Media Releases

Leeds and Grenville Counties Councillors have unanimously appointed Nancy Peckford, Mayor of the Municipality of North Grenville, as the Warden for the 2023-2024 term.

Second Rideau Ferry Bridge Closure is set for November 24, 2022

Public Consultation for Andrewsville Bridge open until December 2, 2022.

The highlights of the regular United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Council Meeting held on Thursday, July 21, as well as the Committee of the Whole and Joint Services Committee (JSC) meetings held earlier this month, are listed below.

Tender Awarded for Athens Long-Term Care Facility The Maple View Lodge Long-Term Care Home capital redevelopment tender has been awarded to McDonald Brothers Construction. 

The County Road 43 four-lane widening project to improve road safety, active transportation and spark regional economic growth is moving forward this year. 

Officials unveiled plans today for the Kemptville Court House Apartments, a 10-unit project to expand affordable housing options in the Municipality of North Grenville.

An eight-unit residence for people in need of housing, mental health and addictions support was announced today along with new provincial funding. 

Maple View Lodge’s major redevelopment plan revealed today includes details of the new building’s location, outdoor focal points, serene gardens and community gathering spaces. “This is a great project for the residents of the United Counties and for our businesses, especially those in the construction and medical supply sectors,” Warden Haley said.

The Community Paramedicine Program has a new home at the North Leeds Paramedic Station. In 2021, the LGPS Community Paramedic Program enrolled 777 clients.

The highlights of the regular United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Council Meeting held on Thursday, March 24, as well as the Committee of the Whole and Joint Services Committee (JSC) meetings held earlier this month, are listed below. Counties Council Approves 2022 Budget Ontario Renovates and Secondary Suites to increase Affordable Housing In-person Council Meetings will commence in April Upcoming meetings Media inquiries: Deanna Clark, Economic Development Officer/media releases United Counties of Leeds and Grenville 32 Wall Street, Suite 300, Brockville, ON, K6V 4R9 613-342-3840, ext.

A 15-bed shelter and programming for youth at risk of being homeless will receive additional support from a new provincial funding program. The Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and MPP for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, announced today another $177,000 to total $1.

Modernizing through Human Resources Transformation Provincial investment supporting modernization efforts The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is committed to providing employees and job seekers with the online service experience they expect in a digital age. In support of this objective, the Counties is transforming its Human Resources Department to capture efficiencies through streamlined processes and the use of technology.

The highlights of the regular United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Council Meeting held on Thursday, February 24, as well as the Committee of the Whole and Joint Services Committee (JSC) meetings held earlier this month, are listed below.

As part of the four-lane widening of County Road 43, the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is undertaking tree removal from 200m west of County Road 44 to 220m east of Colonnade Drive in Kemptville. There are no anticipated road closures associated with this work.

The highlights of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Council Meeting held on Thursday, November 25, 2021 are listed below. Maple View Lodge expansion design, timeline revealedCounty Road 43 Project UpdateHomelessness Report Point-in-Time and Survey DataSpeed reduction signs for Village of LynCommittee decides to continue limiting meeting attendanceUpcoming meetings

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

The highlights of June 24, 2021 media release regarding the regular United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Council Meeting held on Thursday, June 24, as well as the Committee of the Whole meetings earlier this month are listed below. Counties Council approves carbon development plan for Limerick Forest.

Local momentum continues to build for the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) Gig Project. One hundred-three (104) heads of Council from across Eastern Ontario have signed on to a letter urging the federal and provincial governments to support the project, which aims to connect homes and businesses across the region with ultra-fast internet speeds.

The highlights of the regular United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Council Meeting held on Thursday, April 22, as well as the Committee of the Whole meeting earlier this month are: Alison Tutak appointed interim CAO. Updated report for Maple View Lodge expansion.

New Counties CAO is appointed for Leeds and Grenville.

Counties Council Approves Tax Decrease in 2021 Budget

The highlights of the regular United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Council Meeting held on Thursday, February 25, as well as the Committee of the Whole and Joint Services Committee (JSC) meetings earlier this month are: Major expansion for Community Paramedic Program; Paramedic station, programming in Athens area; and Planning Department reports increased activity.

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and the Town of Prescott are leading their community partners in the development of a Community Safety and Well-Being Plan

The highlights of the regular United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Meeting held on Thursday, December 17, 2020, as well as the Committee of the Whole and Joint Services Committee meetings earlier this month are: County Road 43 Project will include a four-lane bridge; Maple View Lodge redevelopment project update; CAO Executive Search Firm awarded; Pre-Budget Approval of Capital Projects; and Corporate Services Review

Roger Haley sworn in as Leeds Grenville Warden.

The highlights of the regular United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Council Meeting held on Thursday, November 19th, as well as the Committee of the Whole and Joint Services Committee (JSC) meetings earlier this month, are listed below. Safe Restart Emergency Fund; Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital information system;and Appointment of External auditors

The highlights of the regular United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Council Meeting held on Thursday, October 22, as well as the Committee of the Whole and Joint Services Committee meetings earlier this month are: Message from the Warden on Local Government; Support for Food Hub Servicing Eastern Ontario; Housing Affordability Task Force Sets Terms of Reference; Paramedic Station Option Reviewed by Council; Maple View Lodge Administrator Earns Provincial Award; and Process Adjustments for Election of New Warden

The highlights of the regular United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Council Meeting held on Thursday, September 24th and Committee of the Whole Meeting September 8th are: Counties Council to begin search for new CAO; Updated electronic meeting by-law passed by Council; Motorized riders in Limerick Forest must be club affiliated; and Sand domes being replaced.

Highlights of the Counties Council meeting held on July 24, 2020.

Media release following the May 25, 2020 meeting of the Municipal Emergency Control Group.

The highlights of the Special Council Meeting held on May 14, 2020 are listed below: Leeds Grenville Warden thanks frontline and essential workers; Report from the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit; Maple View Lodge long-term care facility's pandemic plan activated; No Waiting List at Emergency Child Care Centres; Economic Development Department assists businesses preparing to re-open; and Emergency Declaration.

Be advised effective Friday May 8th, 2020 at 8:00am, the Total Open-Air Burn Ban has been LIFTED by ALL municipalities within the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, including the separated municipalities of Brockville, Gananoque and Prescott. The Ontario Fire Code states thatALL Open-Air Burning must be approved by the Chief Fire Official of your municipality, therefore residents are reminded to follow their municipalities Open Burning Regulations.

Media Release following the Municipal Emergency Control Group meeting of April 27, 2020.

Media Release of the Municipal Emergency Control Group Meeting held on Monday, April 20, 2020.

The highlights of the Special Council meeting held on Thursday, April 16th are: Counties COVID-19 Pandemic Service and Programming Updates for Maple View Lodge, Emergency Child Care Centres, Social Services Emergency Relief Fund, Counties Paramedic Service, Economid Development, and Emergency Declaration; Counties reporting a Surplus from the 2019 Budget; and Public Works Projects to Begin as Scheduled.

Please find attached a Media Release dated April 15, 2020 regarding our facility, Maple View Lodge.

Maple View Lodge, the Counties long-term care home, was placed in a Respiratory Outbreak by the Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Health Unit on April 3. A total of four residents exhibited one or more upper respiratory symptoms.

April 7, 202 Media Release of the Municipal Emergency Management Control Group (MECG) meeting on Monday.

Please find attached a media release regarding a Municipal Emergency Control Group (MECG) meeting held earlier today.

Please find attached a Media Release from our Emergency Control Group.

The highlights of the regular United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Council Meeting held on Thursday, March 19th and Committee of the Whole Meeting March 3rd are listed below. Electronic meeting by-law passed by Council during COVID-19 outbreak; Modernization Projects include real-time data system for paramedics; Edwardsburgh Cardinal Ontario Job Site Challenge endorsed; Subdivision applications moving forward across the Counties; and Code of Conduct for Members of Council

Counties Council approves tax decrease in 2020 budget.  Please see our attached media release.

For highlights of our regular Council meeting held on January 23rd and our Committee of the Whole meeting which was held on January 7th, please see our attached Media Release.

For highlights of our regular Council meeting held on December 19th and our Committee of the Whole meeting which was held on December 3rd, please see our Media Release attached.

The highlights of the regular United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Council meeting held November 21, 2019 and Committee of the Whole meeting held November 5th are: Company hired for Maple View Lodge expansion, and Council planning ministerial seassions for the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA).

Touch a Truck 2019