Amanda Charania The fall curbside leaf collection period will begin on Monday, November 2nd, and end on November 13th, 2026. Please place leaf bags at the curb during the collection period and follow these guidelines: • Bags should be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. • Public Works will only accept items in paper leaf bags. Items … Read more
WHEREAS, the United Nations General Assembly designated November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women to raise awareness of, and call for action to end, violence against women and girls around the world; and WHEREAS, violence against women and girls remains one of the most widespread human rights violations, affecting … Read more
WHEREAS, October 18-24, 2026, is celebrated across the Province as Ontario Public Library Week, coordinated by the Ontario Library Association to raise awareness of the valuable role public libraries play in the lives of Ontarians and their communities; and WHEREAS, the Carleton Place Public Library is a community hub for lifelong learning, literacy, connection and … Read more
WHEREAS, research consistently shows that high-quality early learning and child care supports the intellectual, emotional, social and physical development of young children and lays the foundation for lifelong learning and well-being; and WHEREAS, accessible, high-quality child care strengthens families and our broader community by enabling parents and caregivers to work, study and participate fully in … Read more
WHEREAS, National Child Day is celebrated annually on November 20th to recognize Canada’s commitment to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which affirms the rights of children to be heard, protected, and WHEREAS, by ratifying the Convention in 1991, Canada committed to ensuring that all children are treated with dignity and … Read more
WHEREAS, municipal governments deliver the services residents rely on every day, from safe drinking water, roads and waste collection to recreation, libraries, emergency services and land use planning, and play a vital role in shaping the character, priorities and quality of life of our community; and WHEREAS, the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers … Read more
WHEREAS, small businesses are the backbone of our local economy, driving innovation, fostering community resilience, and creating vital employment opportunities for our citizens; and WHEREAS, Canadian entrepreneurs demonstrate remarkable adaptability and dedication by embracing new technologies, optimizing productivity, and strengthening our local supply chains; and WHEREAS, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) has organized … Read more
Construction activities anticipated for the upcoming week include the following: Public Works Yard 97 Franklin Street The concrete slab in the new five-bay garage has been completed, and structural steel is anticipated to arrive on September 24th, 2026. Upcoming works at the salt dome include garage door, man door and exhaust fan installation. Work on … Read more
September 30, 2026 WHEREAS Orange Shirt Day grew from the experience of residential school Survivor Phyllis Webstad, whose new orange shirt was taken from her on her first day at residential school; and WHEREAS the orange shirt has become a symbol of the loss of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children and affirms … Read more
October 2026 WHEREAS breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Canadian women and can affect people of all genders, as well as their families, friends, caregivers and communities; and WHEREAS approximately one in eight Canadian women is expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime; and WHEREAS increased awareness, access to … Read more
