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National Day of Mourning - April 28, 2025

The National Day of Mourning is a day to remember and honour those lives lost or injured due to a workplace tragedy. It’s also a day to collectively renew our commitment to improving health and safety in the workplace and to preventing further injuries, illnesses and deaths.

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Traditionally on April 28, the Canadian flag flies at half-mast on Parliament Hill and on all federal government buildings. Employers and workers observe Day of Mourning in a variety of ways. Some light candles...

Potential Canada Post Strike

After a pause in the national Canada Post Strike at the end of 2024, negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) continue. Labour disruption is possible as early as May 22. 

While an agreement may be reached to avoid disruption, the Township is advising residents and stakeholders that a Canada Post strike could impact Township services, such as receiving property tax or utility bill payments by mail, vendor payments, planning application notices, or other...

Easter Office Closure 2025

The Township Office will be closed on Friday, April 18 for Good Friday, and Monday, April 21, for Easter Monday. 

There will be NO CHANGES to garbage and recycling collection due to the holiday, however the Trillium Road Landfill will be closed on Friday, April 18 for Good Friday. 

On behalf of Council and Staff, we wish everyone a very happy and safe Easter Weekend!

Council Approves Construction of Ingleside Fire Hall

South Stormont – At the Regular Council Meeting on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Council approved a tender bid to build the new Station 2 Fire Hall in Ingleside. The Township received nine (9) compliant bids for the Station 2 construction and awarded the tender to Robert J. Bourgon Construction in the amount of $4,294,263.00.

“Council began preparations for this moment by adding dollars to a reserve fund to see this project come together in the future," says Mayor Bryan McGillis. "We are thrilled to...