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The County Road 43 four-lane widening project to improve road safety, active transportation and spark regional economic growth is moving forward this year. The first phase, beginning this year, will be a new four-lane bridge. Roundabout installations, surface and pedestrian walkway work begins in 2023. It is one of the most significant projects being undertaken by the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. It is anticipated that once the work has started, construction...
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Officials unveiled plans today for the Kemptville Court House Apartments, a 10-unit project to expand affordable housing options in the Municipality of North Grenville. The former court house municipal building at 15 Water Street will be renovated into bachelor as well as two- and three-bedroom apartments. “The Municipality of North Grenville’s partnership with the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is a wonderful example of working together to better respond to...
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An eight-unit residence for people in need of housing, mental health and addictions support was announced today along with new provincial funding. “Through the Social Services Relief Fund (SSRF) almost $1.6-million has been provided from the provincial government to take a former church and repurpose it into eight bachelor apartments,” said Counties Joint Services Committee Chair Corinna Smith-Gatcke, Mayor of Leeds and the Thousand Islands.
“The Joint Services...
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The Community Paramedicine Program has a new home at the North Leeds Paramedic Station. In 2021, the LGPS Community Paramedic Program enrolled 777 clients. These clients were visited in their homes by a Community Paramedic on 1,688 occasions, in addition to 317 virtual visits. “We now have the resources to reach out and provide care to some of our most vulnerable in the community,” said Warden Roger Haley.
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Maple View Lodge’s major redevelopment plan revealed today includes details of the new building’s location, outdoor focal points, serene gardens and community gathering spaces.
“This is a great project for the residents of the United Counties and for our businesses, especially those in the construction and medical supply sectors,” Warden Haley said. “I hope over the coming months excitement regarding this redevelopment will continue to build....
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