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Media Release - 2023 Housing and Homelessness Report

Posted on Monday, August 12, 2024 11:55 AM

For immediate release Aug. 9, 2024

Lanark County releases 2023 Housing and Homelessness Report

Lanark County Council recently received the annual Housing and Homelessness Report, which outlines work completed in 2023 related to seven priority areas.

“The soul of a thriving community is access to safe and affordable housing,” said Warden Steve Fournier (Drummond/North Elmsley Reeve). “While we continue to make great strides, much work is yet to be done.”

The seven priorities in the 10-year plan...






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Media Release - County Council June 26 2024

Posted on Friday, June 28, 2024 03:56 PM

For immediate release

June 26, 2024

Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held June 26, 2024.

2023 Auditor’s Report Accepted: Lanark County Council has approved the audited financial
statements for 2023, presented by Lori Huber, Lead Audit Engagement Partner with KPMG on
Wednesday evening. Huber began by extending thanks to the team at the county. “It takes a lot of work
and effort, and the team was exceptionally prepared. The report was done exceptionally well for 2023.”
Huber...

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Media Release - Special County Council June 26 2024

Posted on Friday, June 28, 2024 03:55 PM

For immediate release

June 26, 2024

Here are the highlights from the Special Lanark County Council meeting held June 26, 2024.

Carebridge to Build Affordable Housing in Perth: Lanark County Council has approved a request for
proposal to allow Carebridge Community Support to construct 15 affordable housing units in Perth. The
project would include a $2.5 million forgivable loan over 40 years, seven of the units being funded as
rent-geared-to-income (RGI) with an allowable rent calculation of up to 100...

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Media Release:County Council June 12, 2024

Posted on Friday, June 14, 2024 03:31 PM

For immediate release
June 12, 2024

Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held June 12, 2024.

Update on Cell Gap Project Received: Lanark County Council received an update from Lisa
Severson, Communications Director for the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) regarding
progress on the cell gap project. It aims to achieve 99 per cent cell coverage along major roadways and
homes in eastern Ontario for cell service, 95 per cent along major roadways and homes to support





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Media Release: OVRT Closure

Posted on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 09:06 AM

For immediate release

June 10, 2024

Sections of the OVRT to be closed June 17 to 21 for surface work

Three sections of the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail (OVRT) will be closed for surface work from Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21.

Facilities Coordinator Jonathan Allen explained the work is part of a successful funding application approved by the Trans Canada Trail.

The sections that will be closed are as follows:
• Kelly Jordan Road to Ford Road (Montague Township)
• McLachlin Road to County Road...

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