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Loyalist to receive $3.5 million in federal funding for housing initiatives

Posted on Friday, February 07, 2025 02:21 PM

Loyalist Township, Ontario - To make progress towards solving the housing crisis we need to build more homes at prices that Canadians can afford, faster. To do this we need to end restrictive zoning and speed up permitting, and add greater density, especially near transit and post-secondary institutions. The Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) will cut this red tape and fast-track at least 112,000 new homes by 2028, which cities and regions estimate will lead to the creation of over 750,000 new homes...

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Council Endorses Renewal of the W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre

Posted on Friday, November 10, 2023 10:06 AM

During the Special Council Meeting on November 9, 2023, Loyalist Township Council endorsed the renewal of the W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre which will include the construction of a new aquatic facility.

During the meeting, Council received a Validation Report which summarized the proposed design for the W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre Renewal project along with the costs, strategies, and timelines for the implementation for the first phase of the project.

This project phase represents an...

Seasonal Load Restrictions Delayed Due to Cold Weather

Posted on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 09:14 AM

The Loyalist Township Seasonal Load restrictions by-law allow load restrictions to be implemented as early as February 15, 2025. Due to the extended cold weather this winter, these restrictions will be delayed until further notice.

Township staff will be closely monitoring current weather data to determine the precise timing for enacting the restrictions. This data-driven approach ensures that load limits are implemented when road conditions are most susceptible to damage.

Seasonal load...

King Charles III Coronation Medal

Senator Peter Harder Honours Beverley Harris with King Charles III Coronation Medal

Posted on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 08:55 AM

On Sunday, February 9th, in a special ceremony held at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church on Amherst Island, Senator Peter Harder presented Beverley Harris, the Artistic Director of the Waterside Summer Series, with the prestigious King's Coronation Medal in recognition of her remarkable contributions to the arts.

The ceremony which was attended by Lennox & Addington Warden Nathan Townend, Loyalist Township Mayor Jim Hegadorn, Member of Parliament for Hastings-Lennox & Addington Shelby Kramp, and...

Solid Waste Management Master Plan Public Consultation Sessions

Posted on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:41 PM

Loyalist Township is developing a Solid Waste Management Master Plan to guide waste management planning, decision-making and services in the Township for the next 30 years. The master plan will examine:

  • The future of curbside collection
  • Decreasing landfill capacity
  • How we can divert more solid waste from landfills - examining recyclables and organics
  • Upcoming regulatory changes
  • Expected population growth
  • Costs to the Township, costs to the resident
  • Environmental sustainability

We are holding public...