Consultation Paused on Updated Wetland Mapping

This message from South Nation Conservation is an update to our previous communication shared on June 13, regarding updated wetland mapping and conservation authority regulations.

A message from South Nation Conservation

Please be advised that the SNC, RVCA and RRCA are pausing consultation on updated wetland mapping. We appreciate the feedback and comments we have received to-date and support the direction we received from the Ministry of Natural Resources giving us time to work on a local...

Updated Wetland Mapping and Conservation Authority Regulations

Please view an update to this message, shared on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.

On April 1, 2024, the Government of Ontario replaced individual Conservation Authority Regulations with O. Reg. 41/24: Prohibited Activities, Exemptions and Permits. This update requires Conservation Authorities to regulate development activities within 30 metres of all wetlands, as defined in the regulation.

SNC previously regulated development within Provincially Significant Wetlands and within certain Locally Significant...

New Tourism Route Encourages Ottawa Daytrippers to “Follow 44”

The “Follow 44” campaign is designed to encourage travellers to explore more than one hundred tourist-friendly destinations along Leeds Grenville County Road 44, a picturesque country drive that stretches from Ottawa, through Kemptville, and into Spencerville.

Creating a tourist route was the brainchild of Meagan Warren, who co-owns and operates Wildling Acres flower farm with her young son, Jax. She hopes to attract more people to her Pick Your Own Bouquet events and to visit her booth every...

Contract Awarded to Build Skyview 2 Battery Energy Storage System in Edwardsburgh Cardinal

The Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal is pleased to announce that PR Development LP has been awarded a contract by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to build and operate a cutting-edge battery energy storage system named Skyview 2 right here in our community. PR Development LP is an affiliate of Potentia Renewables Inc., and the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation.

As Ontario's electricity demand is projected to surge significantly over the next 25 years, the need for...

Port of Johnstown General Manager Announces Gradual Retirement

After 16 years in the role, Robert Dalley announced his plans to step down as General Manager (GM) of the Port of Johnstown (POJ). His departure will be gradual over an 18-month period. Recruitment for a new GM will start right away. However, Robert will stay on in the role through the end of 2024. In 2025, he will take on a part-time mentorship and project management role to support the transition to a new GM and oversee key strategic initiatives.

“The future of the Port of Johnstown is bright...