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Winter is Almost Here!
Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 04:20 PM
Winter is Almost Here!
Tay Valley Township's Public Works Department is responsible for the sanding and plowing of approximately 300 km's of roads during the winter.
Clearing your Driveway
The public is reminded that under the Highway Traffic Act, it is an offence to deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission to do so from the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road (Section 181). This includes pushing snow across the roadway.
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90h08#BK289
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Lanark County Media Release - November 22, 2022
Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 04:14 PM
Peter McLaren sworn in as 2023 Lanark County Warden
Councillor Peter McLaren (Lanark Highlands Reeve) was sworn in as Lanark County’s 2023 warden at the inaugural meeting on Tuesday afternoon.
McLaren was nominated by Councillors Steve Fournier (Drummond-North Elmsley Reeve) and Bill King (Lanark Highlands Deputy Reeve).
Fournier highlighted McLaren’s two terms with Lanark Highlands and involvement in a wide range of committees. “He is always looking to build consensus,” he said.
King said that after...

Lanark County Media Release - November 21, 2022
Posted on Monday, November 21, 2022 11:56 AM
Lanark County launches Yes In My Back Yard Awareness Week
The week of Nov. 21 to 25 is Yes In My Back Yard (YIMBY) Awareness Week in Lanark County, which ties in with National Housing Day on Nov. 22.
YIMBY is the opposite of NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) and aims to reduce resistance in neighbourhoods to new and varied housing development to encourage a range of choices, have a greater understanding of the social and economic benefits to diversified communities, and increase awareness...

Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Media Release - November 17, 2022
Posted on Friday, November 18, 2022 09:48 AM
Eastern Ontario Mayors Support CA Concerns About Housing Bill 23
RIDEAU VALLEY, Nov. 17, 2022 – More than 30 Eastern Ontario mayors have endorsed a Conservation Authority letter to the province expressing concerns with provincial Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act.
The letter, written by 10 Eastern Ontario CAs, was sent to Premier Doug Ford and relevant cabinet ministers earlier today.
“We are overwhelmed and incredibly grateful for the support we have received from local...

Lanark County Media Release - November 16, 2022
Posted on Friday, November 18, 2022 09:33 AM
Second Rideau Ferry Bridge closure set for Nov. 24
A second closure date for Rideau Ferry Bridge has been scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 24 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. as contractors prepare for the winter shutdown and the reopening of the north lane.
Dalcon Constructors Limited, which has been contracted by Lanark County and the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville, who jointly own the bridge, is replacing bearings at each end of the bridge and installing expansion joints before the...