(Mallorytown) - The Township of Leeds, the Thousand Islands (TLTI), and the Town of Gananoque  hosted the annual Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) Recognition Event on Thursday, July 9, 2026. 

Representatives from OLG and Shorelines Casino Thousand Islands, staff and council from both municipalities and representatives from local community groups that were grant recipients through the OLG funded Community Grants program under the Municipality Contribution Agreement.

(Lansdowne) – Council members, staff, community members and Mr. John Paul Jackson, community member and creator of the 25th Anniversary of Amalgamation Commemorative Flag, gathered at the Township Administrative office, 1233 Prince Street for the official unveiling and flag-raising of the 25th Anniversary commemorative flag.

The event featured remarks from the Mayor and members of Council, recognition of Mr. Jackson’s art submission, the design and voting process, and the ceremonial raising of the Township’s 25th Anniversary of Amalgamation flag by Mr. John Paul Jackson. The newly unveiled flag will be flown on the community flagpole at the Township office for the balance of the anniversary of the 25th amalgamation year.

Russel Road between Sand Bay and Dulcemaine.

A temporary road closure is scheduled to accommodate a cross-culvert replacement.

Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026, until work is completed
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily

Motorists, please obey traffic control signage, flag persons, and give workers and equipment plenty of space.

MAYNARD — Steve Clark, MPP for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, announced today that the Ontario government is investing $105,312 in six local projects through the Seniors Community Grant program.

Take notice that the Council of the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands will hold a public meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be to consider the following application for amendment:

Official Plan Amendment Application D09-2026-001 and Zoning By-law Amendment Application D14-2026-007 – Administrative Amendments

Zoning By-law Amendment Application D14-2026-008 Administrative Amendment – to permit limited structures within the 30-metre water setback with a maximum combined area of 14 square metres. The proposed exception would not apply to lots fronting on Highly Sensitive Lake Trout Lakes (Charleston and Red Horse) and would not permit structures containing sleeping accommodation within the setback area.

For further information, including how to participate/comment in the public meeting, please visit the Township website Active Development Applications page.