Community Member Recruitment for South Grenville OPP Detachment Board

In 2019, the province announced that significant changes would be made to policing services with the passage of Bill 68, the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA). The Act came into force and effect on April 1st, 2024, and replaces the Police Services Act (PSA). The new Community Safety and Policing Act is seen as an opportunity to modernize policing and enhance community safety in Ontario.

Under the new Act is the creation of OPP Detachment Boards, which are required to be established for...

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...

Roadside Spraying 2024

Pesticide Use

Vegetation control along the County roadsides is an important part of road maintenance. It ensures clear sight lines for signs, intersections and roadside wildlife, promotes drainage and drying and prevents the establishment of trees and brush in the right of way. Controlling noxious and invasive weeds is another objective of the County vegetation management program.

Roadside herbicide spraying will be completed in May and June along rural County Roads in the West half of the...

Mental Health Week 2024

A Call to be Kind - Mental Health Week 2024

We all have the capacity to be compassionate, and we know that doing so can make an enormous difference. This year’s Mental Health Week is centered on the healing power of compassion. In a world plagued by suffering, we emphasize that kindness is equally intrinsic to our humanity. Join us from May 6 to 12, 2024 in raising awareness about the importance of mental health and explore how compassion connects us all. #CompassionConnects

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...