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Welcome to the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville News & Events page which will contain currents news, events and media releases from the County. Media releases will be available for download as either Adobe PDF files or Microsoft Word documents by clicking the appropriate link.
January 20, 2012 - MEDIA RELEASE - For highlights of the regular Council Meeting held on January 19, 2012... .pdf file
January 19, 2012 - BIDS PORTAL ANNOUNCEMENT... .pdf file
January 17, 2012 - MEDIA RELEASE - Eastern Wardens elect New Chair, Vice Chair and set priorities for 2012... .pdf file
January 16, 2012 - MEDIA RELEASE - Stepping Forward... Leeds Grenville is Creating a Plan for a Sustainable Future... .pdf file
January 5, 2012 - MEDIA RELEASE - New CAO selected for Leeds and Grenville
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December 28, 2011 - MEDIA RELEASE - Broad-based community input is being encouraged in the New Year to create a United Counties of Leeds & Grenville sustainability plan... .pdf file
December 22, 2011 - MEDIA RELEASE - For highlights of the regular Council Meeting held on December 21, 2011... .pdf file
December 16, 2011 - MEDIA RELEASE - Eastern Ontario Regional Broadband Network Project Moves Forward Ahead of Schedule...
.pdf file
November 24, 2011 - MEDIA RELEASE - For highlights of the regular Council Meeting held on November 24, 2011... .pdf file
October 21, 2011 - MEDIA RELEASE - For highlights of the regulard Council Meeting held on October 20, 2011... .pdf file
September 23, 2011 - MEDIA RELEASE - For highlights of the regular Council Meeting held on September 22, 2011... .pdf file
September 1, 2011 - MEDIA RELEASE - COUNTIES STATE OF EMERGENCY OFFICIALLY LIFTED .pdf file
August 31, 2011 - MEDIA RELEASE - CTV Announces Hometown Tour. They will be in Leeds & Grenville. .pdf file with details .pdf file of poster for Merrickville
August 4, 2011 - MEDIA RELEASE - Leeds Grenville to welcome 2000 cyclists. The Grand Tour Desjardins presented by Velo, Quebec will be in parts of Leeds Grenville on August 6th, August 7th, and August 12th .pdf file
July 25, 2011 - MEDIA RELEASE - Leeds Grenville remains a possible host site for displaced victims of the North Western forest fires until at least August 15, 2011. .pdf file
July 22, 2011 - MEDIA RELEASE - Emergency Operations Control Group personnel remain on stanby and are prepared if a 200-bed temporary shelter located here is required for Northern Ontario forest fire evacuees. .pdf file
July 22, 2011 - MEDIA RELEASE - Leeds & Grenville is on standby awaiting word of whether or not it will be hosting evacuees from forest-fire ravaged Northern Ontario communities. .pdf file
July 22, 2011 - MEDIA RELEASE - For highlights of the regular Council Meeting held on July 21, 2011... .pdf file
June 24, 2011 - MEDIA RELEASE - For highlights of the regular Council Meeting held on June 23, 2011... .pdf file
June 22, 2011 - MEDIA RELEASE - Steven Silver, CAO for United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, is the recipient of the 2011 Prestige Award from the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks, and Treasureres. .pdf file
May 30, 2011 - MEDIA RELEASE - Ride for Dad... .pdf file
May 24, 2011 - 2011 BUDGET INFO. .pdf file
May 18, 2011 MEDIA RELEASE - Policy for costs of eligible funerals to be created.
... .pdf file
April 21, 2011 MEDIA RELEASE - For highlights of the regular Council Meeting held on April 21, 2011... .pdf file
April 21, 2011 MEDIA RELEASE - Council supports keeping local surgical services.
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March 25, 2011 MEDIA RELEASE
- For highlights of the regular Council Meeting held on March 24, 2011... .pdf file
- UCLG Council approves minimal budget increase... .pdf file
March 1, 2011 -
March Council Meeting - The Regular Session of Counties Council for the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville will be held on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers, 25 Central Avenue West, Brockville, Ontario, for the transaction of all business presented.
Adoption of 2011 Budget - The United Counties of Leeds & Grenville hereby gives notice of its intention to adopt the 2011 budget for the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville at the March 24, 2011 Council meeting.
Public Meeting - A public meeting will take place Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers to hear comments regarding a by-law to establish one-third of Council remuneration as expenses incidental to the discharge of Council duties. For more information, please contact the Clerk.
February 25, 2011 MEDIA RELEASE - For highlights of the regular Council Meeting held on February 24, 2011... .pdf file
February 11, 2011 MEDIA RELEASE -
First-ever winner of Bill Thake Economic Development Leadership Award
Photo courtesy of Deanna Clark
L-R: Front Row: Nominees Ian Johnston, Sandra Lawn, winner Glenn Allen,
Nancy Buker, Dermid O'Farrell, MPP Steve Clark
Back Row: MP Gord Brown, Westport Mayor Bill Thake, Nominee Amy Neuman,
UCLG Warden Mel Campbell
Photo courtesy of Deanna Clark
L-R: Ian Johnston, Sandra Lawn, Glenn Allen, Nancy Buker, Amy Neuman, &
Dermid O'Farrell
January 24, 2011 MEDIA RELEASE - NOTE: all 3 attachments are .pdf files
Access to High-Speed Internet takes Major Leap Forward in Eastern Ontario
EOWC/Xplornet Satellite Offering Frequently Asked Questions
Barrett Map - EOWC Access RFP Zones
January 20, 2011 MEDIA RELEASE - For highlights of the regular Council meeting held on January 20, 2011... .pdf file
January 5, 2011 MEDIA RELEASE - The United Counties of Leeds & Grenville will be presenting it's first ever Economic Development Leadership Award in February.
.pdf file
December 8, 2010 MEDIA RELEASE - Mel Campbell, Reeve of Augusta Township is new Warden for 2011 - 2012. .pdf file
November 22, 2010 - For highlights of the regular Council meeting held on November 18, 2010... .pdf file
November 22, 2010 - Invista presented a specially equipped emergency truck to the region's firefighters. This Fire Service Support Unit was unveiled at a brief ceremony on November 18th and will be housed at Elizabethtown-Kitley Fire Station #1, Lyn for use by all municipalites in the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville. The truck is equipped with many enhancements which can be used in emergency situations.
L-R Merrickville-Wolford Fire Chief Ron Barber,
Elizabethtown-Kitley Deputy Fire Chief Wayne King,
Elizabethtown-Kitley Mayor Jim Pickard,
UCLG Warden Bill Thake,
Invista Site Manager Joe Hendriks,
Augusta Reeve Mel Campbell,
UCLG CAO Steve Silver, and
Augusta Fire Chief Lorne Dougherty
October 22, 2010 - MEDIA RELEASE - For highlights of the regular Council meeting held on October 21, 2010... .pdf file
October 22, 2010 - MEDIA RELEASE - Three individuals were honoured as part of the regular session of counties council yesterday for outstanding public service.
1) Chief Dan Chevrier - Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem
2) Paramdedic Graeme Marchand - N.H. McNally Award of Bravery
3) Warden Bill Thake - 50 consecutive years in municipal government
.pdf file
Chief Dan Chevrier Warden Bill Thake
Photo Couresty of: Stephanie Gray
L-R Warden Bill Thake, Paramedic Graeme Marchand
Photo Courtesy of: Stephanie Gray
October 4, 2010 - MEDIA RELEASE - Celebrations held at Limerick Forest...
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September 10, 2010 - MEDIA RELEASE - UCLG launches new brand logo and Invest website.... .pdf file
August 31, 2010 -MEDIA RELEASE - Construction Begins on Eastern Ontario's Broadband Mega-Network.... .pdf file .pdf file #2 
August 30, 2010 - MEDIA RELEASE - for highlights of the regular Council meeting held on August 26, 2010... .pdf file
August 4, 2010 - MEDIA RELEASE
Task Force to Tackle Emerald Ash Borer Threat... .pdf file
August 3, 2010 - MEDIA RELEASE
Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville... .pdf file
July 30, 2010 - MEDIA RELEASE
Political leaders invite submissions for Economic Summit... .pdf file
June 11, 2010 - MEDIA RELEASE - Mayors speak at International Tourism Conference... .pdf file
June 2, 2010 - NORTH GRENVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWS -
Staples is holding a Hiring Fair June 21st - 24th for all potential positions for the Kemptville location, which is due to hold their Grand Opening on July 10, 2010.
The positions that are available are:
Full time
Receiver/Inventory Control Specialist
Technology Consultant
Resident Technician
3rd Keyholder/Admin Assistant
Office Supplies/Furniture Associate
Part time
Cashiers
Copy Centre Representatives
Computer Sales
Technician(s)
Office Supply/Furniture Associates
Applicants will be able to apply online at www.staplesville.ca. Anyone interested can also drop off resumes at the store in Barrhaven (101 Marketplace Avenue, beside the Walmart), which is where Kirk Sauriol, Manager for the Kemptville location will be for the next couple of weeks.
May 21, 2010 - MEDIA RELEASE - For highlights of the regular Council Session held on May 20, 2010... .pdf file
March 19, 2010 - MEDIA RELEASE - For highlights of the regular Council Session held on March 18, 2010... .pdf file
January 22, 2010 - MEDIA RELEASE - For highlights of the regular Council Session held on January 21, 2010... .pdf file
January 21, 2010 - EOWC MEDIA RELEASE - New Chair Elected, 2010 Priorities Established... .pdf file
November 26, 2009 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PANEL SERIES - TOURISM DEVELOPMENT - DECEMBER 4, 2009 - Agenda & Registration
November 20, 2009 - MEDIA RELEASE - For highlights of the regular Council Session held on November 19, 2009... .pdf file
October 28, 2009 - MEDIA RELEASE - For highlights of the regular Council Session held on October 22, 2009... .pdf file
September 28, 2009 - MEDIA RELEASE - For highlights of the regular Council Session held on September 24, 2009... .pdf file
September 24, 2009 - BY-LAW 09-60 - A By-Law to provide for the moving of heavy or oversized loads. .pdf file
September 23, 2009 - EOWC RFP - The Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus Inc. announced the release of the first two Request for Proposals related to the creation of the eastern Ontario regional broadband network.
RFP ad News Release
September 17, 2009 - RFP - SOLAR DOMESTIC HOT WATER SYSTEMS
Submisions are being accepted by the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville for a Proposal for the supply and installation of Solar Domestic Hot Water (SDHW) systems for fifteen (15) Counties owned multi-residential Social Housing facilities, plus one (1) Long Term Care facility. The Counties is looking to reduce the annual operating costs by considering the utilization of renewable solar energy as the primary source for heating the supply of hot water to residents. The payback period of each site in the project will be factored while balancing available budget and incentive funding from the Provincial and Federal Governments.
The RFP is available through Merx (www.merx.com) or by e-mailing Erin Mulder at erin.mulder@uclg.on.ca.
September 1, 2009 - Economic Development Summit
Economic Development Summit Findings
Economic Development Summit Panel - Manufacturing
August 17, 2009 - MEDIA RELEASE - For highlights of the regular Council Session held on August 12, 2009... .pdf file
July 30, 2009 - NEWS RELEASE
Federal and Provincial Governments deliver up to $110 million for Regional Broadband... .pdf file
June 22, 2009 - MEDIA RELEASE - For highlights of the regular Council Session held on June 18, 2009... .pdf file
May 21, 2009 - MEDIA RELEASE - For highlights of the regular Council Session held on May 21, 2009... .pdf file
April 24, 2009 - MEDIA RELEASE -
For highlights of the Regular Council Session held on April 23, 2009... .pdf file
April 23, 2009 - MEDIA RELEASE -
Leeds & Grenville Adopts Fiscally Responsible 2009 Budget... .pdf File
March 19, 2009 - NEWS RELEASE -
For highlights of the Regular Council Session held on March 19, 2009...
Word Document
February 19, 2009 - NEWS RELEASE -
For highlights of the regular Council Session held on February 19, 2009... .pdf file
January 23, 2009 - NEWS RELEASE -
For highlights of the regular Council Session held on January 22, 2009... .pdf file
January 19, 2009 - NEWS RELEASE -
Eastern Wardens Call for Strategic Partnership for the Provision of High Speed Internet Services.
News Release - .pdf file Ad - .pdf file
January 12, 2009 - EMS launches ICE Program - for more information...
September 24, 2008 - Limerick Forest Hunting Advisory Hunting is permitted in Limerick Forest as regulated by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. See attached advisory for details.
July 29, 2008 - Free Internet "Family and Farm Friendly" Workshops XplorNet and the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville are hosting free "Family-Friendly and Farm-Friendly" internet workshops in the month of August. Local experts will be speaking on topics such as Education/Learning, Agriculture and Cybersafety. See attached Flyer
April 8, 2008 - Update to Broadband FAQ Sheet The Counties has updated the FAQ Document on the Broadband Initiative project. See attached Revised FAQ Document
April 3, 2008 - eAgriculture Seminar The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, the County of Kawartha Lakes, Elgin County, Barrett Xplore, Ontario Government and Carleton University hosted an information seminar about conducting agriculturial busines on the internet. Material from the seminar is now available online. Visit Farming the Net Web-site
February 1, 2008 - Broadband Contract Signed and FAQ Sheet Published The contract with Barrett Xplore was passed and signed by Council on January 24th, 2008 for the Broadband Project within the Counties. The Counties has also published an FAQ sheet on the Broadband project to better inform the public on the project. See attached FAQ Document
December 4, 2007 - Broadband RFP Project Summary BarrettXplore releases a project summary for the County's Broadband RFP. See attached Document
November 22, 2007 - CUPE News Release
The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division confirms that it is in currently in negotiations with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 4440 which represents the paramedics employed by the United Counties. The United Counties rejects CUPE's assertion that it is pushing for a strike or lockout. See attached Press Release
November 2, 2007 - Barrett Xplore selected for Broadband RFP Council has selected Barrett Xplore as the successful vendor for the Broadband RFP. The Province, the County and Barrett Xplore will all equaly invest $259,000 by the end of June, 2008 to improve wireless Broadband coverage in the region to 83% for the under-serviced or unserviced areas. Also Barrett Xplore will be making an overall capital investment of $4.3 million in wireless broadband within the County as a whole. See attached Press Release
September 20, 2007 - Broadband Initiative and RFP
The United Counties of Leeds & Grenville submitted a proposal to the province's Broadband Rural Connections Program for funding to further its goal of advancing broadband service availability throughout the County. The County is fortunate to be one of the successful applicants funded by the province to proceed with the implementation of their RURAL CONNECTIONS business plan.
United Counties of Leeds & Grenville has been awarded $259,000 in Provincial funding in order to facilitate the expansion of broadband service within its borders. We anticipate selecting a vendor through the RFP process to leverage additional funds from the private sector to maximize the expansion of broadband services. The County is now seeking a vendor(s)/partner(s) to expand the telecommunication services to under/unserviced areas of the community as a partner(s) in the approved RURAL CONNECTIONS program. See the attached RFP document
May 30, 2007 - New Community and Social Services Structure At a special meeting of Counties Council held on May 30, 2007, a series of recommendations relating to the Community and Social Services Division were approved. Central to these recommendations is the creation of a new divisional organizational structure. The recommendations follow from a comprehensive seven-month review conducted by senior staff in the division initiated as part of the Service Delivery Review process. The review concluded that a new structure would support program and administrative integration as result in a number of program improvements, cost savings and other efficiencies. This will be achieved through the consolidation of departments and functions, realignment of resources and through capacity building in certain areas. This is a substantial change for the division and, consequently will be phased in over the next year and a half. Find out more...
May 17, 2007
Counties Council recognized National Access Awareness Week
May 27 to June 2, 2007.
Past-Chair Ron Holman stated "Access Awareness Week is an opportunity for communities to highlight local accessibility achievements and to raise general awareness of the importance of accessibility for people with disabilites." Further information can be found at the following website: www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/pillars/accessibilityOntario/
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