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Potentially Harmful Algal Blooms

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Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

June 23, 2021

Potentially harmful algal blooms including blue-green algae are a natural seasonal phenomenon that may appear in our lakes, rivers and ponds. Many of these blooms are relatively harmless; however, some species have the potential to produce toxins which may be harmful to people and animals. The presence of a harmful algal bloom and its toxins can only be confirmed through a laboratory test, so we recommend taking a cautious...

Health Unit Launches New Vaccine Appointment Cancellation Process

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Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

June 22, 2021

The Health Unit has launched a new COVID-19 vaccine appointment cancellation process to make it easier for residents to cancel appointments at local fixed site and community vaccine clinics.  Residents can go online to submit a cancellation request at any of the following clinics:

• Fixed site clinics in Brockville, Kemptville, Smiths Falls, Almonte
• Community clinics in Westport, Elgin, Carleton Place, Prescott, Athens, Perth,...

Ontario Providing Accessible Rides to COVID-19 Vaccination Sites

 

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Program will help people with mobility issues receive their vaccine shots

June 22, 2021
Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility

 

   

TORONTO — Building on recent success in getting millions of people vaccinated, the Ontario government is investing $3.7 million in a partnership with the Ontario Community Support Association to help people with disabilities, including seniors with mobility issues, get to and from vaccination sites so they can...

Thank you to Tay Valley Residents

A big Thank You from the Perth Rotary Club, to all the donors of beer cans, liquor bottles and wine bottles for the fundraiser in operation at the Stanleyville Waste Site. The generosity of Township residents is greatly appreciated.

Update on Availability of Vaccine in the LGL Region

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Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

June 21, 2021

We are pleased to report that the Health Unit has received more Moderna vaccine over the weekend and will be adding more appointments in all of our clinics as of Tuesday, June 22.

Ontario’s Pfizer vaccine delivery that was expected on Monday, June 21 has been delayed until Wednesday, June 23. We are able to continue to offer the clinics on Monday and Tuesday by giving Moderna to Adults 18+ at our clinics. Pfizer will be...