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The Weekly Update for July 13 to July 17 is here.

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Kingston – Cataraqui Conservation is extending its Shoreline Conditions Statement today, advising municipalities and the public about water levels on Lake Ontario and the upper St. Lawrence River.

Lake Ontario water levels are expected to remain relatively stable or continue a slow decline over the coming weeks. However, higher water levels are possible if wetter-than-average weather and water supply conditions return.
By way of explanation, the International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board (ILOSLRB), which manages Lake Ontario outflows and forecasts water levels, reported the following in its July 13, 2026, briefing:

• The lake-wide average water level of Lake Ontario has decreased two centimetres to 75.37 metres since Thursday, July 9
• If outflows continue to match or exceed net total supplies, Lake Ontario water levels are expected to remain stable or gradually decline in the coming weeks

Take notice that the Committee of Adjustment for the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 28, 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 - July 28, 2026

(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.

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville will be removing an existing stone masonry wall and constructing a new engineered retaining wall in Lansdowne to improve slope stability and enhance public safety.

Location: County Road 3 (Prince Street) at County Road 34 (King Street W.)

Start Date: June 1, 2026
End Date: July 31, 2026

The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands has served notice of Intention to Designate Three (3) Properties Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, 181 Tower Road, 186 Main Street, and 117 Raison Road.

For Further Information and to access the Notices for each of the three properties, visit our Public Notice page on our website.

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 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.

March 5, 2026 – SEELEY’S BAY, ON – Parks Canada will begin the full replacement of Brass Point Bridge in Seeley’s Bay in summer 2026, with reopening expected in early 2028. This project will replace both the historic swing and fixed bridges, upgrade roadway infrastructure, and ensure the long-term safety and functionality of this key crossing on the Rideau Canal National Historic Site.