News

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is providing a new update on the G. Tackaberry and Family Long-Term Care Home in Athens.
The home has now successfully passed S1001 certification testing. This national standard confirms that all fire and safety systems are properly connected and working as designed. This step is critical to ensure the safety of future residents and staff.
With this testing complete, the home has now received its full unconditional occupancy...
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County Road 7 Lane Restrictions - Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley
The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, together with Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP, Inc.) , will rehabilitating approximately 2.5 kilometres of County Road 7 between Kitley Line 8 and Atkins Lake Road, within the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley.
Location:  County Road 7 – Approximately 2.5 kilometres from Kitley Line 8 to Atkins Lake Road, within the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley.
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Yesterday afternoon, one of our ambulances was involved in a serious collision on Highway 15 near Lombardy.   The two paramedics involved were transported to The Ottawa Hospital – Civic Campus, where they were treated for their injuries and have since been released.   We are actively gathering confirmed information and are working closely with our partner agencies as they continue their investigation. As this process is ongoing, we will not be providing...
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Lansdowne Retaining Wall Replacement Construction Notice - Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands
The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville will be removing an existing stone masonry wall and constructing a new engineered retaining wall in Lansdowne to improve slope stability and enhance public safety.
Location: County Road 3 (Prince Street) at County Road 34 (King Street W.) in the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands (Lansdowne).
Start Date: June...
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Here are the highlights from our May 21, 2026, meeting of Counties Council.
Warden’s Remarks
At the start of the meeting, the Warden shared several acknowledgements and messages of appreciation:
Retirement Recognition – Glenda Robinson Council recognized Glenda Robinson on her retirement after 27 years of service with the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. Throughout her career in Community and Social Services, she served as both a Case Manager...
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