News

As the Victoria Day long weekend approaches, the Township of North Dumfries would like to remind residents of the following closures and safety guidelines:
Holiday Closures The Township Administration Office will be closed on Monday, May 19th for Victoria Day. The North Dumfries Community Complex (NDCC) will be closed from Saturday, May 17th to Monday, May 19th.
Fireworks By-law Reminder Fireworks are a popular way to celebrate, but it’s important to do so...
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Ayr – Region of Waterloo Councillor Kari Williams, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer, passed away on April 29 th .    Township Council and the residents of North Dumfries wish to extend our thoughts to the family and friends of Regional Councillor Williams at this most difficult time.
Kari Williams was first elected to Regional Council in 2022 representing the City of Kitchener. 
“Councillor Williams was a passionate advocate...
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Public Advisory #1
Issued:   Thursday April 3 rd , 2025   9:00 am
 Flood Warning
Flood Warning Zone 2 - Ayr
Nith River
The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has issued a Flood Warning for the watershed.   Specific to North Dumfries and the Community of Ayr, the GRCA has issued a Flood Warning for Zone 2 which is specific to Nith River.
Temperatures in the watershed have increased to double digits above...
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North Dumfries, Ontario - Today, Bryan May, Member of Parliament for Cambridge and North Dumfries, on behalf of Canada’s Minister for Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, announced an investment of $5,000,000 for North Dumfries’ Net Zero Arena Project. Funding was awarded through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program.
The Township of North Dumfries’ exciting project to construct a new state-of-the-art ice...
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Pursuant to the Township of North Dumfries Procedural By-law No. 3470-24, Section 5.5(a), Mayor Foxton has called an Emergency Meeting of Council to deal with an emergency, or an extraordinary situation.
An Emergency Council Meeting, to take place electronically (zoom) on:
Thursday, March 13, 2025
At 4:00 p.m.
The purpose of the Emergency Council Meeting is to discuss the following item:
Grant Money for Federal Government – Twin Pad Arena Project.
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