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Ayr – Council is pleased to announce that it has finalized a lease agreement with Farrow Limited for the new Township Municipal Offices to be located at 106 Earl Thompson Road.
“We are very excited to be moving into the new Township Offices and welcoming the residents to the new location,” said Mayor Foxton.
The new office location was chosen after an extensive review of options for the Township Offices that included leasing space, building a new facility,...
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Thank you to everyone who submitted a name for the new park located at Challenger Avenue near Freer Drive in Ayr. Leisure and Community Services staff picked five names from the submissions. Now we need the community to vote for one. The top three names from your vote will go to Council in November. Council will then choose a name out of the top three as determined by you. Voting is open until October 20, 2023.

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This Saturday, September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is also Orange Shirt Day.  This is a day we wear orange to honour the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.  Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.
To understand the ongoing legacy of residential schools...
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AYR, ON   -   The Township has lowered all flags at the North Dumfries Community Complex in recognition of the passing of City of Cambridge Ward 1 Councillor Donna Reid.
Councillor Reid passed away on Sunday August 13 th . Donna Reid was the Councillor for Cambridge Ward 1, a position that she has held since first elected in 2010.
Councillor Reid was known as a strong advocate for Cambridge.  She approached the issues within her Ward and across the...
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Please be advised that Trussler Road is closed at the rail crossing due to a train derailment. No hazardous material is involved and there is no risk to the public.   This closure will be in effect while the derailed cars are repaired and restored to the tracks. We can expect increased traffic through Ayr while this closure is in effect.   We will provide further updates as we receive them. Please continue to monitor the Township website and social media accounts...
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