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Lanark County Media Release - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: September 30, 2022

For immediate release Sept. 30, 2022

Lanark County recognized the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a flag-raising ceremony and commemoration at the Administration Building on Friday afternoon.

“Today is a day to reflect on the painful and lasting effects of residential schools in Canada, and to honour survivors, their families, and their communities,” said Warden John Fenik (Perth Mayor) at the flag-raising ceremony....

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Lanark County Media Release - September 28, 2022

For immediate release Sept. 28, 2022

Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held Sept. 28, 2022.

RGI and Affordable Housing Report Received: Council received an information report outlining aspects of the Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) and Affordable Housing programs and highlighting progress made by Lanark County.

At the community services committee meeting earlier this month, Social Services Director Emily Hollington explained the Lanark County Housing Corporation (LCHC)...

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Lanark County Media Release - September 23, 2022 (CWELCC Program)

For immediate release September 23, 2022

Lanark County is approving its first Canada-Wide Early Learning Child Care (CWELCC) centre as part of the new $10-per-day program established by the federal government in partnership with provinces and administered locally.

“We are excited to announce Pakenham Community Early Learning Centre is the first centre in Lanark County approved under the new program,” said Emily Hollington, Lanark...

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Lanark County Media Release - September 7, 2022

For immediate release Sept. 7, 2022

Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held Sept. 7, 2022.

Preparing Terms of Reference for Official Plan Update Components: Council has approved two motions related to developing terms of reference for components of the upcoming Lanark County Sustainable Communities Official Plan (SCOP) update.

Following presentations by County Planner Julie Stewart at the economic development committee meeting last month, council passed a motion to...

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Lanark County Media Release - August 24, 2022

For immediate release Aug. 24, 2022

Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held Aug. 24, 2022.

2021 Auditor’s Report Accepted: Council accepted the 2021 year-end audited financial results presented by KPMG LLP at the corporate services committee meeting earlier this month.

Lead Audit Engagement Partner Lori Huber with KPMG Enterprise Eastern Ontario outlined the work done with the county’s management team in the audit process this year and indicated there are no significant...

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