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Media Release: Lanark County outlines construction projects for 2024
Posted on Monday, March 25, 2024 09:05 AM
For immediate release March 22, 2024 Lanark County outlines construction projects for 2024 Construction season is nearly here! Lanark County Public Works plans to complete pavement preservation on 17 kilometres of roads this year, with rehabilitation scheduled for 27.9 km and paved shoulders slated for 20.3 km.
The county oversees the construction, operation, repair and maintenance of more than 560 km of roads and 82 bridge and culvert structures.
The total capital budget for this year is $13.7...
Media Release: What is "Housing First" and does it work?
Posted on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 08:16 AM
For immediate release
March 19th, 2024
The following is part of a series about homelessness in Lanark County.
In order to end homelessness, a number of strategies must be put in place. A proven strategy that has been endorsed internationally is “Housing First.” But what is it and does it really work?
The Housing First model uses a recovery-oriented approach to end homelessness. It aims to move people quickly into independent housing and then to provide...
Media Release County Council March 13, 2024
Posted on Friday, March 15, 2024 02:18 PM
For immediate release
March 13, 2024
Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held on March 13, 2024.
Climate Action Plan Review and Work Plan Highlighted: Lanark County Council has approved the 2024 Climate Action work plan following a report by Elizabeth Gallant, Climate Environmental Coordinator, presented at the public works committee meeting last month.
The Climate Action Plan was approved in November, and Gallant provided an overview of actions that took place in 2023....
Media Release: What does homelessness look like in Lanark County?
Posted on Monday, March 11, 2024 02:30 PM
For immediate release
March 11, 2024
What does homelessness look like in Lanark County?The following is part of a series about homelessness in Lanark County.
In Ontario, and Lanark County, homelessness is defined as “a situation in which an individual or family is without permanent, appropriate housing or the immediate prospect, means and ability of acquiring it.”
This can look like many things. It could mean staying in a makeshift shelter (such as an encampment or a vehicle) or no shelter at all....
Media Release: Lanark County celebrates International Women's Day
Posted on Friday, March 08, 2024 03:44 PM
For immediate release
March 8, 2024
Lanark County celebrates InternationalWomen’s Day
On this International Women’s Day, Lanark County celebrates the voices, perspectives and
contributions of all women in the community.
This year’s theme is “Inspire Inclusion,” and Lanark County Warden Steve Fournier
(Drummond/North Elmsley Reeve) notes women’s inclusion is valuable and should be a priority for
everyone. “The acts of including women in all aspects of our community and embracing their
diversity have...
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