News Releases

Important information that affects citizens of the Township of North Dumfries. Check here for related news and important bulletins.  

Grocery Store Application Information

As most people in Ayr and surrounding area have heard there is an application for a grocery store and Tim Horton's which is proposed for a location on Northumberland Street (opposite Broom Street). The following reports were submitted to the Township along with the applications to amend the Township Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw. They are available here to download or view online. Any new information about the proposal, plus any Township meeting notices, Planning Reports, etc. will be posted here for your information.

•  Planning Report
• Planning Appendices
• Site Servicing and Stormwater Management Design Report
• Details Plan and Site Servicing Plan
• Noise Study
• Traffic Impact Study
• Site Plan

trillium grant accepted to put flooring
on the ndcc walking track

Township of North Dumfries Mayor Rob Deutschmann announced today (April 11, 2012) that the Township will be recieving a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to install flooring on the Steven and Carol Lowe Heritage Transportation Group Walking Track at the North Dumfries Community Complex.

A group of approximately 20 members of the community, along with MPP Rob Leone, Trillium Foundation representative Molly Kriksic and North Dumfries Ward 3 Councillor Gord Taylor were on hand for the announcement at the NDCC.

The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) invests $120 million in projects that help create healthier and more vibrant communities across the province of Ontario. With three decades of grant makind and a long history of community building, OTF recognizes the importance of providing all Ontarians with access to recreational activities in order to promote a healthier lifestyle. For more information about the group please visit the Ontario Trillium Foundation website.

"I would like to congratulate the Township of North Dumfries on its grant of $46,900. It was important for us at OTF to approve this grant so that this venue (NDCC) can continue to thrive and make this community a healthier and more vibrant place for years to come." said Kriksic.

Thank you to all who showed support during the grant application process and Michelle Poissant our Community Outreach Coordinator for seeing this to completion. The installation of the flooring will take place this spring or early summer.

where to find some peace
& quiet

An article recently featured in the Kitchener Record may give some residents of the Region of Waterloo to branch out further into their community. A well defined list of quiet parks that every resident should try and see this summer. This article even features some parks in North Dumfries, including the Ayr Mill Pond. Take a look and see where you would like to venture this summer.

Click here for the link to the article.

ayr horticultural society has embarked on major
project in ayr's centennial park

The Ayr Horticultural Society has embarked on anothe major project in Ayr's Centennial Park. This $22,000.00 project involves 8,000 square feet of the park. Ayr-area business, "Quiet Nature" completed the planting last week. There are 8 deciduous trees, 30 Eastern White Cedars, a variety of low shrubs and wide variety of carefully selected perennials and grasses.

The Ayr Horticultural Society has supported about $10,000.00 of the project to clean up and landscape our beautiful Centennial Park. 

Region losing battle to dangerous plant
june 20th, 2011

Please read the article in the Record for information on the battle against Hogweed, an invasive and dangerous plant cropping up across our Region. Our region has prime locations for this plant to grow as it prefers moist soil and areas along rivers and streams. This plant is caustic and will burn skin if touched and if it gets in your eyes can cause permanent damage. The Region is working on a plan to remove these plants but for now be wary of these plants. The plant can grow up to 4 metres tall, is very hairy, has purple blotchy stems, and wide leaves with a cluster of white flowers at the top. For more information on the plant, pamphlets are available at the Township Office. If you spot any of these plants please do not touch it or attempt disposal rather contact your Local Municipal Weed Inspector at (519) 575-4016 or by email at lrs@region.waterloo.on.ca.