North Grenville, ON - The Municipality of North Grenville is excited to announce the upcoming First Impressions Community Exchange Program. Members of our community will be completing the exchange with Petawawa throughout the month of June. This initiative aims to enhance our local environment by gaining valuable feedback from secret shopper-style visitors who will provide a first impressions report to the Economic Development Department and Council on their findings.

North Grenville, ON – The Municipality of North Grenville is delighted to announce the completion of several upgrades to Riverside Park. The Riverside Park Revitalization Initiative, started in 2019, has been designed to offer families, youth and seniors a more enjoyable and inclusive outdoor experience at North Grenville’s largest multi-use park.

As we observe National AccessAbility Week from May 26 to June 1, 2024, it is a time for us to reflect on the importance of inclusion and accessibility within our community. This week serves as a reminder of the progress we’ve made in removing barriers and our ongoing commitment to ensuring that every member of our community can participate fully in all aspects of life.

North Grenville is proud to announce its achievement of the Platinum Level Certification from the World Council on City Data (WCCD). This prestigious recognition underscores North Grenville’s unwavering commitment to data-driven decision-making and maintaining high-caliber data standards. The certification was presented to Mayor Peckford and Council by Dr. Patricia McCarney, President and CEO of the World Council on City Data at the Council meeting on May 21, 2024.

NORTH GRENVILLE, ON – The Municipality of North Grenville proudly announces the second annual call for applications to the Arts and Culture Development Fund (ACDF), signaling a renewed commitment to fostering creativity and cultural enrichment within our community.

NORTH GRENVILLE, ON – The North Grenville Fire Department is pleased to announce the launch of its 2024 recruitment campaign for volunteer firefighters. This initiative aims to bolster the department’s ranks with dedicated individuals committed to serving and protecting the community.

Federal public servants should support the economies of where they reside, not where they work
by Mayor Nancy Peckford

In recent weeks, Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe & Ontario’s Premier have appealed to federal Minister Anita Anand to get public servants ‘back to the office’ a minimum of three days a week in Ottawa’s downtown core. News from an anonymous insider this past weekend suggested this message is being heeded.

NORTH GRENVILLE, ON – Community Living Month, an annual initiative spanning over two decades, returns to Ontario this May.

The North Grenville Municipal Council officially designated May as Community Living Month, emphasizing inclusivity and support for all community members. The flag was raised at the Municipal Centre following the annual Breakfast Pancake fundraiser that took place Wednesday, May 1^st.

Statement from Mayor Nancy Peckford:

May 1^st, 2024 marks the commemoration of First Responders Day, established by the Ontario legislature on December 10, 2013. This significant day pays tribute to the unwavering dedication and invaluable contributions of first responders. 

NORTH GRENVILLE, ON – The Municipality of North Grenville proudly announces its commitment to the arts and to community development - with a dedicated allocation of $50,000 in support of North Grenville’s community’s largest summer event, the Kemptville Live Music Festival.