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Prevent Youth Problematic Substance Use - Community Action Meeting - November 24, 2022

Learn How Community-Based Actions Can Prevent Youth Problematic Substance Use on November 24th in Carleton Place

On Thursday, November 24th, Planet Youth Lanark County and the Carleton Place Municipal Drug Strategy are co-hosting a Community Action Meeting. It will provide an opportunity for residents to learn the results of February 2022 surveys of Lanark County grade 10 students.  Reports about substance use, physical and mental health, physical activity, family and school experience,...

2022-2023 Tay Valley Hockey Photo Dates

2022-2023 Tay Valley Hockey Photo Dates

December 8, 2022 - U14/16 individual and team photos will begin at 6:00 p.m.
                                              U18 individual and team photos will begin at 7:00 p.m.

December 11, 2022 - U8 individual and team photos will begin at 9:00 a.m.
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Lanark County Media Release - November 21, 2022

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

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

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...