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In 2023, Paramedic Services Week is celebrated across Canada from May 21 to 27. This year’s theme, “Diversity in Paramedicine – The Patient. The Provider. The Profession.” recognizes the importance of diversity, inclusion and equity.  Counties Council, at its meeting today, recognized Paramedic Services Week and the team of Leeds Grenville Paramedics who provide critical, lifesaving care to residents and visitors. 
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ATHENS – A Counties owned and operated, a 192-bed long-term care facility in Athens, Ontario kicked off its fundraising campaign today with sights set on $3,000,000 to enhance the lives of residents and staff at the new facility.  Warden Nancy Peckford thanked the Fundraising Committee and stated “Through cooperation, motivation and perseverance, there is no goal we, as a community, cannot accomplish.  I call on my colleagues, our industrial and business...
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Half Load Restrictions were in effect on Leeds and Grenville County Roads from February 15th to May 15th and have now been lifted through all of the Counties. For more information, and to obtain any road-related permits, please contact the Public Works Department at 613-342-3840 Ext. 2425.

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All United Counties of Leeds and Grenville offices will be closed on Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10. Regular business hours resume on Tuesday, April 11.

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The highlights of the regular United Counties of Leeds and Grenville meeting held on Thursday, March 23, as well as the Joint Services Committee (JSC) meeting held earlier this month, are listed below.
Climate Change Action Plan set by Counties 
Counties Take Steps Toward Visioning Exercises
Long-Term Care Redevelopment Nurse Call and Low Voltage System Award
Upcoming meetings
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Deanna Clark, Economic Development Officer/media...
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