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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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Pursuant to the Township of North Dumfries Procedural By-law No. 3130-20, Section 5.10(b), the Clerk hereby gives written notice of a Special Council Meeting that has been called by Mayor Foxton.
A Special Council Meeting, to take place in the Dumfries Room at the North Dumfries Community Complex (NDCC), 2958 Greenfield Road, Ayr, as follows:
Monday, July 17, 2023
at 6:00 p.m.
The purpose of the special meeting is to discuss a Closed Session item, as it relates...
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A message from Mayor Foxton:   Earlier this week, I was deeply saddened to learn of the horrific hate motivated attacks at the University of Waterloo. The Township of North Dumfries stands with the victims, their families, the university community, the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and all who have all been affected by this senseless act of hate.   Hate crimes have no place in our community. As part of our Strategic Plan, we are working to ensure North Dumfries is an inclusive...
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