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Employment Opportunity |
The Department of Community and Leisure Services is looking to fill the position of Assistant Day Camp Coordinator. The deadline for application is May 24, 2013. See the Employment Page for details.
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Proclamation |
Council has proclaimed June as Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Awareness Month
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CP Rail Vegetation Control |
CP Rail will be carrying out its 2013 Annual Vegetation Control Program within the Township. For full information about the schedule and locations please visit the CP Rail website (click here).
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The Delta Pilot |
The May/June 2013 edition of the Delta Pilot (newsletter about not-for-profit and charitable events taking place in Delta) is now available. You can read the Delta Pilot, Vol.3, No.3 (740K PDF file)
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Proclamations |
At the Regular Meeting of Council held Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Council:
- Proclaimed April 2nd, 2013 as World Autism Awareness Day
- Declares May 29, 2013 as “Day of the Honey Bee”
- Declares the week of April 21-27, 2013 as “PITCH-IN WEEK”
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Daffodil Month |
Mayor Ronald E. Holman has proclaimed the month of April to be "Daffodil Month" and strongly encourage all residents of the Township of Rideau Lakes to continue to recognize and support the Canadian Cancer Society and the fight against cancer. See the full proclamation (PDF)
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2013 Beautification Contest |
The township will be holding another beautification contest this year. The colours are purple and white. You can find out all about it by visiting the 2013 Beautification Page.
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Backyard Composters |
The township's supply of backyard composters (available for only $35) is currently sold out. We expect to have new stock arriving soon.
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Development Services Department Newsletter |
The new Development Services Department newsletter can be found on the Development Services Department Newsletter Page
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Shillington Park Tennis Courts |
The tennis courts in Shillington Park (North Crosby) have been operated for many years by Rideau Lakes Township. In 2013 the courts will be operated by a Committee of Council and beginning in 2014 by a newly established not-for-profit corporation. For details see: www.nctennis.ca
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Parks and Recreation Survey |
The Parks & Recreation Survey is over. Over 220 surveys were completed over a 10 week survey period. Thank you for your input and support.
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2012 Building Code |
2012 Building Code & Significant Septic Changes on the Horizon. For full details please see the notice on the Development Services Department Page.
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Open Air Burning |
Any open air burning, except for a campfire as defined by By-Law 2007-84, requires a burning permit. A permit costs $10.00 and is good for one calendar year. 2013 permits will be available after January 2, 2013. See the Fire Page for details.
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Save On Energy Home Assist Program |
The saveONenergy HOME ASSISTANCE program helps qualified Ontario homeowners, tenants and social and/or assisted housing providers improve the energy efficiency of their homes free of charge. For more information please have a look at the Home Assistance Brochure (PDF) and visit the Home Assistance website at:
www.hydroone.com/MyHome/SaveEnergy/HomeAssistance/Pages/Default.aspx
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Emergency Plan |
Please visit our Emergency Response Section to see how you can be prepared for 72 Hours if an Emergency happens. It includes an Emergency Checklist of things to have available in your house.
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50 Million Tree Program |
Trees Ontario is offering a Program called “50 Million Tree Program” which is a Government of Ontario Program that offers subsidies for large-scale tree planting on privately-owned land. More information regarding this Program can be found at www.treesontario.ca/programs/index.php/fifty_million
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Hwy 15 TESR Addendum Notice |
Notice regarding the Transportation Environmental Study Report Addendum for Highway 15 improvements between Seeley's Bay and Crosby. See the TESR Addendum Notice (PDF).
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Poisonous Weeds
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The Giant Hogweed and Wild Parsnip are both poisonous plants and should be avoided. For info about these see: poisonous-weeds.pdf (300K PDF) |
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Crosby Community Centre Report |
The engineering analysis and conclusions regarding structural problems with the Crosby Community Centre. For details see: Crosby Community Centre Report (600K PDF)
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Ontario Renovates Program |
Ontario Renovates is a program offered by the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Human Services Division. This program provides financial assistance to low income homeowners by way of a forgivable loan in order to repair their home while improving the energy-efficiency of the unit and/or increase accessibility of their unit through modifications and adaptions. For details see: Ontario Renovates Program
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Highway 15 Study
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The Highway 15 – Seeley’s Bay to Crosby Transportation Environmental Study Report is available here at the Township Office for review by Members of the Public.
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Residents' Email List: if you wish to be added to our residents' email list for updates throughout the year, please email michelle@twprideaulakes.on.ca
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Changes to the Ontario Buidling Code
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There are a number of important changes to the 2006 Ontario Building Code taking effect on January 1, 2012.
See the Changes to the 2006 Ontario Building Code Page for details.
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Culvert Screens
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The Roads Department asks that if you see a culvert screen plugged, do not remove the screen. Please contact the Office to report it. It's easier for Staff to clear the screen than it is to clear the culvert. If you remove the screen, the beavers get right in the culvert and plug the end of it. When the screen is removed it makes the beaver's job easier and our job harder. Culverts are being checked regularly. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Thanks to our Volunteers
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Council would like to Thank the numerous people who commit their time and
effort in Volunteering for the many Committees and Projects within Rideau
Lakes Township. You, as a Volunteer show everyday through your actions,
that you truly care about the area in which you live. Volunteering can be
very time consuming or may be just a few minutes here and there, but every
time someone takes the time to lend a hand, it is reducing the work load for
everyone involved. Council would like to say Thank You for your time,
energy, knowledge, generous support and for enriching the Community in which
you live and the Township of Rideau Lakes as a whole.
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The Daffodil Project
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The township is looking to become The Daffodil Capital of Ontario by 2015. click here to see how you can help.
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Official Plan Review 2011
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Official Plan Update Draft Released. Council has released a Draft Official Plan as a result of the mandatory 5 Year Review of the Township's Official Plan. Read the draft document, review background reports, and learn more about the public consultation strategy. See the Official Plan Update Page.
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Child Tax Credit Program
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Parents may claim tax credits for their children through both the Federal and Provincial Governments' Child Tax Credit Programs for their children’s active participation in the Rideau Lakes Day Camp, Swim Lessons and/or Rideau Rippers Sport Camp programs. To request a receipt, please contact Sue Dunfield at 1-800-928-2250 or 613-928-2251 or email susan@twprideaulakes.on.ca
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Winter Plow Routes
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A listing of the winter plow routes has been posted to the Roads Page |
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Highway 15 Petition
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The Township has created a petition to request the Ontario Government to use the 2007 design plans for the Crosby intersection on Highway 15 which offers considerably improved the level of visibility and safety to our residents crossing over Highway 15 than does the current Ministry of Transport proposal. Print the petition, sign it and bring it to the township office or send it directly to Steve Clark, our local MPP. See the Highway 15 Petition.
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Eyeglasses Recycling
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The Township of Rideau Lakes is partnering with the Elgin Lions Club and Westport Lions Club to recycle your old eyeglasses to provide recycled eyewear free of charge to people in developing countries. For more info see the Eyeglasses Recycling Page. |
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Highway 15 Recommendation |
Council has passed a recommendation that the Ministry of Transport revert to their original 2007 plan for the section of Highway 15 where it intersects with County Road 42. The original 2007 plan would have considerably improved the level
of visibility and safety to our residents crossing over Highway 15, the current plan does not. Council also requested that local residents who have an interest in this intersection, directly send a letter to the Honourable Jim Bradley, Ontario Minister of Transportation. For details see: Highway 15 Recommendation Page
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Weekly Road Grading Report |
The Township of Rideau Lakes has initiated a new program of posting a report showing the grading status of Township gravel roads. The report will be posted every week to the Road Information Page.
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Bag Tags |
Everyone must purchase bag tags for curbside pickup of household garbage (1 tag per bag). All tags must be visible to ensure pickup. If the driver cannot easily see the tag, the bag may be left behind. Tags may be purchased for $2.00 each (no tax) in sheets of 5. Bag tags have no expiry date if they have been purchased (bag tags reading “curbside collection only” $2.00, do not expire).
For a listing of bag tag locations see the Bag Tags page.
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Well Water Testing |
Well water testing is not a municipal function - however you may drop off your well water
samples at any one of several public health facilities. For more information see the Information Bulletin
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Adopt-A-Road |
The Township has established an Adopt-A-Road program as a public service program for volunteers to pick up litter along Township road right-of-ways. For more information see the Adopt-A-Road Page
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Does Your House have Working Fire Alarms? |
In Ontario approximately 70 percent of fire deaths occur in homes that are
not protected by working smoke alarms. If you do not have smoke alarms in your home, install them today. If you do have smoke alarms, test them regularly to ensure they work. For more information see the Fire Alarm News Page.
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Open Air Burning |
Please be advised that the Township has a new Open Air Burning By-Law, which does not allow burning during the day between 8 am to 6 pm (with the exception of campfires, defined as a fire 2'x2'x2'), during Fire Season (April 1 to October 31).
From November 1 to March 31, you may burn in the daytime, with a permit as long as you follow the rest of the regulations.
To check fire conditions you may call the Fire Condition Hotline at 613-928-2251, Ext. 600 or 1-800-928-2250, Ext. 600; this line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Information about this as well as Burning Regulations and Burning Permits can be found on the Fire Page.
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West Nile Virus |
For the latest information about the West Nile Virus in our area, please view the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark Health District Health Unit's West Nile Virus Page (note, this link will take you off the Township of Rideau Lakes website)
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Health Related News |
For the latest information on health issues, please view the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark Health Unit Website (note, this link will take you off the Township of Rideau Lakes website)
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