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Outdoor Air Quality in Much of the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Region Will Cause Health Risks

Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2023 09:18 AM

Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for much of Eastern Ontario including the Counties of Leeds, Grenville and Lanark.  Elevated levels of air pollution are expected due to smoke from forest fires burning in Ontario and Quebec.  Poor air quality will continue in some areas until at least Tuesday. Check the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) for the closest air quality monitoring station (Kingston, Ottawa, and Cornwall) to see what the current outdoor air quality is. The...

Total Burn Ban in Effect

Posted on Monday, June 05, 2023 09:36 PM

Effective June 5, 2023, a total burn ban is in place due to dry conditions. 

As per the Burn By-Law, Section 5.1.2 “Total Burn Ban” which restricts all open-air burning including Campfires, Outdoor Appliance fires, and Outdoor Fireplace fires, but does not include the use of appliances that are equipped with a mechanical shut-off mechanism.

Burn Ban in Effect

Total Burn Ban in Effect June 5, 2023

Posted on Monday, June 05, 2023 09:27 PM

Effective June 5, 2023, a total burn ban is in place due to dry conditions. 

As per the Burn By-Law, Section 5.1.2 “Total Burn Ban” which restricts all open-air burning including Campfires, Outdoor Appliance fires, and Outdoor Fireplace fires, but does not include the use of appliances that are equipped with a mechanical shut-off mechanism.

Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands FFoodCycler Pilot Project

Sign Up for TLTI's FoodCycler Pilot Program

Posted on Monday, June 05, 2023 04:01 PM

Join TLTI in tackling food waste by piloting FoodCyclerTM technology in your home. Support your municipality by testing this Innovative Technology! 

Did you know that up to 50% of household waste is composed of food waste? By helping TLTI address food waste, you are supporting your community's environmental initiatives, while reducing your carbon footprint.

Find program details on the webpage FoodCyclerTM In-Home Food Waste Pilot Project.

Sign up to join the FoodCycler Pilot Program today. Only 100 spots...

Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands Facility Closures

Flooring Work and Closures for TLTI Facilities

Posted on Monday, June 05, 2023 11:00 AM

Effective June 5th – June 9th washrooms at Kendricks Park, 245 Short Point Road, Lyndhurst are closed for flooring work. Portable toilets will be available at the park  and washrooms are also available at Furnace Falls. 

Effective June 5th – June 9th washrooms at Centennial Park, 107 Haskins Point, Seeley’s Bay are closed for flooring work. Portable washroom is available at the park and at the Harbour.

Effective June 8th- June 21st, Jessie Street Community room, Lansdowne is closed for flooring work.