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The North Grenville Fire Service encourages all residents to actively engage with the 2024 Fire Prevention Week (FPW) theme, “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You!”. Working smoke alarms are essential for enhancing safety during a home fire, providing critical time for escape. “This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign serves as an important reminder for everyone to prioritize these vital safety messages and take action,” stated the Fire Service. Fire prevention week is October 6 - 12, 2024.
Please note: There will be various ramp closures at County Road 43 and the 416. See table below:
As we commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and observe Orange Shirt Day, we raise the Every Child Matters flag to honour the Indigenous children taken from their families to residential schools—remembering both the survivors and those who never came home.
Each year, on the last Sunday of September, the Municipality of North Grenville solemnly lowers its flags in recognition of Police and Peace Officers' National Memorial Day. This day serves as a poignant reminder of the immense sacrifices made by police and peace officers who have tragically lost their lives in the line of duty, while safeguarding the wellbeing of our communities.
The Municipality of North Grenville, in collaboration with École élémentaire et secondaire publique Rivière-Rideau and Académie catholique Notre-Dame is pleased to invite the community to the Franco-Ontarian Day Flag Raising Ceremony. The event celebrates Franco-Ontarian heritage and will include participation from local schools, recognizing the contributions of Franco-Ontarians to our community and province.
At just 18, Terry Fox lost his leg to cancer, but instead of giving up, he dedicated his life to raising awareness and funding for cancer research. His bold dream was to run across Canada to support this critical cause.
On behalf of the Municipality of North Grenville, we join Canadians across the country in recognizing National Firefighter Memorial Day in Canada. Today, we pay tribute to the courageous men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our communities.
It is with great sadness that the Municipality of North Grenville acknowledges the passing of Jean Hamlyn. Upon moving to Oxford-on-Rideau, Jean served with dedication and distinction as a Municipal Councillor, Deputy Reeve, and Reeve. In each of these roles, Jean was a tireless advocate for her community, demonstrating strong leadership and a deep commitment to improving the lives of residents across Oxford-on-Rideau and the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. Her contributions during her tenure on council had a lasting impact on local governance, shaping the community for years to come.
North Grenville, ON - The Municipality of North Grenville is pleased to announce the opening of the 2025 Community Grant Program. This initiative invites individuals, non-profits, and organizations across North Grenville to apply for grants that will support and elevate community-based projects and initiatives.
North Grenville, ON - The Municipality of North Grenville is excited to announce the second annual Mayor for a Day contest. This unique event will take place on Wednesday October 16, 2024, and will provide the selected participants with an exceptional opportunity to engage with municipal politics and civic issues alongside Mayor Nancy Peckford and her Council.