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The Weekly Update for November 2 to November 6 is here.

Look for a new Weekly Update every Friday.

The flags at the Township office are being lowered to half-mast at the end of today and will remain so throughout the weekend to recognize Indigenous Veterans Day on November 8. The flags will be lowered to half-mast again on Tuesday afternoon for Remembrance Day on November 11.

We honor the significant contributions of military personnel who protect the rights and freedoms of Canadians. We also remember those who lost their lives for our country, as well as those whose lives were forever changed.

Take notice that the Council of the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands will hold a public meeting on Monday, December 7, 2026, at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be to consider the following application for amendment:

Zoning By-law Amendment Application D14-2026-012 – 244 Back St

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

On November 10th, the Water Pumping Station Project continues in Lansdowne.

Crews will be repairing sewer lines in the area of King and Garden Streets and residents may experience slightly slower draining of their pipes.

Questions may be directed to 613-659-2415.

The TLTI Township Office and Waste Sites will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, for Remembrance Day.

Regular office and waste site hours resume Thursday, November 12.

Poppies are available throughout the Township in exchange for a small donation to support veterans and their families in need. Remembrance Day Ceremonies are taking place across the Township at the following locations:

▪️ Lyndhurst Legion, 304 Lyndhurst Rd. Lyndhurst - 10:30 a.m.
▪️ Seeley's Bay Legion, 116 Bay Street, Seeley's Bay - 10:30 a.m.
▪️ Lansdowne Community Veterans Memorial, 101 King Street West, Lansdowne - 10:15 a.m., public will then proceed outside 11 a.m. for the ceremony and laying of the wreaths.
▪️ Rockport Cenotaph, 20 Front Street, Rockport - 1:00 p.m.

November 15, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Affected Township streets:
• Jessie
• Ivan
• Frederick
• Garden
• Gilbert
• Centre
• Beatty
• Church

For more information, contact TLTI Roads Division at 613-659-2415 ext. 234

(Lansdowne) – The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands (TLTI) was invited to meet and officially welcome new physician Dr. Imran Tariq to the St. Lawrence District Medical Centre in Lansdowne. Dr. Tariq is now a member of the Thousand Islands Family Health Organization (FHO) and the Upper Canada Family Health Team (FHT). Dr. Imran Tariq is joining Dr. Wakefield and Dr. Samikian at the Lansdowne location. Dr. Tariq was recruited through the Health Workforce Innovations recruitment program.

Take notice that the Committee of Adjustment for the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 1:00 pm.

For further information, including how to participate/comment in the public hearing, please visit the Township website.

Committee of Adjustment Meeting - November 24, 2026

The certified Election Results for the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands are now available on the Election page.

Mayor Smith-Gatcke received the First Poppy of 2026 from Seeley’s Bay Royal Canadian Legion Branch #491 President Martin Hankes-Drielsma in Council Chambers today. The First Poppy presentation marks the official start of the Poppy Campaign, honouring veterans.