SNC Watershed Conditions: Water Safety Statement

Environment Canada is forecasting a significant weather system that is expected to pass through the region beginning Thursday afternoon until Friday morning.

The current forecast estimates total precipitation amounts of up to 35 mm in some areas, with much of the rain occurring Thursday afternoon before tapering off early Friday morning. A risk of freezing rain is also a possibility. Temperatures are forecasted to be above freezing Thursday and Friday contributing to snow and ice melt.

Water Damage in Council Chambers

EDWARDSBURGH CARDINAL - With extreme cold conditions over the weekend, our Township office in Spencerville experienced a pipe burst between the first and second floor, causing significant damage to Council Chambers and the area surrounding it. Once alerted to the issue, there was quick action across multiple departments to locate the source of the water, stop further flooding, and rescue any furniture, equipment and files that could be salvaged.

As we continue to assess the damage and work on...

Prepare for Winter Emergencies

This information is provided by the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit.

Since December 2022, our region has experienced a few significant winter weather events which may have caused interruptions in our daily lives such as power outages, disrupted holiday plans, driving to and from school or work.

Knowing that several weeks of winter remain, we strongly recommend that you prepare yourself and your family (including pets) for future weather-related storms. Winter weather events can...

Local Youth Film Festival Offers Over $2000 in Prizes

 This information is provided by the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit.

MyView Youth Film Festival is ready to launch for 2023! Kemptville’s own McGahey Insurance and Grenville Mutual Insurance have again teamed up to provide the $1000 Grand Prize and there is a new $750 prize sponsored by Exit Realty for the best “I love my community” film. This creative film-making contest is open to all youth ages 10-24 that live, work or play in Eastern Ontario (see 

Celebrating Early Childhood Education

Brockville: The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Children's Services Department is partnering with Ontario's 47 Early Years and Child Care Services System Managers to launch a province-wide marketing campaign to raise awareness. 

The campaign, which launches this week, is aimed at generating an increased understanding of, and support for, Ontario's licensed child care and Early Years sector. The goal of the campaign is to increase public awareness and provide key facts to ensure that...