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Notice of Load Restrictions
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As of March 1, 2010, several roads in the Township of Rideau Lakes have Half Load Restrictions in effect. For details see the Half Load Restrictions Page. |
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Photo Contest
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The Township is holding a photo contest in order to choose photos for the 2011 Township Calendar. The contest is open to all amateur photographers who own property within the township. For full details see the 2010 Photo Contest Page. |
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Public Notice
Municipal Budget
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The Mayor and Council is hereby giving Notice as per the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25 as amended, that Council is proposing to adopt the 2010 Municipal Budget at their Regular Meeting of Council to be held on Monday, March 15th, 2010 - Postponed - date TBA |
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Pitch-In Week |
COUNCIL has declared April 19th - 25th PITCH-IN WEEK in Rideau Lakes Township. For information on how you can participate see the Pitch-In Page.
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Employment Opportunity |
Employment opportunities for five (3) summer students with the Public Works Department has been posted to the employment page.
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Newboro & Portland Harbour Plans |
The Newboro and Portland Harbour Redevelopment Plans are available for viewing on the: Newboro and Portland Harbour Plans Page
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Waste Pickup - All Roads |
We've posted a list of all the roads in the Township, showing the waste collection day for each road. See the Waste Collection Days: Full Road List page
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2010 Calendar |
We've updated the Calendar to show the information for 2010. See the 2010 Calendar Page
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Earth Hour 2010 |
Residents of the Township of Rideau Lakes are encouraged to take part in Earth Hour 2010, Saturday, March 27th from 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm. For details see the Earth Hour Page
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Free Tire Disposal |
The Township is pleased to announce that it has registered with the Ontario Tire Stewardship and now accepts used tires at the Portland Landfill Site at no charge. For more information on the program see the PDF brochure: Ontario Tire Stewardship Brochure
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RVCA Trees |
The RVCA planted over 150,000 trees in 2009 and is seeking new sites from rural landowners for 2010. For details see: RVCA News Release.
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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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Meeting Agendas |
Agendas and minutes for some meetings will be posted to the meetings (formerly minutes) page. For more information see the Meetings 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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Play Works Youth Friendly Recognition |
The Township of Rideau Lakes has been recognized as a Bronze Youth Friendly Community Builder by Play Works, the Ontario Partnership for Active Youth. For details see the Letter of Recognition (67K PDF file)
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Official Plan Review 2009 |
The Township is starting its mandatory review of the Official Plan. For details see the Official Plan Review Page
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Landfill Changes |
With the closure of the Westport/Rideau Lakes and the Delta landfill sites, the Township now only has one operating landfill site, located in Portland. There are also new tipping fees for 2009. Household garbage taken to the landfill site will now be charged the regular tipping fee (please note that curbsite pickup of household garbage is available Township wide with the use of 1 bag tag per bag). For details see the Landfills Page
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2010 Dog Tags |
The 2010 Dog Licence application form has been posted to the Permits Page
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10th Anniversary Legacy Quilt |
 On December 1, 2008 a beautiful quilt, made up of blocks hand crafted by residents of the township, was unveiled. The quilt celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the Township of Rideau Lakes. It will be hanging in the Council Chamber in 2009. You can see detailed photo on the 10th Anniversary Quilt Page.
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Seasonal Photos |
 Some seasonal photos of the Township have been added to the Tourism Page
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Bag Tags |
everyone must purchase bag tags for curbside pickup of household garbage (1 tag per bag). Tags may be purchased for $2.00 each (no tax)
in sheets of 10. Bag tags have no expiry date (tags purchased in 2008 can be
used in 2009). For a listing of locations where to purchase bag tags
see the Bag Tags page
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Septic Reinspection Program |
the 2008 to 2012 schedule for the Septic Reinspection Program has been posted. See the Septic Reinspection Program 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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Littering Bylaw |
Bylaw 2007-46, prohibiting the Throwing, Placing or Depositing of Refuse or Debris on Lands within the Township of Rideau Lakes, has been posted to the website. For details see the Bylaws Page
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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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Building Inspector's Code of Conduct |
The Code of Conduct for Township Building Officials has been posted to the Development Services Department section. For details see the Building Inspector's Code of Conduct
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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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EnerGuide for Houses Program and Grants |
The federal government has a program to help homeowners reduce greenhouse emissions by making their homes more energy efficient. They are offering a grant initiative to help support homeowners undertaking energy efficiency renovations. For details see the EnerGuide for Houses 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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Books and Videos for Sale |
The following are books and videos that are for
sale through the Township of Rideau Lakes. Please contact the Municipal
Office if you are interested in purchasing one.
- South Elmsley in the Making $15.00
- Hub of the Rideau $39.95
- Our Best Kept Secret (video) $10.00
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