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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...
Health Unit Launches New Vaccine Appointment Cancellation Process
Posted on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 08:57 AM
MEDIA RELEASE
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
June 22, 2021
The Health Unit has launched a new COVID-19 vaccine appointment cancellation process to make it easier for residents to cancel appointments at local fixed site and community vaccine clinics. Residents can go online to submit a cancellation request at any of the following clinics:
- Fixed site clinics in Brockville, Kemptville, Smiths Falls, Almonte
- Community clinics in Westport, Elgin, Carleton Place, Prescott, Athens, Perth,...
Building Condition Assessment - Request for Proposals
Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 03:33 PM
ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS via email, on forms supplied by the Corporation of Tay Valley Township, will be received by the undersigned or his/her designated representative, at the Municipal Office, 217 Harper Road, Perth, Ontario, until 1:00 p.m., local time, as determined by the clock located on the computer in the reception area of the Municipal Office, on Thursday, July 22, 2021. Proposals will be opened, in public, at the Municipal Office immediately following closing.
Proposal packages may...
Ontario Providing Accessible Rides to COVID-19 Vaccination Sites
Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 02:51 PM
NEWS RELEASE
Program will help people with mobility issues receive their vaccine shotsJune 22, 2021
Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility
TORONTO — Building on recent success in getting millions of people vaccinated, the Ontario government is investing $3.7 million in a partnership with the Ontario Community Support Association to help people with disabilities, including seniors with mobility issues, get to and from vaccination sites so they can...
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