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Ontario Moving to Step Two of Roadmap to Reopen on June 30
Posted on Thursday, June 24, 2021 10:50 AM
NEWS RELEASE Continuing Improvements in Key Indicators Allowing Province to Ease Additional Public Health Measures
June 24, 2021
Office of the Premier
TORONTO — With key public health and health care indicators continuing to improve, the provincewide vaccination rate now surpassing the targets outlined in the province’s Roadmap to Reopen, and on the recommendation of the the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government is moving the province into Step Two of its Roadmap to Reopen at 12:01...
Noah Frazer receives the Tay Valley History Scholarship
Posted on Thursday, June 24, 2021 10:00 AM
Reeve Brian Campbell congratulates Noah Frazer on being this year’s recipient of the Tay Valley History Scholarship. Noah received a cheque in the amount of $1,000 and a copy of the legacy book At Home in Tay Valley.
Noah is a graduate of Perth and District Collegiate Institute (PDCI) and was named Valedictorian by his graduating class. He is pursuing his studies in Life Sciences at the University of Toronto (U of T).
This scholarship is a concrete way to underscore the importance...

Lanark County Media Release June 23, 2021
Posted on Thursday, June 24, 2021 09:09 AM
Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meetings held Wednesday, June 23.
Appreciation Expressed for Call Centre Assistance: The Board of Health for the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit expressed its appreciation for support the county has provided to its call centre.
“Several weeks ago, when we recognized that the provincial call centre was unable to meet the needs in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark, you quickly responded to our request for help,” said Board Chair Doug...

Lanark County taking initial steps to ban single-use plastics
Posted on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 01:22 PM
Lanark County Media Release
June 23, 2021
Lanark County is encouraging local businesses and residents to voluntarily participate in a single-use plastic straw and bag ban starting July 1.
The county began working on its Climate Action Plan in January 2020, and a single-use plastics ban that aligns with federal goals is one of the strategies to reduce plastic waste. The federal government is aiming for a complete ban, including plastic bags, straws, stir sticks, six-pack rings, cutlery and food...

Potentially Harmful Algal Blooms
Posted on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 11:45 AM
MEDIA RELEASE:
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...