News

Please be aware that the pit and the Forsythe South trails will be closed on Friday, May 9th, for the Eastern Ontario School Mountain Bike Challenge.

This year, the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP, Inc.) will be rehabilitating approximately 2.

Half load restrictions have been lifted on all County roads. As Spring/Summer road work is set to begin, please remember to drive safe and slow down in road work areas.

This year, the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and Tackaberry Construction will be rehabilitating approximately 7.5 kilometres of County Road 7 between County Road 16 and Kitley Line 8.

Tourism businesses and sites of the 1000 Islands Rideau Canal Waterways Self-Guided Driving Adventures gathered at ArBru Solar Brewery in the Township of Front of Yonge to unveil the 2025 promotional brochure and marketing campaign.

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is pleased to announce the appointment of Al Horsman as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). 

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is pleased to announce the addition of 240 new licensed child care spaces through the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) initiative. 

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville would like to inform the public that the next phase of the Westport Storm Sewer Outfall Project (PW-2024-23) will commence on April 28, 2025, and is expected to be completed before the end of May 2025.

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville reminds residents of the following closures at administrative buildings during the upcoming Easter holiday weekend.

The Limerick Forest Annual Work Plan is now available. 

Please be advised that the Limerick Forest trail network is currently closed to motorized users due to the spring thaw. 

REDI in Leeds Grenville BROCKVILLE – The Leeds and Grenville Economic Development Office hosted over 65 attendees, inclusive of employers, business support agencies and new immigrants for a workshop that informed featured the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot program at the Brockville Country Club on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. 

Please be advised The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville will be starting half-loads on Monday, March 17th, 2025. 

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville reminds residents of the following closures at administrative buildings on Family Day.   

Brockville, ON – The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, in partnership with the John Howard Society of Kingston and District, is proud to announce the opening of the Pathways Supportive Cabins Program.

Eastern Ontario - Paramedic services across South Eastern Ontario and the Kingston Central Ambulance Communications Centre will implement a new system for 9-1-1 calls on Wednesday, February 5. 

ATHENS, ON - You can tap your toes and toss a contribution to support the residents of The G Tackaberry & Family Home on February 8th when the Shantyman performs a concert at the Joshua Bates Centre.

The January 2nd, 2025 - March 31st, 2027 Operating Plan for Limerick Forest is available for public viewing, including the Annual Work Plan, by contacting the Forest Manager, Joel Martineau, telephone:  613 342 3840 extension 2416, e-mail: joel.martineau@uclg.

Office hours for all locations of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville over the holiday season: December 24, 2024: Open from 8:00 am to 11:30 am. 

Athens District High School (ADHS) raises over $3,000 for Maple View Landings Redevelopment Project. 

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville have contracted Willis Kerr Contracting Ltd. 

Leeds and Grenville Counties Councillors have elected Corinna Smith-Gatcke, the Mayor of the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, to serve as Warden for the 2025-2026 term. 

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville have contracted Willis Kerr Contracting Ltd. for the replacement of the Glen Smail box culvert on County Road 44.

ATHENS, ON – The Maple View Landings Redevelopment Project (G. Tackaberry and Family Home) is set to receive a major boost with a charity volleyball tournament organized by students, taking place at the Athens District High School gymnasium on Saturday, November 16.

Friendly reminder that the deer rifle hunting season is open from November 4th to the 17th. We are “asking” all motorized users to refrain from using the trails during this short 2-week period so the hunters can have an opportunity to enjoy their sport.

Asphalt Paving Operations (base course / first lift), as part of the ongoing rehabilitation of County Road 13 between County Road 32 and the Kingston boundary, is planned to commence on Thursday, October 31, 2024 with an anticipated completion date of Friday, November 01, 2024. 

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is asking the public to provide feedback for the 2025 – 2035 Housing and Homelessness Plan that is under development. 

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is exploring traffic and pedestrian safety solutions at the historic Lyndhurst Bridge, in Lyndhurst, ON. 

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is hosting a Public Information Session to provide information and answer questions related to the Supportive Cabins Initiative coming in December of 2024. 

Asphalt Paving Operations, as part of the ongoing rehabilitation of County Road 42 between Highway 15 in Crosby and Newboro (4.6 km), is planned to commence on Friday, October 18, 2024 and will continue on Monday, October 21, 2024, with an anticipated completion date of Wedneday, October 23, 2024.

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville (UCLG), in partnership with the John Howard Society of Kingston and District, is proud to introduce the Supportive Cabins Initiative. 

On October 8th Oxford-on-Rideau Public School hosted a 60th anniversary tribute cross country running meet in Limerick Forest. 

The five year Operational Plan has been extended to January 1st, 2025, with a supporting Annual Work Plan. 

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, in partnership with the Township of Rideau Lakes, Rideau Lakes Early Learning Centre (RLELC), and the Portland on the Rideau Historical Society, are pleased to announce the allocation of 23 new affordable licensed child care spaces in Portland. 

Hunting is permitted in Limerick Forest and is regulated by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry.

Asphalt Paving Operations, as part of the ongoing rehabilitation of County Road 30 between County Road 29 and County Road 42 (4.7 km), is planned to commence on Monday, September 30, 2024 and is expected to be completed by Thursday, October 3, 2024.

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, in partnership with St. Lawrence College, officially welcomed the Living Classroom to Maple View Lodge in Athens, Ontario.

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville reminds residents of the following closures at administrative buildings on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville have contracted Willis Kerr Contracting Ltd. for the replacement of the Glen Smail box culvert on County Road 44.

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville has contracted Clarence McDonald Excavation Ltd. to replace a concrete box culvert at civic address 3209 on County Road 2 in Johnstown, ON.

This year, the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and Tackaberry Construction will be rehabilitating approximately 2.5 kilometres of County Road 13 from County Road 32 to the Kingston boundary.

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville have contracted G. Tackaberry & Sons Construction Co.

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville has announced a workshop to showcase non-traditional construction methods being used in the Brockville-area, that can build new housing faster and more affordably. 

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Callery, former Chief Administrative Officer of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.

Cold In-Place Asphalt Recycling construction activities, as part of the ongoing rehabilitation of County Road 42 between Highway 15 in Crosby and Newboro (4.6 km), is planned to commence on Monday, September 09, 2024.

County Road 22 at Hyndman Bridge - Nation River Road Updated Completion Date: September 20, 2024 As part of the ongoing rehabilitation of Hyndman Bridge, County Road 22 at this location will remain closed to traffic for a period not to exceed three (3) weeks, finishing no later than September 20, 2024.

Cold In-Place Asphalt Recycling construction activities, as part of the ongoing rehabilitation of County Road 30 between County Road 29 and County Road 42 (4.7 km), is planned to commence on Tuesday, September 03, 2024 and is expected to be completed by Thursday, September 05, 2024.