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Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit - Media Release - September 14, 2022

Be Tick Smart during Hunting Season

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit would like to remind everyone that ticks are still active well into the fall.  Hunters are at a higher risk of exposure to ticks that can cause Lyme disease while out in the forest and in contact with leaf litter where ticks are located.

Enjoy the benefits of being outdoors; but remember to be tick smart. While not all Black legged ticks in our area carry bacteria that cause Lyme disease, a significant number...

Municipal Office and Waste Site Hours - Monday, September 19, 2022

National Day of Mourning in Honour of Queen Elizabeth II
Monday, September 19th, 2022

MUNICIPAL OFFICE

In honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Municipal Office will be CLOSED on Monday, September 19th, 2022 in observation of a national day of mourning, and will re-open Tuesday, September 20th at 8:30 a.m.

WASTE SITES

All Municipal Waste Sites will be OPEN on Monday, September 19th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Ontarians Aged 18+ Eligible for Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Dose

Ontarians Aged 18+ Eligible for Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Dose

Bivalent Boosters Available to Vulnerable Populations Immediately, All Ontarians Aged 18+ Eligible Starting September 26.

September 12, 2022

TORONTO — Based on guidance from Health Canada and the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI), the Ontario government is offering the bivalent COVID-19 booster dose to all Ontarians aged 18 and over, beginning with the most vulnerable populations.

“The bivalent COVID-19 booster is a safe...