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Indigenous Plaque Dedication Ceremony - June 11, 2023

Indigenous Plaque Dedication Ceremony: Register to join us at the ABC Hall on June 11 at 11am

In the summer of 2021, the Lanark County Neighbours for Truth and Reconciliation, with the support of Tay Valley Township, installed an Indigenous plaque in Bolingbroke.  It tells the story of Chief Shawinipinessi, who tried to legally secure an area of land for the Algonquin people from the Dominion of Canada and protect it from persistent timber harvesting. The attempt was ultimately unsuccessful but...

RVCA - Watershed Conditions Statement - May 9, 2023

Flood Watch and Water Safety – Bobs and Christie Lakes Still High; Caution Advised Near All Large Water Bodies

A FLOOD WATCH is being maintained for properties around Bobs Lake and Christie Lake. Furthermore, a WATER SAFETY statement is being maintained for the entire Rideau Valley Watershed.

The water levels on Bobs and Christie Lakes remain high and are above average for this time of year due to the recent significant rain event. The current forecast indicates little rain for the next 5 days which...

Let's Talk: Town Hall Discussion: A Restorative Justice Approach to Intimate Partner Violence

Wednesday May 24th, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre 

71 Cornelia St. W., Smiths Falls

Come out and participate in a town hall, to talk about the opportunities for a restorative justice approach to respond to some IPV cases.

Get involved in the discussion and learn more about restorative justice and intimate partner violence. 

Brought to you by Lanark County Community Justice and Lanark County Interval House

Please register at the link below:

https://www.eventbrite...

Reduced Load Restrictions 2023 - UPDATE

Reduced Load Restrictions 2023 - UPDATE

Please be advised that Reduced Load Restrictions for Tay Valley Township were lifted on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023.

Committee of the Whole Meeting - May 9, 2023

The Agenda has been posted for the May 9, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting at 6:00 p.m.

There will be a presentation on Ontario 211.

Reports include:

• Severance Application - Lee
• Cannabis Policy
• Comments on Proposed 2023 Provincial Planning Statement
• Comments on Bill 97 Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act
• 2023 Tax Rates
• Waste Management Master Plan – Implementation Plan
• Municipal Livestock Investigators
• Heritage Property Selection Committee – Terms of Reference
• Emergency Preparedness Rack Card