News

I recently spoke with representatives from Alto regarding Federal Minister of Transport Steven MacKinnon’s review of Alto’s What We Heard Reports. These documents summarize feedback from recent public and Indigenous consultations on the proposed high-speed rail project between Toronto and Québec City. 

Here is the latest news from the Mississippi Mills Public Library (MMPL).

Environment Canada continues to issue Special Air Quality statements for parts the region caused by wildfires in northwestern Ontario. Regularly check local weather forecasts and local air quality conditions using the Air Quality Health Index or special air quality statements.

John Jordan, MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, announced today that the Ontario government is providing 7 non-profit organizations and municipalities in the riding with $658,500 in funding this year through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) Capital grant stream. This investment will help improve community spaces and expand access to local programs and activities.

Poor air quality is affecting our region due to smoke from active wildfires across the province.

Residents are encouraged to limit time outdoors and consider postponing or rescheduling strenuous outdoor activities, including sports, recreation and community events, until air quality improves.

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for our region, beginning late this afternoon and into the evening.

Mississippi Mills Fire Department (MMFD) has raised the burn risk to Level 4 (Extreme Risk – Supervised Campfires Only) due to current dry conditions. 

The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with 29 criminal offences in connection with a series of thefts from vehicles. 

The Small Business Advisory Centre – Smiths Falls/Lanark County is proud to introduce this year's Summer Company Program participants—four motivated young entrepreneurs who are transforming their ideas into successful summer businesses while serving communities across Lanark County and Smiths Falls.

Environment Canada issued a heat warning this morning with hot and humid conditions expected to continue through most of the week.