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Provincial and Federal Governments Announce Updates to Pandemic Support Programs

The Ontario government is introducing new COVID-19 supports to help businesses struggling through another round of COVID-19 restrictions. More information can be found here.

The federal government is temporarily expanding the eligibility rules for its pandemic support programs for both employers and workers to address the current wave of capacity restrictions that fall short of full lockdowns. The changes will be in place until Feb. 12, 2022 and are retroactive to Dec. 19. Click here to view the...

Nick Smith Centre Facility Operations and Updated COVID-19 Restrictions

At this time, the Nick Smith Centre remains open and Town of Arnprior programs continue under the new restrictions that came into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday. As Town Programs have been operating with smaller capacities, no further reductions are currently required.

While programs will continue and facilities remain available to rent, the safety of our users, our staff and the community at large are of paramount importance so we ask for everyone’s cooperation in adhering to all facility...

Holiday Closures

Please note the following changes in hours for the holiday season.

Municipal Offices: December 24: Closed at noon December 27:Closed December 28:Closed December 31: Closed at noon January 3: Closed Nick Smith Centre: December 24: Closed at noon December 25: Closed December 26: Closed December 31: Closed at noon January 3: Closed

More information on the Nick Smith Centre can be found here

Landfill – Arnprior Waste Disposal Site: December 25: Closed December 27: Closed January 1: Closed

Regular landfill hours can...

The Importance of Vaccinating Children Aged 5 to 11

Over 1,500 children across Renfrew County and District (RCD), aged 5 to 11 have received the COVID-19 vaccine. “While this is great news, only an additional 1,000 of the remaining 6,000 children who are eligible have been registered for vaccination in December,” states Dr. Robert Cushman, Acting Medical Officer of Health, Renfrew County and District Health Unit. “Many spots are available, and we encourage families to sign up,” continues Dr. Cushman.

There has been a sharp increase in COVID-19...

Notice of Statutory Public Meeting: Community Improvement Plan

Take notice that, in accordance with Section 28 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, a Statutory Public Meeting will be held by the Council of the Town of Arnprior on Monday, January 24th, 2022 at 6:30 pm via zoom, to consider an expanded Community Improvement Project Area and updated Community Improvement Plan.

The purpose and effect of the proposed Community Improvement Plan is to support and promote the continued revitalization and private investment in the Town of Arnprior. The...