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Free Fishing and Ontario Parks Day-use this Father’s Day Weekend

June 16, 2021

Natural Resources and Forestry

TORONTO – The Ontario government is making it possible for families to fish for free this Father’s Day weekend. On June 19 and 20, 2021, Ontario families can enjoy fishing province-wide without having to purchase a licence or carry an Outdoors Card.

“Whether you’re new to fishing or it’s something you already do as a family, free fishing on Father’s Day weekend provides a fun and safe way to bond with your family,” said John Yakabuski, Minister of...

Level 1 Low Condition Confirmed by Cataraqui Region

Due to lower than normal rainfall over the last few months in the Cataraqui Region, a Level 1 Low Water Condition has been confirmed today for the area extending frorm Napanee to Brockville and north to Newboro. 

Read the June 7, 2021 News Release from Cataraqui Conservation. 

Let's all do our part in conserving water. 

Remote Learning to Continue across Ontario for the Remainder of School Year

TORONTO — To best protect Ontario families from the fast growing B.1.617.2 variant, and to allow for higher rates of vaccination of students, staff, and families, the Ontario government has made the difficult decision to continue with remote learning for all elementary and secondary students across the province for the remainder of this school year. This will allow the province to continue its focus on accelerating COVID-19 vaccinations to support a safer summer and return to in-person learning...

COVID-19 Vaccine Booking Expanding to Youth 12+ Ahead of Schedule

Schedule Youth Appointments Through the Provincial Booking System, Call Centre and Select Pharmacies

TORONTO — Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues to expand, with youth aged 12 and over eligible to book their appointment to receive a COVID-19 vaccine beginning this weekend.

As of 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 23, 2021, youth aged 12 and over across Ontario will be eligible to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment through the provincial booking system and call centre, as well as at select...

Cancellation of 2021 Canada Day Events across South Frontenac

Canada Day planning committees, with support from the Township, have had to make the difficult decision to not proceed with 2021 Canada Day Events. These events are hosted by various volunteer committees who work tirelessly to provide family oriented programming at the annual celebrations. Given the current uncertainty and ongoing concerns surrounding COVID-19, organizers did not want to impose any unnecessary risk to the community.

The cancellations include events organized by the Harrowsmith...