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Proclamation for 911 Dispatcher Awareness Week (April 14th to 20th, 2024)

Whereas emergencies can strike without warning, necessitating immediate action and the involvement of well-prepared emergency services; and

Whereas the 911 Dispatchers of the Renfrew Central Ambulance Communications Centre, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Brockville Fire Department serve as the unsung heroes and vital first point of contact in these critical moments, acting with speed, precision, and empathy; and

Whereas 911 Dispatchers skillfully dispatch paramedic services, fire departments...

Proclamation for Earth Day (April 22nd, 2024)

Whereas Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd each year, and is a key time to unite our community and make a positive impact on the environment; and

Whereas the theme for Earth Day 2024 is “Planet vs. Plastics” which aims to emphasize our collective commitment to tackle the plastics crisis by reducing plastics production by 60% by 2040 and aspiring to forge a plastic-free future; and

Whereas Earth Day is known as the movement to change the business climate, political climate, and how we take action...

Council Highlights - April 8th, 2024

Stay-up-to-date with what’s happening at the Council table with the Town of Arnprior’s Council Highlights! These informal recaps help residents catch up with Council meetings in just a few minutes.  Please note these summaries are not an official record of Council meetings. Official minutes are posted online once they are approved during a subsequent meeting. You can also access the meeting recording on the Town’s YouTube channel.

Official Plan Amendment #6, Zoning By-law Amendment 1/23 – 39...

Mayor McGee is Pleased to Hear of New Provincial Funding Stream for Sport and Recreation Facilities

The 2024 Ontario budget was tabled at Queen's Park on Tuesday afternoon (March 26th), and Mayor McGee was pleased to learn that the budget includes a new funding stream for sport and recreation facilities, recreational infrastructure, and repairs to existing facilities. Mayor McGee, along with County Councillor Dan Lynch, and Councillors Chris Couper and Billy Denault met with Dave Smith, MPP, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation at ROMA’s annual conference...

Proclamation - Sexual Assault Awareness Month (May 2024)

Whereas Sexual Assault Awareness Month is intended to draw attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and impacts every community member; and

Whereas approximately 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men will experience sexual violence in their lifetime; and

Whereas most victims of sexual violence are under the age of 25, know the person who attacked them and do not report the crime to the police; and

Whereas the prevalence of all gender-based violence, including domestic violence and sexual...