Amanda Charania WHEREAS the Town of Carleton Place recognizes the importance of transitioning to a circular economy, which emphasizes designing out waste, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems; and WHEREAS October has been designated as Circular Economy Month, a time to educate and empower Canadians to support an economy that protects the planet … Read more
WHEREAS October is internationally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a dedicated period for educating the public about breast cancer, promoting early detection, and supporting those affected by the disease; and WHEREAS the theme for this year’s observance, “No-one should face breast cancer alone,” emphasizes the importance of community support, accessible care, and shared knowledge … Read more
WHEREAS September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a designated day of remembrance to honour victims and survivors of Canada’s Indigenous residential school system; and WHEREAS it is a day to continue learning about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and our roles and responsibilities towards reconciliation as a community; and … Read more
National Forest Week: Each year, National Forest Week is celebrated across Canada by many individual governments, companies and organizations for the importance forests have played in the development of Canada and still do across the country. Again in 2025, we are witnessing a year of Wildfires from coast to coast to coast. For us in … Read more
The Director of Public Works has issued a new blasting permit for a small amount of additional work to be completed at the Coleman Central Phase 2 Subdivision. The work is scheduled to begin tomorrow (Thursday, September 4th, 2025) and is expected to be completed by the end of the week, weather permitting. For further information, … Read more
The Director of Public Works has issued a blasting permit for the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion projects. Blasting is expected to be completed by December 19th, 2025. The blasting is to facilitate the rock removal for the installation of the new structures at both plants. Questions? Please email gbourgon@carletonplace.ca
The Carleton Place Development Services Department is launching a custom-developed electronic permitting (e-permitting) system starting in January 2026. The new permitting system was designed by StoneShare at a cost of $60,000 and leverages the Town’s existing Microsoft-based filing systems. Exclusive e-permitting will be available for all Development Permit Applications, as well as property inquiries and … Read more
Road resurfacing will be taking place on a section of Townline Road east of Highway 7 from Edwards Drive to McNeely Avenue beginning Thursday, August 28th. “Lanark County has retained Miller Paving Ltd. to conduct micro-surfacing on Townline Road, which will take approximately one (1) week to complete. Micro surfacing is an important investment in … Read more
This Wednesday, August 27th, is the last Wednesday evening option of the 2025 season to use the Compost Yard at 1 Bates Drive. The yard will be open from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please note, the Compost Yard will remain open each Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. until early November. Residents are … Read more
Due to the Labour Day Holiday on Monday, September 1st, 2025, garbage & recycling collection will instead occur on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025. No other waste collection days will be impacted by the Labour Day Holiday. For waste collection questions, please call: 613-257-1195 For recycling questions, please call 1-888-597-1541 or email customercareont@emterra.ca For more information, … Read more
