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Notice of Public Hearing - Application for Minor Variance No. A1/24 (245 Daniel Street South)

In The Matter of Section 45, of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990; and

In The Matter of an application for minor variance, with respect to the following:

Location of Property

245 Daniel St S, Arnprior ON

Purpose and Effect of Consent Application

Permission is requested for variance from the following Zoning By-law Amendment provisions:

1. That Section 5.6 Loading requires a loading space to be setback a minimum of 7.5m from any Residential Zone boundary be reduced to 2.4 metres;
2. That Section 5.6 Loading...

Flood Watch - April 15th, 2024

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Pembroke District, is advising area residents that a Flood Watch is in effect areas along the Ottawa River until Monday, April 22, 2024.

Residents in Renfrew County / Pembroke District should consider the following:

• Significant rainfall (up to 75 mm) was received in the Abitibi-Timiskaming area between April 11 and 13. This event melted most of the remaining snow, which increased the amount of runoff. The combined effect of rain and snowmelt caused...
  

Rising Ottawa River Water Levels

The Ottawa River Regulating Committee would like to inform watershed residents that levels and flows along the Ottawa River have begun increasing due to increasing spring runoff. It cautions residents along the shores of the Ottawa River from Mattawa down to the Montreal Region that throughout the spring freshet period water levels can rise rapidly at times and cause minor flooding in low-lying areas. Spring started early this year and the snow cover has slowly melted away from the central and...

Proclamation for 911 Dispatcher Awareness Week (April 14th to 20th, 2024)

Whereas emergencies can strike without warning, necessitating immediate action and the involvement of well-prepared emergency services; and

Whereas the 911 Dispatchers of the Renfrew Central Ambulance Communications Centre, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Brockville Fire Department serve as the unsung heroes and vital first point of contact in these critical moments, acting with speed, precision, and empathy; and

Whereas 911 Dispatchers skillfully dispatch paramedic services, fire departments...

Proclamation for Earth Day (April 22nd, 2024)

Whereas Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd each year, and is a key time to unite our community and make a positive impact on the environment; and

Whereas the theme for Earth Day 2024 is “Planet vs. Plastics” which aims to emphasize our collective commitment to tackle the plastics crisis by reducing plastics production by 60% by 2040 and aspiring to forge a plastic-free future; and

Whereas Earth Day is known as the movement to change the business climate, political climate, and how we take action...