County News

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. 

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 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. 

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 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. 

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

This week, the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville were honored to host Ontario's Minister of Long-Term Care, the Honourable Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, and Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP, Steve Clark, for an in-depth tour of Maple View Lodge in Athens. 

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is pleased to announce the final approval of a long-awaited and critically needed supportive housing project aimed at addressing homelessness in the region. Having received $3.

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Community and Social Services Division is pleased to announced an upcoming new program, the Leeds and Grenville Affordable Housing Development Lab, “The Lab”. 

The Children’s Services Department of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, in partnership with the City of Brockville and the United Way of Leeds and Grenville, is excited to announce the return of the annual TOUCH A TRUCK event and BBQ. 

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville reminds residents of the following closures at administrative buildings for the August Civic Holiday weekend. Counties Administration Offices Administration offices will be closed to the public on Monday, August 5, 2024.

Twelve municipalities across Leeds and Grenville have officially donated a total of $296,800 to the G. Tackaberry and Family Long-Term Care Home in Athens, ON.

With over 45 participating tour locations, you can easily experience the region’s three tourism themed Adventures – Gardens, Foodie Shops and Fresh Baked. 

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

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville has officially declared approximately 600 acres of land on Byers Road in Edwardsburgh Cardinal, as surplus. Counties Council authorized its sale to the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal for a purchase price of $1,885,500.

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is excited to announce that Potentia Renewables Inc. (Potentia) has been chosen by Ontario's Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to build and run the Skyview 2 Battery Energy Storage Project.

Merrickville-Wolford, ON - On May 22, 2024, in celebration of National Public Works Week, staff from the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville's Public Works Division participated in a community service project in the Village of Merrickville-Wolford.

Johnstown, ON - The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville’s Paramedic Service honored members of their staff on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, as part of National Paramedic Services Week.

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville reminds residents of the following closures at administrative buildings during Victoria Day weekend. 

Please note that the half load restructions for our County Roads within Leeds and Grenville will be lifted on Wednesday, April 17th.

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville's, Community Housing Department is inviting local innovators, builders, and land developers to partner on a topic-specific workshops that offer solutions to create more Affordable Housing units faster in Leeds and Grenville.

The Agricultural Area Review (AAR) has not been completed, and there have been no final decisions made as part of this process.

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is pleased to announce the hiring of Maple View Landings new Director, and Construction Project Administrator. 

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

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is excited to officially launch the Leeds Grenville GeoHub, a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data portal. 

On Wednesday, March 13, 2024, there will be a special Joint Services Committee meeting at 9:00AM. A special Committee of the Whole meeting will follow.

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville join the nation in mourning the passing of The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney. 

March 1, 2024, media release. Highlights are listed below:   Counties Council Recognizes Long-Standing Employee, Anne Dixon Warden’s Statement on the Passing of Former Warden, Ken Finnerty Council Appoints Interim County Clerk/Manager of Legislative Services Council Extends Best Wishes to Economic Development Officer, Deanna Clark 2024 Budgets Approved by Council and Joint Services Committee Upcoming Meetings     Media inquiries: John Kalivas, Communications Coordinator United Counties of Leeds and Grenville 25 Central Avenue W.

January 31, 2024 Media release attached. 

Media release attached with details on a new February promotion from the Long-Term Care Fundraising Committee for the Redevelopment Project at Maple View Landings.   

In 2022, the Counties initiated the Agricultural Area Review. The purpose of the review is to identify and confirm agricultural lands in the Counties.

Westport Storm Sewer Outfall Improvements Environmental Assessment Study Public consultation is vital to this Study. Anyone with interest in the project can provide input.

Counties Partnership, Provincial Funding, Allocates 44 New Licensed Child Care Spaces in Gananoque by end of 2024 The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, in partnership with the Town of Gananoque and the YMCA of Eastern Ontario, are pleased to announce the allocation of 44 new affordable licensed infant, toddler and preschool child care spaces in Gananoque. 

Highlights from the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville council meeting on December 14, 2023, and other important announcements are listed below:   Counties Council Acknowledged Passing of Former Warden, Betty Weedmark Council Awards Tender for County Road 43 Rehabilitation Project Council Approves Strategic Initiatives Framework Counties Climate Action Plan Progresses through Collaborative Partnership Upcoming Meetings   Media inquiries: John Kalivas, Communications Coordinator United Counties of Leeds and Grenville 25 Central Avenue W., Suite 100, Brockville, ON, K6V 4N6 613-342-3840 or John.

December 12, 2023, media release attached with an update on homelessness in the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.  

Details on a new campaign from the Long-Term Care Fundraising Committee for the Redevelopment Project at Maple View Landings. 

News release on behalf of the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC).

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville has retained Sanchez Engineering and BT Engineering Inc. to undertake Engineering Services for the reconstruction and drainage improvements for the Westport Status Sewer Outfall.

Please find our November 28, 2023, media release attached with exciting news from the Maple View Lodge Redevelopment Fundraising Committee.  

Please find our November 27, 2023, media release attached. Highlights from the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville council meeting on November 23, 2023, and other important announcements are listed below: Council Recognizes the Career of Steve Pinkney, Paramedic Service Council Appoints New County Clerk/Manager of Legislative Services Council Approves 2024-2028 Child Care and Early Years (CCEY) Service Plan Maple View Lodge Expansion Project Receives Additional Funding Joint Services Committee Approves Homeownership Purchase Price Increase Committee of the Whole Requests Additional Information Regarding Andrewsville Bridge Upcoming Meetings Media inquiries: John Kalivas, Communications Coordinator United Counties of Leeds and Grenville 25 Central Avenue W.

Highlights from the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Counties Council Meeting held on Thursday, October 19, 2023, and other announcements are listed below. 

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville has announced a free workshop for non-profit groups to learn about how to create an affordable housing project.

Please find below the highlights from the recent Council Meeting of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, which took place on September 21, 2023.