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Mayor Foxton and Members of Township Council wish to extend their sincerest condolences to the family and friends of former Township Councillor Wallace Lake.
Mr. Lake passed away recently and was a Township Councillor for five terms of Office during the time periods of 1985 to 1991 and 1994 to 2000.  Flags at all Township facilities have been lowered to half mast in honour of Wallace Lake.
“In his time as a Councillor, Wallace demonstrated many wonderful character...
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The Township of North Dumfries Administration Office and the North Dumfries Community Complex (NDCC) will be CLOSED on Monday, October 11th for Thanksgiving Day. 
The Township Administration Office will re-open on Tuesday, October 12th at 8:30 a.m.
Wishing you a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend!

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PUBLIC ADVISORY #1
Issued:   September 23 rd , 2021  9:00 am
FLOOD WARNING
Zone 1 -  Nith River, Ayr  
The Grand River Conservation Area (GRCA) has issued a Flood Warning (Zone 1 Areas – Nith River) for the Nith River affecting the Community of Ayr.
Over the past 48 hours, the Grand River watershed has received between 60 mm to 100 mm of rainfall. Flows in local waterways have begun to increase and are forecasted to...
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Proof of vaccine required to enter municipal recreation facilities Area municipalities asking patrons to ‘check before you rec’   (Waterloo Region) – As required by the Province of Ontario, beginning September 22, municipalities across Waterloo Region will require all individuals entering an indoor municipal recreation facility or community centre to provide proof of full vaccination along with identification. Exemptions include: Patrons entering...
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North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich, ON – After a successful event in 2020, the popular dining event will return again this fall!   #TastetheCountryside is a 10-day dining event in the Region of Waterloo’s countryside, promoting delicious local menus that incorporate local produce! The event has been coordinated by the Townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich, along with Explore Waterloo Region and Wellington-Waterloo Community...
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