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Notice of Public Hearing - Consent Application No. B3/24 (216 John Street North)

In The Matter of Section 53, Chapter P.13 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990; and

In The Matter of an application for consent, with respect to the following:

Location of Property

216 John Street North, Arnprior

Purpose and Effect of Consent Application

The purpose of the application is to sever a parcel of land 0.7366 metres x 24.84 metres to be added to 210 John Street North and to retain a parcel of land 22.12 metres x 33.53 metres being 216 John Street North. The retained parcel is occupied by a...

Notice of Public Hearing - Application for Minor Variance No. A1/24 (245 Daniel Street South)

In The Matter of Section 45, of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990; and

In The Matter of an application for minor variance, with respect to the following:

Location of Property

245 Daniel St S, Arnprior ON

Purpose and Effect of Consent Application

Permission is requested for variance from the following Zoning By-law Amendment provisions:

1. That Section 5.6 Loading requires a loading space to be setback a minimum of 7.5m from any Residential Zone boundary be reduced to 2.4 metres;
2. That Section 5.6 Loading...

Flood Watch - April 15th, 2024

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Pembroke District, is advising area residents that a Flood Watch is in effect areas along the Ottawa River until Monday, April 22, 2024.

Residents in Renfrew County / Pembroke District should consider the following:

• Significant rainfall (up to 75 mm) was received in the Abitibi-Timiskaming area between April 11 and 13. This event melted most of the remaining snow, which increased the amount of runoff. The combined effect of rain and snowmelt caused...
  

Rising Ottawa River Water Levels

The Ottawa River Regulating Committee would like to inform watershed residents that levels and flows along the Ottawa River have begun increasing due to increasing spring runoff. It cautions residents along the shores of the Ottawa River from Mattawa down to the Montreal Region that throughout the spring freshet period water levels can rise rapidly at times and cause minor flooding in low-lying areas. Spring started early this year and the snow cover has slowly melted away from the central and...

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...