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MEDIA RELEASE: Health Unit reminds public of safety during the April 8th solar eclipse

MEDIA RELEASE:
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
February 28, 2024

Health Unit reminds public of safety during the April 8th solar eclipse 

On April 8, 2024, parts of Leeds and Grenville Counties will be within the path of totality of the solar eclipse.  This makes for great viewing but there is cause for a public health concern. Although the Moon will be covering most of the Sun, it's still dangerous to look directly at the Sun from approximately 2:00pm to 4:30pm when the solar eclipse...

Media Release - County Council February 28th, 2024

For immediate release
Feb. 28, 2024

Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held Feb. 28, 2024.

Community Housing Renewal Strategy Investment Plan Approved: Lanark County Council has approved the 2024-25 investments plan for the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI). These funds are part of the Community Housing Renewal Strategy, which is a multi-year plan to help stabilize and enhance existing community housing...

Media Release - Lanark County Supported Housing

For immediate release
Feb. 28, 2024 Lanark County moves forward with supported housing project Lanark County is moving ahead with an innovative partnership that will see a supported housing program for Lanark County clients currently experiencing homelessness.

At its regular meeting Wednesday evening, Lanark County Council directed staff to enter into an agreement with Lanark County Mental Health (LCMH) to provide $296,000 for the program from the county’s Homelessness Prevention Program, which is...

Rideau Valley Conservation Authority - Watershed Conditions Statement (February 26, 2024)

Warm temperatures and rain to cause early melt across Rideau Valley Watershed

Unseasonably warm temperatures combined with significant rainfall are expected to trigger a widespread melt across the Rideau Valley Watershed this week. Temperatures are expected to rise significantly on Tuesday, February 27 and last until Thursday, February 29, with daily highs exceeding 10°C. Widespread precipitation is also expected during this period, with forecasts estimating between 20 and 30 mm of rainfall.
 

Be Prepared for Spring Flooding!

Be Prepared for Spring Flooding!

High water season is just around the corner. If you live along a waterway, make sure you’re prepared. Consider:

• Inspecting your sump pump and installing a battery backup
• Bookmarking Rideau Valley Conservation’s (RVCA’s) real-time stream flow and water level charts for easy reference (www.rvca.ca/watershed-conditions)
• Signing up for RVCA Flood Forecasting alerts by clicking Get RVCA News at www.rvca.ca
• Reviewing the RVCA's updated 2024 Flood Contingency Plan (www.rvca...