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Media Release: What is "Housing First" and does it work?

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March 19th, 2024

The following is part of a series about homelessness in Lanark County.

In order to end homelessness, a number of strategies must be put in place. A proven strategy that has been endorsed internationally is “Housing First.” But what is it and does it really work?

The Housing First model uses a recovery-oriented approach to end homelessness. It aims to move people quickly into independent housing and then to provide...

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Media Release: What does homelessness look like in Lanark County?

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March 11, 2024

The following is part of a series about homelessness in Lanark County.

In Ontario, and Lanark County, homelessness is defined as “a situation in which an individual or family is without permanent, appropriate housing or the immediate prospect, means and ability of acquiring it.”

This can look like many things. It could mean staying in a makeshift shelter (such as an encampment or a vehicle) or no shelter at all....

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Media Release: Lanark County celebrates International Women's Day

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March 8, 2024

Lanark County celebrates InternationalWomen’s Day

On this International Women’s Day, Lanark County celebrates the voices, perspectives and
contributions of all women in the community.

This year’s theme is “Inspire Inclusion,” and Lanark County Warden Steve Fournier
(Drummond/North Elmsley Reeve) notes women’s inclusion is valuable and should be a priority for
everyone. “The acts of including women in all aspects of our community and embracing their
diversity have...

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Media Release - Lanark County moves forward with supported housing project

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Feb. 28, 2024

Lanark County is moving ahead with an innovative partnership that will see a supported housing program for Lanark County clients currently experiencing homelessness.

At its regular meeting Wednesday evening, Lanark County Council directed staff to enter into an agreement with Lanark County Mental Health (LCMH) to provide $296,000 for the program from the county’s Homelessness Prevention Program, which is...

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Media Release - County Council February 28 2024

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Feb. 28, 2024

Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held Feb. 28, 2024.

Community Housing Renewal Strategy Investment Plan Approved: Lanark County Council has approved the 2024-25 investments plan for the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI). These funds are part of the Community Housing Renewal Strategy, which is a multi-year plan to help stabilize and enhance existing community housing...

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Media Release - County Council Feb 14 2024

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Feb. 14, 2024

Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held Feb. 14, 2024.

County to Assist Smiths Falls with Climate Action Planning: Lanark County Council has approved a by-law to enter into a shared-services intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Smiths Falls to provide technical and administrative support to the town’s climate action initiatives.

At the public works committee meeting last month, Clerk Jasmin Ralph explained the agreement would...

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Information Session for Blakeney Bridge Planned for Feb. 29 2024

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Feb. 6, 2024

Information session for Blakeney Bridge planned for Feb. 29

Lanark County is providing the public with an in-person update on the Blakeney Bridge replacement design and schedule.

The existing single-lane bridge is more than 100 years old and crosses the Mississippi River between Almonte and Pakenham. It is slated to be replaced this year with a two-lane modular steel bridge, including a dedicated 1.6-metre lane for pedestrians and cyclists separated by flexible...

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