News

The community is invited to join us for a special celebration as we raise the 25th Anniversary of Amalgamation Flag at the Municipal office, 1233 Prince Street, Lansdowne.

This commemorative flag features a community-inspired design created by Mr. JP Jackson, capturing the 25th year of Amalgamation. We are excited to officially raise the flag and mark this special milestone together.

Date: Monday, July 6, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Municipal office, 1233 Prince Street, Lansdowne, ON

Join us as we celebrate our community, recognize the creativity behind this special design, and proudly raise our anniversary flag for all to see.

The Weekly Update for June 22 to June 26 is here.

Look for a new Weekly Update every Friday!

June 26, 2026, Lansdowne, ON – Families, children, Council members, staff, community members, and project partners gathered today to celebrate the grand reopening of Jerry Park, marking the completion of exciting upgrades that include new accessible and inclusive playground equipment designed to welcome children of all abilities.

The celebration brought the community together to recognize the importance of creating safe, welcoming spaces where residents can connect, play, and enjoy the outdoors. The event featured remarks from Mayor Smith Gatcke and Councillor Kelman (a member of the Recreation Working Group), as well as the official ribbon-cutting to mark the reopening of the enhanced park space.

Take notice that the Council of the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands will hold a public meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be to consider the following application for amendment:

Official Plan Amendment Application D09-2026-001 and Zoning By-law Amendment Application D14-2026-007 – Administrative Amendments

Zoning By-law Amendment Application D14-2026-008 Administrative Amendment – to permit limited structures within the 30-metre water setback with a maximum combined area of 14 square metres. The proposed exception would not apply to lots fronting on Highly Sensitive Lake Trout Lakes (Charleston and Red Horse) and would not permit structures containing sleeping accommodation within the setback area.

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

Take notice that the Committee of Adjustment for the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 30, 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 - June 30, 2026.

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada. Take the opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions, and experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, and reflect on how we can contribute to reconciliation.

June is Seniors Month

On behalf of TLTI, we want to give a shout out. Let's celebrate the contributions, experiences and achievements of older adults in our community throughout the month.

Join us on June 11th at the Lansdowne Community Hall from 2 pm. to 4 p.m. as we celebrate and honour seniors across the Township. Enjoy some music and presentations. Light refreshments and snacks will be available.

Happy Pride Month

This June, we proudly celebrate the diversity, resilience, and contributions of 2SLGBTQAI+ community members in our township and beyond. Join us in celebrating love, identity, and belonging.

For more information on the progressive pride flag and what the colours represent, check out this video on YouTube;
https://youtu.be/VwVjFSio7dY?si=ROWmnYlPCJ8Ub55c

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.