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Big Rideau Lake Association - Shoal Markers Are in for 2023

Shoal Markers Are In! Keeping Your Boat Afloat!

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 fall on the Big Rideau Lake?

• Parks Canada?
• Rideau Valley Conservation Authority?
• The Townships?
• Transport Canada? 

Nope, it’s the Big Rideau Lake Association!! 

The Shoal...

Did You Know? (2023-20)

Did You Know? The 2022 Municipal Report Card is now available?

The Municipal Report Card provides annual highlights, accomplishments and statistics of the Township.

To view the Report Card visit https://www.tayvalleytwp.ca/reportcard/.

Fire Ban Lifted - As of June 13, 2023

Fire Ban Lifted (as of June 13, 2023)

A fire permit is required for all open air burning.

Complete your permit application online at dnetv.burnpermits.com or call 613-267-2596 ext. 4.

If you are a tenant, permission from the property owner must be obtained.

Ceremony Emphasizes Importance of Indigenous Heritage and Reconciliation in Tay Valley Township

Yesterday, almost 120 Indigenous VIPs and guests, Tay Valley Township residents, volunteers and councillors came together to recognize the importance of Indigenous heritage and contributions within—and beyond—our community.

The day was spent listening to the stories of descendants of Chief Shawinipinessi, an important historical leader of the Algonquin/Omàmìwininì People, participating in a plaque dedication ceremony to commemorate local Indigenous heritage, and sharing in a communal meal and...

Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit - Media Release - June 7, 2023

UPDATE: Outdoor Air Quality in the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Region continues to cause Health Risks

Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for much of Eastern Ontario including the Counties of Leeds, Grenville and Lanark. Elevated levels of air pollution are present due to smoke from forest fires burning in Ontario and Quebec. Poor outdoor air quality will continue for several days. Check the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) for the closest air quality monitoring station...