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Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit - Media Release - November 15, 2022
Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 04:33 PM
Call to Residents to Take Action
We can all reduce hospital visits and admissions in those most vulnerable (the very young, very old and immunocompromised) if we work together this season to reduce the spread of the triple threat of seasonal respiratory viruses (Covid/Flu/RSV). The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit supports the provincial recommendation of getting back to using the layers of protection we know are effective.
“Our community has been remarkable during the pandemic; we...
MVCA - Media Release - November 14, 2022
Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 04:11 PM
Bill 23 Erodes Ontario's Natural Hazard Protection
The Province’s More Homes Built Faster Act asks taxpayers to subsidize development while removing fundamental controls over the protection of people and property from floods and drought.
Bill 23 aims to facilitate the building of 1.5 million new homes in Ontario over the next 10 years. While the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) supports this objective, many of the proposed changes put homeowners in harm’s way for decades to come.
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RVCA - Media Release - November 10, 2022
Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 06:14 PM
Bill 23: Less Protection, More Cost, Diminished Local Decision-Making RVCA Responds to Province’s More Homes Built Faster Act
Taxpayers, municipalities and our natural systems will bear the costs of the Province’s affordable housing legislation released last month.
While the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) strongly supports efforts to address the ongoing housing crisis, many of the proposed changes related to conservation authorities (CAs) will have significant impacts...
Winter Weather Advisory - November 16, 2022
Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 04:18 PM
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter weather advisory is in effect beginning early Wednesday morning.
Snowfall is expected to begin during the morning commute when temperatures will be below freezing, creating hazardous driving conditions.
This is the first significant snowfall of the season.
Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. For road conditions, visit www.ontario.ca/511
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
Prepare for quickly...
Lanark County Family and Child Services & Lanark OPP Angel Tree - 2022
Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 10:25 AM
Angel Tree Program
The Angel Tree Program put on by Family and Children's Services of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville & OPP is back for their 37th year!
The Angel Tree Program started in November 1986 at the Lanark County OPP Detachment with 50 Angels. Over the years the program has expanded and exceeds over 650 Angels. The "Angels" are children involved with Family and Children's Services of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville and other affiliated programs. Your assistance will make Christmas...