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Red Shirt Day for AccessAbility is Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Posted on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 08:30 AM
Wednesday, May 29, 2024, marks Red Shirt Day for AccessAbility.
As Mississippi Mills continues to recognize National AccessAbility Week, the municipality would like to encourage individuals to get engaged with this week’s featured content. One way that individuals can get engaged is by wearing red on Red Shirt Day.
Individuals can show their support and join others across Canada in creating a visible display of solidarity for Canadians living with disabilities, and the importance of creating a...
Mercer and Marshall Street Reconstruction Set to Begin June 17
Posted on Monday, May 27, 2024 04:31 PM
The Municipality of Mississippi Mills will soon begin the reconstruction project for Mercer Street and Marshall Street, from Adelaide Street to Ottawa Street.
The project is anticipated to begin on June 17, 2024 and will conclude this fall. Core Civil Construction was awarded the $2,562,180 contract by Council during the May 21, 2024 meeting. These upgrades were approved in the 2024 Budget.
The design phase of this project was initiated back in 2016 when an engineering review was conducted to...
Tornado Watch Issued for Region – May 27, 2024
Posted on Monday, May 27, 2024 12:11 PM
From Environment Canada
Environment Canada has issued a tornado watch for Lanark County, Leeds-Grenville, Ottawa Valley and Ottawa this afternoon.
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible.
Hazards:
Strong wind gusts up to 90 km/h.
Risk of tornadoes.
Torrential downpours.
A line or area of thunderstorms is expected to push eastward through eastern Ontario this afternoon. The main threats...
Council Proclaims June as Pride Month
Posted on Monday, May 27, 2024 11:26 AM
Mississippi Mills Council has proclaimed the month of June as Pride Month in the Municipality of Mississippi Mills.
The proclamation was made during the May 21, 2024 Council meeting.
The full proclamation is as follows:
WHEREAS the Municipality of Mississippi Mills supports the rights of every citizen to experience equality and freedom from discrimination;
AND WHEREAS all people regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or...
National AccessAbility Week Tip #1
Posted on Monday, May 27, 2024 08:30 AM
It's National AccessAbility Week and throughout this week we will be sharing tips and information on how we can ensure accessibility and inclusion for all.
Did you know that physical disabilities include a range of functional limitations from minor difficulties in moving or coordinating one part of the body, to muscle weakness, tremors, and paralysis?
Here are some tips to assist people with physical disabilities:
People with physical disabilities often have their own way of doing things. Ask...
National AccessAbility Week is May 26 to June 1, 2024
Posted on Sunday, May 26, 2024 08:30 AM
May 26 to June 1 marks National AccessAbility Week!
Did you know that 1 out of every 5 Canadians have a disability? Each year, Canada celebrates National AccessAbility Week to recognize the valuable contributions and leadership of Canadians living with disabilities. This week is also an opportunity to highlight the work of allies, organizations and communities that are removing barriers and to raise awareness of the critical need for accessibility and inclusion for all in our communities.
This...
Lanark County Council Highlights – May 22, 2024
Posted on Friday, May 24, 2024 10:12 AM
Press Release – Lanark County
Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held May 22, 2024.
Warden Proclaims June as Pride Month: Lanark County Warden Steve Fournier (Drummond/North Elmsley Reeve) has declared June 2024 to be Pride Month in Lanark County.
“Lanark County supports the rights of every citizen to experience equality and freedom from discrimination,” the declaration states, adding “all people, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex,...
