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The Weekly Update for May 11 to May 15 is here.

Look for a new Weekly Update every Friday!

Cataraqui Conservation is issuing an update to its Shoreline Conditions Statement today, advising municipalities and the public of stabilizing water levels on Lake Ontario and the upper St. Lawrence River.

Victoria Day | Holiday Hours

The Township Office and Waste Sites will remain closed on Monday, May 18, 2026, in observance of Victoria Day.
As a result, curbside waste pickup in the Village of Lansdowne will be affected by the holiday and will take place on Tuesday, May 19, instead of the regular schedule.

Check out our Community Events Calendar for a list of events taking place over the weekend.

Temporary Traffic Delays due to Parking Area Upgrades on Ivy Lea Road

Anticipated Completion: June 30, 2026

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Municipal Election.

Thinking about stepping up and making a difference in your community?  Now’s your chance.

Candidate packages are available for download on the Elections page of our website and at the Administration Office, 1233 Prince Street, Lansdowne.  Nomination period is open until 2:00 p.m. on August 21, 2026.  

Complete your nomination documents and contact the Clerk at 613-659-2415 or clerk@townshipleeds.on.ca to arrange for a 30-minute appointment to drop off your documents.

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville intends to utilize Wagar and Corput Weed 
Control Inc. to control Wild Parsnip and noxious weeds along the following rural 
roadsides: 

• Select sections on County Roads 2, 3, 4, 5, 27, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 47.
• Selected Township Roads in the municipalities of Athens, Augusta, Edwardsburgh/Cardinal, Elizabethtown-Kitley, Front of Yonge, Leeds and Thousand Islands, Merrickville- Wolford and North Grenville.
• All County guide rails, except for those in Rideau Lakes.

Beginning April 17, 2026, Boat Wrap bins are available at the Lansdowne Waste Disposal Site, Peck’s Marina and Clarks Marina. Bins will be removed at the end of May 2026.

Please note, this is the last year for free disposal. Effective January 2027, boat wrap will be considered waste and not a recyclable material. Residents and property owners in the Township may dispose of their boat wrap by purchasing a large item ticket or an appropriate load ticket, depending on the size of the boat wrap being discarded. Tickets can be purchased at the Administration office in Lansdowne.

Beginning in April 2027, boat wrap will only be accepted at the Lansdowne waste site.

The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands (TLTI) has initiated Class Environmental Assessments (Class EAs) to determine the preferred approach for expanding the rated capacity of the Lansdowne 
Sewage Treatment System (STS) and the Railway Sewage Pumping Station (SPS) to effectively collect and treat wastewater generated from existing and projected future development.

For further information, visit our Public Notice page on our website.

Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety Extended for Inland Lakes & Streams

Kingston – Cataraqui Conservation has extended its Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety today to advise residents and visitors about high flows on area watercourses.

Weather Situation:
Approximately 15 to 50 mm of rain has fallen over the period of April 12 through April 15, 2026.
There is additional rainfall in the forecast for the period of April 16 through April 18, before drier conditions are expected to begin. Environment Canada special weather statements suggest that rainfall amounts will be highly variable across the region.

The Township is pleased to announce the launch of a new Citywide online permit and payment feature portal.

The portal accepts permit applications and payment for the following:

• Building, Demolition, and Sewage Systems
• Planning Applications for Minor Variances, Zoning Amendments
• Entranceways, Road Cuts, Oversize Loads, and Water/Sewer Connections

Free online forms and permits are also available for:

• Pre-Consultation Form for initial Development Proposals
• Temporary Road Use
• Wharf Access
• Municipal Consent - Utilities

For those who prefer in-person service, our staff at the administrative office in Lansdowne are happy to assist.

The new portal will launch on March 30, 2026.