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Upcoming Author Events at Mississippi Mills Public Library

Posted on Wednesday, April 03, 2024 12:00 PM

An afternoon with Terry Fallis on Sunday, April 21, 1 p.m. at Almonte branch

Join us at the Almonte Branch of the Mississippi Mills Public Library for an afternoon of laughter and wisdom with Canadian authors Terry Fallis and Rod Carley!

Since winning the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour in 2008 for his first novel, Terry Fallis has been celebrated as one of Canada’s finest and funniest humour writers. He is the author of nine national best sellers.

Join award-winning author Rod Carley for a lively...

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Two Exhibitions Opening at Sivarulrasa Gallery on April 5

Posted on Wednesday, April 03, 2024 10:00 AM

Press Release – Sivarulrasa Gallery

MICHAEL PITTMAN: THE HINTERLANDS, April 5 to May 10, 2024.

MARY PFAFF: RIVER OF DREAMS, April 5 to May 10, 2024.

Combined Vernissage/Artists Reception: Saturday April 6, 2-4 p.m.

Sivarulrasa Gallery will present two new exhibitions beginning April 5. MICHAEL PITTMAN: THE HINTERLANDS will run in Galleries I and II. Born in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Michael Pittman’s work examines elements of Newfoundland and Labrador’s history, vernacular cultures, and folklore...

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Drinking Water Wise Webinar – Rural Drinking Water & Human Health – Thursday, April 18

Posted on Wednesday, April 03, 2024 09:01 AM

From Drinking Water Source Protection

The next Drinking Water Wise Webinar - Rural Drinking Water & Human Health, features a one-hour presentation by Dr. Anna Majury, Clinical Microbiologist at Public Health Ontario.

In this informative session, Dr. Majury will discuss the critical connection between water quality and human health, focusing on rural drinking water systems.

Date: Thursday, April 18

Time: 6 p.m.

Location: Microsoft Teams

Registration is free. Reserve your spot today to ensure you don't...

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Pakenham Maple Run Tour – April 6 and 7, 2024

Posted on Tuesday, April 02, 2024 04:00 PM

Press Release - Pakenham Maple Run Tour

Like a breath of fresh air, the Pakenham Maple Run Tour on April 6 and 7 will refresh and energize after a long winter.

A tour like no other, The Maple Run Tour is a unique blend of art, fine craft, interesting and heritage buildings and spectacular spring scenery.

Art and fine craft are the roots of the tour, but the Maple Run venues are a tour all by themselves for their history, their architecture or their function. To top all that off, it takes place in...

Notice of a Public Meeting - April 9, 2024 - Building Permit Fees

Posted on Tuesday, April 02, 2024 01:00 PM

TAKE NOTICE that a Public Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. to consider proposed updates to the Building By-law Fees under Section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23

PURPOSE AND EFFECT Council of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills will be considering an amendment to the Municipality’s Building By-Law to amend the 2024 building permit fees. The amendments are to clarify wording of some categories, add fees for modular homes, retirement homes and hotels as well...

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Lanark County Council Highlights – March 27, 2024

Posted on Tuesday, April 02, 2024 12:35 PM

Press Release – Lanark County

Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held March 27, 2024.

Agreement with Rideau Community Health Services Ending: Lanark County Council has agreed to end a purchase of service agreement with Rideau Community Health Services (RCHS) for substance use counselling services due to a funding reduction.

The recommendation follows a report to the community services committee of the whole earlier this month by Ontario Works Manager Buffy Armour, who...

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‘Net-Work’ by Adrian Baker: New Exhibit at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

Posted on Tuesday, April 02, 2024 12:34 PM

Press Release – Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

Join the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum (MVTM) on Saturday, April 27 from 1-4 p.m. for the exhibit opening of “Net-Work” by Adrian Baker. The exhibit will be on display from April 27 to July 6.

“Net-Work” is a socially-engaged fibre art installation that has drawn both national and international interest and participation. This ongoing collaborative fiber art installation was one of the ten finalists for the 2021 Berlin Social Arts Award....