On behalf of Council and the Municipality of North Grenville, we join Canadians across the country in remembering the 14 women whose lives were tragically taken in the 1989 Montréal massacre. Over three decades ago, a gunman entered a classroom at École Polytechnique Montréal and deliberately targeted and murdered these women in an act of gender-based violence.

North Grenville, ON – Since its launch on January 15, 2024, NGtransit has been dedicated to providing reliable, accessible, and user-friendly transportation for the North Grenville community. To date, NGtransit has completed over 8,013 trips, serving 8,484 passengers.

North Grenville, ON – The Municipality of North Grenville is inviting residents to share their input and priorities as part of the development of the 2025 municipal budget. A public survey is now open, offering community members the opportunity to provide feedback that will help shape the Municipality’s spending and priorities for the upcoming year.

On November 25, 2024, the Municipality of North Grenville stands with communities across the globe to observe the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Since its inception in 1981, this day has served as a profound call to action—to confront the pervasive issue of gender-based violence, honour the resilience of survivors, and remember those whose lives were tragically cut short.

North Grenville, ON – Last week, the Government of Ontario announced up to $21.8 million in funding to support the expansion of North Grenville’s Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP), a critical investment to meet the needs of North Grenville’s rapidly growing community. The expansion of the plant will ensure that the Municipality can continue to provide essential services for its residents and businesses - as well as to welcome new commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional developments. This includes but is not limited to new schools, a potential hotel, and a prospective provincial correctional facility.

After multiple discussions with Municipal Council and staff that began this past spring to ensure the continued success and sustainability of the Ferguson Forest Centre (FFC), North Grenville’s Municipal Council has approved a $200,000 bridge loan. The loan is being provided during a critical time in the Ferguson Forest’s transformation of its tree nursery. This decision reflects the Municipality’s commitment to supporting crucial community assets while ensuring responsible fiscal oversight.

On behalf of the Municipality of North Grenville and Members of Council, we join with our community in solemn reflection this Remembrance Day.

Each year on November 11, Canadians come together to honor the courageous individuals in uniform who served and sacrificed in the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, United Nations peacekeeping missions, and Canada’s mission in Afghanistan. We remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and we celebrate the bravery of all who have risked their lives for our freedom.

Mayor Nancy Peckford issued the following statement on behalf of the Council in honor of Indigenous Veterans Day:

 On behalf of the Municipality of North Grenville and Members of Council, I would like to express our deep respect and gratitude for the invaluable contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples to Canada’s military efforts.

North Grenville, ON – The Municipality of North Grenville is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded four (4) Blooms in the 2024 Communities in Bloom provincial competition.

This recognition underscores North Grenville’s dedication to environmental sustainability, community engagement, and beautification efforts.

North Grenville, ON - The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee (EDIAC) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 EDI Fund, established to support initiatives that promote EDI values within our community. A total of $14,083 has been awarded across five (5) key projects, including: