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Proclamation for Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week (November 1st to 7th, 2024)

Whereas carbon monoxide (CO) is often referred to as the silent killer because it is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas; and

Whereas CO is the leading cause of accident poisoning deaths in North America; and

Whereas each year, it proves fatal for dozens of Canadians and makes thousands more sick with what they think is the flu; and

Whereas increasing awareness of the importance of having functioning carbon monoxide detectors can help save lives; and

Whereas this November, the Town of Arnprior’s...

Council Highlights - October 15th, 2024

Stay-up-to-date with what’s happening at the Council table with the Town of Arnprior’s meetings in just a few minutes.  Please note these summaries are not an official record of Council meetings. Official minutes are posted online once they are approved during a subsequent meeting. You can also access the meeting recording on the Town’s YouTube channel.

Staff Reports:

Award WPCC SCADA PLC 5 Migration Project

Council received a staff report and passed a by-law to award the project contract to Capital...

Proclamation for World Polio Day (October 24th, 2024)

Whereas Rotary International is the world’s first and one of the largest non-profit, humanitarian service organizations around the globe with over 46,000 clubs; and,

Whereas the Rotary Club funds projects and sponsors local volunteers with community expertise to provide medical supplies, health care, clean water, food production, job training and education not millions in need, particularly in developing countries; and,

Whereas in 1985, Rotary International launched PolioPlus and spearheaded...

Proclamation for Ontario Public Library Week (October 20th to 26th, 2024)

Whereas October 20th to 26th, 2024 is celebrated across the province as “Ontario Public Library Week”; and

Whereas during this week, libraries and library partners raise awareness of the valuable role that libraries play in our lives and in our communities; and

Whereas the Arnprior Public Library serves as a community hub for lifelong learning and plays a vital role in helping citizens of all ages access the information and tools that they need to live, learn and work; and

Whereas the board, staff and...

Proclamation for Small Business Week (October 20th to 26th, 2024)

Whereas Small Business Week has been recognized across Canada since 1981 as an opportunity to celebrate the small business owners who provide essential services, local jobs, and an invaluable touchpoint in our communities; and

Whereas the Business Development Bank of Canada organizes Small Business Week to pay tribute to Canadian entrepreneurs; and

Whereas this year’s theme is “The Power of Small: Defying the Odds” to recognize the challenges and opportunities that small and medium sized businesses...