Hydrant Flushing Program

The Public Works Department will be conducting an intensive hydrant flushing program throughout the Town of Carleton Place starting April 22nd, 2025.  Crews will be flushing hydrants for the next few weeks throughout Carleton Place.  During flushing activities, it is possible that the water may appear slightly discolored within the general area where flushing is … Read more

Pitch-In 2025

Residents of the Town of Carleton Place are invited to Pitch-In to help tidy up our neighbourhood parks and trails. Participants will be supplied with bags & disposable gloves to assist with the task. Filled bags can be left at the nearest garbage can at a park or trail, and Recreation staff will pick them … Read more

Easter Waste Collection – Friday, April 18th, 2025 – Good Friday

Due to the Good Friday holiday, garbage & recycling collection that would normally occur on Friday, April 18th, will instead occur on Saturday, April 19th, 2025. On Monday, April 21st, garbage and recycling will be collected as usual. For waste collection questions, please call (613) 257-1195For recycling questions, please call (888) 597-1541 For more information, … Read more

Portions of Mississippi RiverWalk Trail Under Water

The Carleton Place Recreation and Culture Department has closed a portion of the Mississippi RiverWalk Trail due to high water. The trail is temporarily closed from the picnic table/lookout area right before the pedestrian bridge to Anthony Curro Park until the water recedes. A notice will be issued when the section of the trail is … Read more

Proclamation – National Volunteer Week

WHEREAS National Volunteer Week, from April 27 to May 3, 2025, celebrates the generosity and dedication of volunteers who contribute their time, skills, and energy to support and strengthen our community; and WHEREAS the theme for 2025 is Volunteers Make Waves, which highlights the power, impact and importance of individual and collective volunteer efforts across Canada; … Read more

Proclamation – Vimy Ridge Day 2025 

WHEREAS April 9 marks Vimy Ridge Day, a time to honor and remember the bravery and sacrifice of Canadian soldiers who fought during the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917; and  WHEREAS the Battle of Vimy Ridge is a defining moment in Canadian history, symbolizing unity, courage, and national pride; and  WHEREAS the Town of … Read more

Bare Root Tree Planting Program 

Residents must use the Town’s new online ordering system to purchase trees. Please use this link to make your purchase: https://online.carletonplace.ca/bare-root-trees To ensure the Town of Carleton Place’s tree population is maintained and enhanced for years to come, we are making trees available to Town of Carleton Place residents at a subsidized rate. For $25.00, a … Read more

Freezing Rain Conditions

Environment Canada’s Freezing Rain Warning is still in effect. Freezing rain is forecast to continue until early this evening. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. Slow down when driving in slippery conditions. Watch for taillights ahead and maintain a safe following distance. Beware of branches or electrical wires that could break … Read more

Potential Weekend Storm

Environment Canada has issued a Snowfall Warning and a Special Weather Statement for this weekend. Significant snowfall is expected tonight (Friday, March 28th) into Saturday with accumulations of 10 to 20cm. The snow may become mixed with ice pellets at times for some areas overnight. Snow and ice pellets will become lighter Saturday morning, but … Read more