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Gypsy Moth - Information from MNRF

Gypsy moth is an introduced pest, and as such is a regulated pest by the federal government under the mandate of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Gypsy moth is widespread across Ontario and can be found south of a line from Sault Ste. Marie to Mattawa and is beyond the stage where it can be eradicated, and also beyond the stage where its population can be suppressed to keep it from reaching outbreak levels. Gypsy moth is expected to continue to have periodic population increases. In some...

Sport Court Regulation Update & Outdoor Facility Reminders

For Immediate Release                                                                                             

It is our goal to keep residents up to date on all changes and information related to municipal service delivery and enhanced precautions that have been put in place to help protect the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Changes to Public Sport Courts

Double play for tennis is now permitted on Township courts. While utilizing courts, players must:

• Maintain a physical distance of two meters from each other (unless they are from the same ‘social bubble’);

• Avoid touching tennis...
  
  

LCBO Convenience Outlets - Opportunity for Businesses in Battersea

LCBO has launched a new Request For Proposals (RFP) to invite applications from businesses interested in becoming a Convenience Outlet. This RFP includes communities where an open competition is required following the completion of the current Convenience Outlet operator’s term, as well as communities which have been approved for inclusion in the program but have no active outlet.

The following communities in this riding are open to applications as the current operator’s authorization has...

COVID-19 Response: Mandatory Masks for Employees & Patrons

For Immediate Release                                                                  

Over the past week, the Kingston Frontenac Lennox & Addington Region has experienced an outbreak of COVID-19 within the City of Kingston. As of 1:00pm this afternoon, there were over 16 active cases associated with this outbreak and hundreds of additional people seeking testing.

As a result of these new cases, KFL&A Public Health has issued an emergency order under Section 22 of the Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Act, requiring that all patrons and employees within...