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Perth & District Library Raise Funds for Indigenous Books

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Perth & District Library and Neighbours for Truth and Reconciliation Raise Funds for Indigenous Books

September 22, 2021 - In honour of the recently declared National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, the Perth and District Union Public Library and Lanark County Neighbours for Truth and Reconciliation are collaborating on a fundraising campaign to purchase books by and about Indigenous Peoples. 
  

Launching today, the campaign’s goal is $1,500....

90% of Leeds, Grenville & Lanark Residents Ages 12+ Have Received 2 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine

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Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

September 28, 2021

90% of Leeds, Grenville & Lanark Residents Ages 12+ Have Received 2 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is celebrating a significant milestone today with 90% of residents ages 12+ having received 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccine.  The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is the first health unit in Ontario to reach 90% of their population with two doses...

Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit - MEDIA RELEASE - September 27, 2021

Leeds, Grenville & Lanark Local Call Centre Reopening Sept 27

Due to an increase in call volumes, the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark Local Call Centre will reopen on Monday, September 27 at 8:30 am. The 1-844-369-1234 line will be open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and will provide support for residents who wish to book an appointment for COVID-19 vaccine, and residents who require support to access their COVID-19 vaccine receipt.  Reopening the Local Call Centre will provide...

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

On this first National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, events are taking place in the following local
communities: 
Almonte
From 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Mississippi Mills All My Relations will be facilitating a vigil at the Old Town Hall.  This will be an
opportunity to reflect on our relationship with Indigenous Peoples and how we can participate in renewing our friendship.  People are welcome to step into the circle for a little while, to participate in a reading, to light a candle...

Municipal Office and Waste Site Hours - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Day

Municipal Office – Hours

The Tay Valley Township Municipal Office will be CLOSED on Thursday, September 30, 2021 for the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation Holiday. Office services by email and telephone will resume on Friday, October 1, 2021. In-person services (lobby only) will also resume on Friday, available between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. with a maximum of 2 people in the lobby at any time.