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38 Main Street East Update - July 19, 2024

Since the last public update on June 17, 2024, the Municipality’s Chief Building Official has received additional submissions from the Owner’s engineer and has deemed them sufficient to satisfy the second milestone of the May 6, 2024 Unsafe Order.

The Owner submitted an application for a demolition permit for partial demolition of the belltower to remove areas declared unsafe by the engineering report. The CBO issued the demolition permit on July 18, 2024. It should be noted that as this work is...

Apply for Third Annual Eastern Ontario Business Journal Fastest Growing Companies Competition

From the Eastern Ontario Business Journal

Eastern Ontario Business Journal (EOBJ) is once again celebrating regional businesses that are on the fast track to growth with its third annual Fastest Growing Companies competition.

The competition is a unique opportunity for enterprises to be recognized for substantial, sustainable and profitable growth.

EOBJ is seeking companies headquartered in Eastern Ontario (in the counties of Renfrew; Frontenac; Leeds & Grenville; Lanark; Prescott & Russell;...

Vaia Dimas to Take Over as Executive Director of Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation

Press Release – Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation

The Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor (AGH FVM) Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Vaia Dimas to the position of Executive Director.

Dimas brings over 20 years of experience in hospital fundraising. She comes to the Foundation from the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Foundation where she has been Manager of Corporate Development since 2022. Prior to that, she was a Senior Development...

Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety – July 17, 2024

From the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority

A Water Safety Statement is to provide notice of high flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors that could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. Flooding is not expected.

Watershed Conditions: Flows and levels are significantly higher than normal for this time of year across the MVCA jurisdiction due to the continued rain events in June/July.

Risks:  Watershed dams are being operated to...

Call for Proposals Now Open for New Seniors Active Living Centre Programs

Press Release – Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility

The Ontario government is expanding access to services and activities for seniors through a call for proposals for new Seniors Active Living Centres (SALC) programs. These programs provide social, cultural, learning, and recreational opportunities for seniors to stay fit, healthy and connected in their communities.

“Seniors Active Living Centres improve the lives of Ontario’s seniors,’’ said Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility...