for another fantastic season at the Maberly Outdoor Rink. Your dedication to keeping a quality ice surface and facility for the whole community to enjoy is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for supporting and encouraging the local community to come together and enjoy winter, camaraderie, and recreation in Tay Valley Township.

See you next season!

Flood Watch Issued for Rideau River and North Gower; Elevated Flows May Lead to Localized Flooding

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:44:25 GMT

Flood Watch Issued for Rideau River and North Gower; Elevated Flows May Lead to Localized Flooding

Short-term cooling and the potential for a significant freezing rain event are forecast across the Rideau Valley Watershed between March 10 and 12. Daytime temperatures are expected to fall toward or below freezing as a series of low-pressure systems approach the region. As precipitation transitions to freezing rain, total amounts of 20 to 40 mm are possible, with freezing rain accumulation of 10...

Stand-Up Comedy. No Filter. Big Laughs. Yuk Yuk's Takes Over Maberly Hall this Thursday! Sign Up Now

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:23:24 GMT

Get ready to laugh until your belly and face hurts! A comedy trio from Yuk Yuk’s is coming to Maberly Community Hall (180 Maberly Elphin Road) on March 12th, to help us turn our small hall into a comedy club for one afternoon. Showtime starts at 1:30pm sharp with the talented, world travelling, Comedian Carly Baker, along with the happy and energetic Comedian Chris Quigley, and finally, the animated, cat loving, Comedian Bobby Knauff.

Tickets are only $10 per person and are also...

Memory Cafe at Maberly Hall. Conversation and Community!

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:14:12 GMT

Come join the conversation at the Maberly Café. All are welcome. bring a neighbour or friend and enjoy the socialization and refreshments, while you make a new acquaintance or two!

A welcoming, relaxed, inclusive environment to be enjoyed by all.

Tay Valley Township in partnership with The Alzheimer’s Society – Engaging with other people helps keep the brain active and healthy!

The third Tuesday of every month at Maberly Community Hall, 180 Maberly Elphin RD

10AM – 12PM

For further information...

Registration is Now Open for Tay Valley Soccer. Prepare for Grass Stains and Loads of Fun!

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:27:51 GMT

Tay Valley Soccer Registration is Now Open!

Games are played at Glen Tay Public School on Mondays from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Start Date: Monday, May 25th, 2026
End Date: Monday, July 27th, 2026

Early Bird Registration is only $45.00 per player!
($55.00 after April 13th, 2026)

This program relies strickly on volunteers, if by chance the program does not fulfill the required amount of volunteers (two per team) the program could face being cancelled. - Please contact 613-267-5353 ext....

Diner's Club is Calling ... and Yes You Should Answer! Register Today!

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:14:41 GMT

Join us for the next Tay Valley Diner's Club - Irish Stew & Soda Bread

Maberly Community Hall, 180 Maberly Elphin Road on March 26th, 2026 from 11:30am - 1pm.

Registration is necessary and required.

If you don't have access to the internet, you can also call the Municipal Office 613-267-5353 ext.110 to register.

Limited space available so be sure to register right away.

Need a ride? Call the Municipal Office and let us know! 613-267-5353 ext.110

Funding by the Government of Canada's...

Friends of the Tay Watershed - Annual General Meeting 2026

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:09:16 GMT

Friends of the Tay Watershed - Annual General Meeting

Keynote Speaker - Sommer Casgrain-Robertson, General Manager - Rideau Valley Conservation Authority presents RVCA - A Look Back and to the Future- Celebrating 60 Years of Conservation

Wednesday, March 25th 2026 - 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Job Posting - Deputy Treasurer (2026)

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:13:44 GMT

JOB POSTING
Deputy Treasurer
(Full-Time)

Situated in the heart of Eastern Ontario’s cottage country, Tay Valley Township is a community of picturesque hamlets and historic homesteads with an abundance of shoreline on thirty-two lakes and located within a one-hour driving distance of both Ottawa and Kingston, it affords an opportunity to combine urban and rural lifestyles. The Township offers a unique work environment for an individual wishing to partner with fellow employees in the delivery of...

Job Posting - Property Tax Collector/ Payroll Coordinator (2026)

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:15:14 GMT

JOB POSTING
Property Tax Collector/ Payroll Coordinator
(Full-Time)

Join Bright Strings Community Fiddle Orchestra for the Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Open Mic!

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:00:15 GMT

Join Bright Strings Community Fiddle Orchestra for the 2nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Open Mic Fundraiser. A family friendly event where all are welcome to enjoy a meal together and take the stage and showcase your talent. All proceeds go to Bright Strings Community Fiddle Orchestra.

Friday March 13th, 2026
Maberly Community Hall
180 Maberly Elphin Road

Registration for dinner is required. Gluten free options available.
Please contact:
Cindy McCall (613) 278-2448
Cindy.fiddlemusic...

Rideau Canal - Water Level Management Update – March 3, 2026

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:03:46 GMT

Rideau Canal - Water Level Management Update – March 3, 2026

Parks Canada maintains the Ontario Waterways Water Management InfoNet on the Rideau Canal website at https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/rideau/info/infonet.

The InfoNet...

Never Played Pickleball? Perfect. Played Once & Immediately Became Obsessed? Also Perfect!

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:36:17 GMT

$30 ($5 a class)

Tuesday March 31st – Tuesday May 5th

Wednesday April 1st - Wednesday May 6th

Glen Tay Public School - 155 Harper Rd, Perth, ON K7H 3C6
6pm-7:30 pm
Tay Valley provides all required equipment.

City-Level Comedy, Zero City Traffic. Only $10 - Register Today!

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:18:11 GMT

Tickets are only $10 per person and are also...

2026 Municipal Election - Your school support designation determines your ballot. Is it correct?

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:43:14 GMT

2026 Municipal Election - Your school support designation determines your ballot. Make sure it’s right before the June 1 deadline.

Did you know your school support designation determines which trustee election you can participate in for in the next municipal and school board elections?

In Ontario, property owners and tenants can choose which school board they support. This designation also helps determine how you’re listed on the Preliminary List of Electors, placing you on the correct voters...

"Special" Council Meeting - March 3, 2026

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:29:19 GMT

The Agenda has been posted for the March 3rd, 2026 meeting.

Priority Issues include:

Finance Department – Position
Finance Department – Office

Committee of the Whole Meeting - March 3, 2026

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:17:25 GMT

The Agenda has been posted for the March 3rd, 2026 meeting.

Presentations Include:

2025 Septic System Re-Inspection Program Annual Report

Priority Issues include:

2026 Tax Rates
2025 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses
2026 PSAB Restatement
2025 Investment Report
Microsurfacing Tender Award
Pavement Markings – Tender Award
Crow Lake Road – Speed Limit
2025 Waste Disposal Site Annual Reports
Election – Lame Duck
Proposed New Road Name – Hobbes Lane
Proposed New Road Name – Mikinàk Mikan

Request for Applications - Joint Lanark County 2026 Election Compliance Audit Committee

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:09:13 GMT

Request for Applications To the Joint Lanark County
2026 Election
Compliance Audit Committee

The municipalities of Beckwith, Carleton Place, Drummond/North Elmsley, Lanark Highlands, Mississippi Mills, Montague, Perth, Smiths Falls, and Tay Valley are currently seeking interested applicants with accounting, auditing and legal experience, from professionals who are required to adhere to codes or standards of their profession and from individuals with in-depth knowledge of the campaign financing...

Join Bright Strings Community Fiddle Orchestra for the 2026 Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner!

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:52:14 GMT

Friday March 13th, 2026
Maberly Community Hall
180 Maberly Elphin Road

Registration for dinner is required. Gluten free options available.
Please contact:
Cindy McCall (613) 278-2448
Cindy.fiddlemusic.mccall@gmail...

Small Town Hall. Big City Laughs! Register Today for Yuk Yuk's Comedy Show!

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:56:51 GMT

Tickets are only $10 per person and are also...

Reduced Load Restrictions 2026

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:46:38 GMT

Reduced Load Restrictions 2026

Tay Valley Township's Public Works Department would like to advise all residents that reduced load restriction of five (5) tonnes per axle, will be in force on all Township roads effective Monday, March 2nd, 2026.

It is an offence, under section 122 of 'The Highway Traffic Act', to transport loads in excess of five (5) tonnes per axle upon roads where reduced loads are in effect.

The reduced load period is necessary for the protection of certain roads that are...

Bereavement Support in Maberly - Join us on February 23rd, 2026

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Grieving the loss of a loved one? Struggling to cope?

Don’t worry you are not alone. Join Brad from Lanark County Community Home Support, for a support group session at the Maberly Community Hall on Monday, February 23rd from 10am to noon. Feel supported and safe during this compassionate bereavement session.

Maberly Community Hall - 180 Maberly Elphin Road, Maberly ON

To register contact Brad at 613-267-6400 or email BRADD@CHSLC.CA

Public Consultation: Housing and Homelessness Plan Update

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:49:56 GMT

Join the conversation.

Lanark County 10-Year Housing & Homelessness Public Forum.

Two Public information sessions will be held to provide community members with an opportunity to share their perspectives, ideas, and concerns.
These sessions will help inform the department of the 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan. For more information, please contact 613-267-4200 ext. 2402.

March 10 - 5pm - 7pm
BOB Rintoul Hall
Carleton Place Arena

March 12 - 1pm - 3pm
Youth Arena Hall
Smiths Falls, ON

Craft Corner is Back - Where Mistakes Become "Design Choices" Register Today!

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:39:44 GMT

Is your décor a bore? Get crafty and spruce up your home décor, for less and not more!

Join Terri from Swirlicous during this home decor inspired craft sign making workshop. Select a rustic porch leaner sign or a decorative medallion design and let your creativity flow. Craft the morning away at the Maberly Hall (180 Maberly-Elphin Road) on Thursday, April 9th at 9:30am until 11:30am. Cost is only $20 per person. This workshop is a subsidized activity through the Seniors Active Living Centres...