(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.

For immediate release

July 2, 2026

Cataraqui Conservation Issues Flood Watch for Charleston Lake and Gananoque Lake & Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety for Inland Lakes and Streams

Kingston – Cataraqui Conservation has issued a Flood Watch today for Charleston Lake and Gananoque Lake & Water Safety Statement for inland lakes and streams due to elevated and increasing flows and water levels.

Weather Situation:

Heavy rainfall associated with the thunderstorms on June 30 and July 1 has caused runoff to area watercourses and inland lakes, increasing water levels and flows. It appears that the Gananoque River system received more rainfall on July 1 than other areas, with 84 mm reported to have fallen that afternoon and evening. 

More thunderstorms are possible today (July 2) that could bring additional rainfall.

The Weekly Update for June 29 to July 3 is here.

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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.