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Avian influenza confirmed in wild birds in Kingston

Posted on Friday, February 09, 2024 04:44 PM

Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, has been confirmed in deceased Canada geese that were found recently in the City of Kingston.

To help protect the health and safety of residents and pets, Loyalist Township is providing the following information.

Avoid handling sick or dead birds

Members of the public should not handle sick or dead wild birds, as they could be infected with diseases that can spread to humans. Pets should also be kept away from sick or dead wildlife.

If handling sick or dead wild...

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Update on Amherst Islander II Following ROMA Conference

Posted on Friday, January 26, 2024 04:18 PM

Loyalist Township Council joined more than 1,600 participants from across the province this week at the 2024 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference. A key priority for the Township delegation was advocacy concerning the commissioning of the Amherst Islander II.

On January 23, 2024, a Township delegation met with the Minister of Transportation, The Hon. Mr. Prabmeet Sarkaria, to discuss an agreeable path towards commissioning of the Amherst Islander II. The discussions were...

Township to meet with Minister Sarkaria at ROMA

Posted on Friday, January 19, 2024 12:00 PM

Deputy Mayor Townend has released the following statement to advise residents that the Township will be meeting with the Minister of Transportation, The Hon. Mr. Prabmeet Sarkaria MPP at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference next week.

Dear Residents,

As part of Loyalist Township’s ongoing efforts to communicate information about the status of the Amherst Islander II, I want to share that the Township will be meeting with the Minister of Transportation Mr. Prabmeet Sarkaria...

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Deputy Mayor Statement Regarding the Amherst Islander II

Posted on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 11:07 AM

Dear Residents,

I want to recognize your enduring patience as you await updates regarding the status of the Amherst Islander II. I acknowledge and understand the frustration you feel when faced with a lack of information. However, I want to assure you that Council and staff remain committed to providing accurate information to residents whenever possible. Moving forward, more routine updates should be expected.

At this moment in time, staff have been working to prepare the update below, with MTO...

Public Meeting - Loyalist Estates Phase 15

Posted on Thursday, January 11, 2024 09:14 AM

The Council of the Corporation of Loyalist Township has received the complete applications listed below pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, and Council for Loyalist Township has scheduled a hybrid Public Meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter to consider an amendment to the Official Plan, amendment to the comprehensive Zoning By-Law 2001-38, as amended, and a Draft Plan of Subdivision, in accordance with the provisions of Section...