Media Releases

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. 

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.

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.

Media release on behalf of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC). 

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, in partnership with St. Lawrence College, have entered into a funding agreement for the implementation of a Living Classroom at Maple View Lodge in Athens, Ontario.

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.

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

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

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.

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

January 31, 2024 Media release attached. 

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

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.   

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

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

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. 

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. 

As construction continues to progress in Athens on the G. Tackaberry and Family Home, Weagant Farm Supplies Ltd.

The Children's Service Department of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, in partnership with St. Lawrence College and Connect Youth, are hosting a TOUCH A TRUCK event and BBQ on Friday, August 25th, from 10 a.

Construction of the new G. Tackaberry and Family Home in Athens nears the 30% completion mark.

Highlights from the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Council Meeting held on Thursday, July 27, 2023, and the Joint Services Committee Meeting of July 4, 2023, are listed below. 

The Leeds Grenville Paramedic Service now has a Paramedic Response Unit (PRU) located in Westport.  

The fundraising thermometer continues to rise for the Maple View Landings Redevelopment Project's Fundraising Campaign.

The Tackaberry Summersgiving Tour and Fundraising event to raise funds for the new 192-bed long-term care home was held on June 24, 2023. 

Please find attached the media release dated July 7, 2023.

In 2023, Paramedic Services Week is celebrated across Canada from May 21 to 27. This year's theme, “Diversity in Paramedicine - The Patient.

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.

Rideau Ferry Bridge Work to Continue Starting March 15 From March 15 to July 2023, traffic will be reduced to one lane on the Rideau Ferry Bridge during its ongoing rehabilitation. 

Counties Council Approves 2023 Budget At the Special Meeting held on March 8, 2023, the Council of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville approved the 2023 Budget with a 6.87 percent tax rate increase over 2022, which results in a levy of approximately $46.

The highlights of the regular United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Council meeting held on Thursday, February 23rd, as well as the Joint Services Committee (JSC) meeting held earlier this month, are listed below.

The highlights of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Council Meeting held on Thursday, January 19th, 2023, as well as the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) and Joint Services Committee (JSC) meetings held earlier this month.

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Children’s Services Department is partnering with Ontario’s 47 Early Years and Child Care Service System Managers to launch a province-wide marketing campaign to raise awareness.