Township of South Stormont
2 Mille Roches Road K0C 1P0 Long Sault, ON, Canada

ICYMI: The Township Office will remain closed to the public for walk-in traffic for the remainder of the provincewide shutdown. HOWEVER, staff remain available by telephone and email to assist, and we encourage residents to access our online services to conduct business with the Township from the comfort of your own home! For more information about how the provincewide shutdown affects Township services, please visit our website: https://www.southstormont.ca//how-does-the-lockdown-affect

The The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Manager of Economic Development. For more details, click the link below!

With considerable COVID-19 cases throughout Eastern Ontario, the Township of South Stormont has decided to extend the public closure of the Township Office to coincide with the provincewide lockdown. The office will remain closed to physical traffic from the public until Monday, January 25th, 2021. While the office may be closed to walk-in traffic, staff remain working and available to assist through telephone and email service. We also encourage residents to utilize our onl...ine services from our website, which include options for everything from requesting a landfill pass to submitting planning application documents. Residents may also use the drop-off mailbox located outside of the front entrance of the office to submit paper copies of documents or payments. For more details about how the provincewide lockdown has affected Township services, please visit our website: https://www.southstormont.ca//how-does-the-lockdown-affect

As the snow continues to fly, we want to remind residents that winter parking restrictions are in effect. We appreciate everyone's cooperation to ensure our roadways are clear and safe!

The Township is currently developing a new pet licensing program to be implemented later this year that will make licensing your dog a simple, more efficient process. While the new program is being developed, 2021 pet licensing has been paused and residents will not be required to renew their dog tags until further notice.

Did you know that residents of South Stormont who are on Water/Sewer have the opportunity to register for eBilling? eBilling is when you receive an electronic version of your bill directly to your email inbox instead of a paper bill through traditional mail. The convenient features and benefits of registering for eBilling are: ... Receiving your Water/Sewer bill fast and securely Being able to save or print a PDF version of your bill Reducing clutter by having less mail to sort through Saving trees and the energy required to print, handle and deliver paper invoices To register, simply fill out this short form online and we will take care of the rest: https://forms.southstormont.ca//E-Billing-for-Water-and-Se

The Township of South Stormont Office is currently closed to the public for the week of January 4-8, however we are open to serve our community via phone and email. Residents can drop off documents such as building permits, applications, licensing and cheque payments at the drop-off box located outside the main entrance of the office. For more information on how the Provincewide shutdown affects Township services, please visit: https://www.southstormont.ca//how-does-the-lockdown-affect

This evening at 6:45 p.m. there will be a joint Virtual Special Council Meeting/Waterfront Development Committee Meeting. The meeting includes a presentation of the DRAFT Waterfront Development Plan by Sierra Planning and Management and the MBTW Group. The livestream of the meeting can be viewed at southstormont.ca/councilmeetings begining at 6:45 p.m. (Please note the livestream link on this page will only appear once the meeting has begun). Only those wishing to speak at the meeting must pre-register for the Zoom call here: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_6nsbGaa7QcaDzCwqUDhuvQ

Mark your calendars! Registration for this season's Holiday Skating will open on Tuesday, December 8 at 12:00 p.m. and will close on Friday, December 18 at 12:00 p.m. Registration is required, and we ask that you please only sign up for sessions that you plan on attending and limit yourself to one session per day to ensure spaces for other users. View complete schedule at southstormont.ca/skating.

The holidays have come and gone and you may be wondering how to properly dispose of your real Christmas Tree. Christmas trees will be collected at the curb continuously from January 4-15. Please be sure your tree is free of all decorations and tinsel, and does not become buried or stuck in snowbanks. Don't forget, tree collection may not necessarily occur on your regular waste collection day. Simply leave your tree at the curb, and crews will collect when available.

Dress up your home for the holidays with the Winter Window Clings craft! Visit South Stormont’s YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/nqxjusoHINc) for the instructions, and visit southstormont.ca/activities for the snowflake templates. Be sure to tune in next week for the video tutorial on our Sock Snowman craft!

Fire Prevention and Public Education Officer, Nick MacGillivray is here to give you some helpful tips to stay safe during the holidays!

During the current Provincewide Shutdown, Outdoor Rinks (Weather/Volunteer permitting) will remain open with the following additional rules from the Province of Ontario. - Proper Physical Distancing of at least 2 meters between all users (unless from same household) - Hockey Games will not be permitted - Outdoor rink houses are closed Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time.

From all of Council and Staff at the Township of South Stormont, we want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe holiday season! The holidays look a little different this year, to be sure, but we encourage residents to be safe and adhere to the recommendations put forth by the Eastern Ontario Health Unit to ensure we remain safe and can return to normalcy soon. Health Unit Guidelines: https://eohu.ca//celebrating-the-holidays-safely-during-co

Mayor McGillis provides a recap of the year 2020 in the Township and shares his holiday well wishes for the residents of South Stormont. #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #MinutewiththeMayor

Please note that we are currently experiencing intermittent issues with our phone systems. Our provider is aware and are working towards having the issue resolved. Thank you for your patience and understanding, we hope to have the phone lines up and running as soon as possible.

Council and Staff are saddened to learn of the passing of Jim Bancroft, former Councillor, Reeve / Mayor. Mayor Bancroft dedicated many years to the service of his community as a member of Council of the former Township of Osnabruck and the Township of South Stormont. Jim served on numerous committees and community groups in support of the residents of the municipality. Flags at Township buildings will fly at half mast in memory of Mayor Bancroft. Our Thoughts and prayers go out to Jim’s family during this difficult time.

The Township will be hosting Virtual Public Meetings for two Zoning By-law Amendments and a Plan of Subdivision on Tuesday, December 1 at 6:00 p.m.. Details of each proposal can be found in the attached graphics or at southstormont.ca/devapps Those wishing to speak at the Virtual Public Meetings MUST pre-register in advance either through Zoom for online participation, or by calling the Township Office for telephone participation. Instructions for registration can found at the link above. Those who wish to simply view the meetings can do so by visiting southstormont.ca/councilmeetings at the time of the meeting to livestream.

With the recent announcement of the provincewide lockdown, you may be wondering how this will affect Township services. The main service change will be that the Township Office will remain closed to the public during the first week of January. Staff will be available over the telephone and email, however there will be no walk-in service available for the week of January 4-8, 2021. For more information and details of service changes or how to access Township services while the office is closed to the public, please visit our website: https://www.southstormont.ca//how-does-the-lockdown-affect

Congratulations to Angée Bassett for winning the South Stormont Fire and Rescue Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Verification Contest. Angée had the opportunity to choose a $100 gift certificate to any South Stormont restaurant and decided on Restaurante Sol de Acapulco! Thank you everyone who participated in the contest and ensured their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms were working. We hope this contest was a reminder of the importance to do so. It could save your life!

As the holidays approach, we want to remind residents that the Township Office will be closed beginning at noon on Christmas Eve. For those whose garbage/recycling collection is typically on Fridays, their collection will be delayed until Saturday for the Christmas and New Years holidays. For more information about the closure and holiday garbage collection, visit our website: https://www.southstormont.ca//township-office-holiday-clos

Please note that the Township Office will be closed on Wednesday, November 11 in recognition of Remembrance Day. There will be NO change to garbage and recycling collection due to the closure. We ask that everyone takes the time to remember those who have fought and died for our country. #lestweforget2020

The Regular South Stormont Council Meeting is underway. Tune in to the live stream here: https://www.southstormont.ca//town-/council-meetings.aspx

Today, on October 27th, Township Staff and members of Council dress purple in support of vulnerable children, youth and families in our communtiies as part of the Children's Aid Society's #DressPurpleDay2020 campaign. Join us and support our community! #IDressPurpleBecause

Due to the recent Provincewide Shutdown, all indoor recreation facilities will be closed, including the Long Sault Arena. All ice rentals and public skating times will be cancelled from December 26 to January 23. Unless Provincial Orders or Guidelines from the EOHU change, we will be resuming regular schedules on January 24. More details will be provided on our website closer to this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Paving is underway on Lakeside Drive!

Regular Council Meeting tonight at 5:00pm. Agenda can be found here: https://www.southstormont.ca//town-/council-meetings.aspx

The Township is happy to announce that your holiday wrapping paper will be recyclable this year! There are a few things to remember if you are recycling your wrapping paper, as there are some differences than with your regular recycling. 1.) Please separate your wrapping paper in CLEAR bags... 2.) Only wrapping paper should be in these recycling bags. Bows, ribbon, tape and other recycling should not. 3.) There is no limit to the number of bags of wrapping paper as long as the above steps are followed! If collection crews spot other items in the recycling bags, they will be taken as garbage and count towards your garbage bag limit. We thank you for recycling properly and helping to divert garbage from our landfill!

This week's Regular Council Meeting is scheduled for tonight at 5:00pm. This meeting is held on a Tuesday because of Remembrance Day. Please view the agenda here: https://www.southstormont.ca//town-/council-meetings.aspx

Ontario is ordering a Provincewide Shutdown requiring Ontarians to stay at home as much as possible to stop the spread of COVID19. These time-limited measures will protect health system capacity and save lives by breaking the current trend of COVID-19 transmission. The Provincewide Shutdown will come into effect on Dec. 26 at 12:01 a.m. and will be evaluated after 14 days in Northern Ontario and after 28 days in Southern Ontario, to determine if it is safe to lift any restri...ctions or if additional time is required. All Ontarians are advised to stay home as much as possible with trips limited to necessities such as food, medication, medical appointments, or supporting vulnerable community members. Learn more: https://www.southstormont.ca//ontario-announces-provincewi

The Eastern Ontario Health Unit are recommending safer alternatives to celebrate Halloween this year. If you do decide to trick-or-treat or hand out candy, the health unit has provided some recommended safety measures to do so in a safe manner. Please visit eohu.ca for safety recommendations and alternative celebration ideas! Please note, that if the situation changes, the recommendations could change, so be sure to follow the health unit website for the latest developments.

Every year during Fire Prevention Week, South Stormont Fire and Rescue firefighters are recognized for their years of service. Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic and social distancing guidelines, awards will be presented to members at a later date. On behalf of staff, Council and our residents, we would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of our incredible firefighters receiving service awards this year!

Each year staff participates in what we call "Dollar Denim Days" in which staff can make a donation to a jar on Fridays, and in exchange, they get to wear jeans to work that day. At the end of the year, the money collected is donated to local organizations in need during the holidays. This year, staff collected $1300 in donations from this program and were able to help out three incredible organizations! This year, donations were made to the Osnabruck Toy & Food Drive/ House of Lazarus Community Outreach Mission, the Long Sault Firefighters Association, and Beyond 21. We want to thank our Rock Star Customer Service Representative, Rox-Anne for organizing this fundraising effort each year, and we know the funds will be put to great use!

The two Royal Canadian Legion Branches that service South Stormont have altered their traditional Remembrance Day Ceremonies due to COVID-19. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 569 (Long Sault) will host scaled back versions of their ceremonies in both Ingleside and Long Sault on Sunday, November 8, however there will be NO luncheon afterwards. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 357 (Finch) will not be hosting their traditional service in Newington, but rather just one service at Mac...Intosh Park in Berwick on November 11 at 11:00 a.m. The Eastern Ontario Health Unit has provided information on how to participate in Remembrance Day ceremonies safely during the pandemic. Please visit their website for additional details and guidelines: https://eohu.ca/en/article/2020-11-04

Its time to get ready for the holidays and make some Christmas decor! Gather the necessary supplies and join us on our YouTube channel for the instructions on how to make a Poinsettia art piece: https://youtu.be/PD3dlg7gOmI We will be back with more video tutorials in the new year!

There are still some spots left for Public Skating this coming Sunday morning as well as throughout the week next week! Visit our website for details and to register. Limited skate aids will be available on Sundays, they will be sanitized after each session. Please note that the Sunday afternoon skate session for this week is now full. ... https://www.southstormont.ca//recreati/public-skating.aspx See more

South Stormont maintains and operates the trail that stretches from Cornwall Centre Road to St. Andrews West. There are entrances to the path on Cornwall Centre Road, Headline Road, and McIntosh Road. The fully paved trail measures approximately 5KM. NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES - As per By-law No. 2011-082 motorized vehicles are prohibited on this trail, any persons found guilty of such offence may be liable to a fine of $300.

The final draft reports for the Waterfront Development Plan and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan are now available for viewing! Please provide any final comments by Monday, January 4, 2021. The Draft Waterfront Development Plan reports can be found at southstormont.ca/waterfrontplan The Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan reports can be found at southstormont.ca/recreationplan ... Comments for the Waterfront Development Plan can be submitted to the Director of Planning and Building, Peter Young [email protected] Comments for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan can be submitted to Parks and Recreation Director, Kevin Amelotte - [email protected]

The Township of South Stormont and Municipality of South Dundas joint Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee is dedicated to bringing new doctors to our area. To help gain a better understanding of how residents use our local medical system, we’ve developed a survey to collect information. We urge all residents to complete this survey, whether you have a family doctor or not, to help paint an accurate picture of the medical needs of our communities. The information gathered through this exercise will be used for physician recruitment purposes only. Complete the survey now! - https://forms.southstormont.ca/Physician-Recruitment

Today, staff showed their holiday spirit by sporting their favourite ugly Christmas sweaters. There has been a lot of claims made for "best dressed" today, so we need your help! Tell us which ensemble you like best!

The Eastern Ontario Health Unit is strongly encouraging residents to celebrate Thanksgiving with those from your household to assist in limiting the spread of COVID-19. Visit https://eohu.ca/en/article/2020-10-08 for tips for safe alternatives to the traditional Thanksgiving gathering!

The Township of South Stormont would like to extend our congratulations and appreciation for Alexa Zummach, who was awarded the inaugural Youth Volunteer of the Year! Alexa's volunteer efforts are well recognized in the community as she assists with the 4H Club and the Stormont County Fair Board, as well as a number of community events each year. Thank you, Alexa. Your Council and community are incredibly proud and wish you all the best in your bright future!

Don't forget, tomorrow is the last day of the Long Sault Farmers Market!

A reminder that the Township Office will be closed on Monday, October 12 for Thanksgiving. There will be no change to garbage or recycling collection due to the holiday. On behalf of Staff and Council, we want to wish you all a very happy and safe Thanksgiving Weekend!

What a lovely visit we received today from Sensational Students of KA from Longue Sault Public School - UCDSB! Thank you very much for braving the cold to drop off the beautiful card and treats for the office! Merry Christmas!

As we approach the holidays, Dr. Paul from the Eastern Ontario Health Unit has issued an open letter encouraging our communities to stay diligent this holiday season and follow public health guidelines and restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19 https://www.southstormont.ca//an-open-letter-from-the-medi

As of Monday, December 14th, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit region will move to the Orange-restrict zone. For more information on what this means for our communities, please visit the link below.

A reminder for our communities in Long Sault and Ingleside, this weekend our dedicated volunteers of the Long Sault Firefighters' Association and Ingleside Firefighters' Association will be conducting their annual food drives! Ingleside Foodland is where donations can be made on Saturday, December 12. On Sunday, December 13 from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Long Sault residents can leave non-perishable food donations on their doorstep to be collected by volunteers. Volunteers will... not be knocking on doors, so please be sure to leave your donations outside and visible. Thank you so much to our incredible volunteer firefighters and their families for once again helping to make the holiday season a special one for our community!

Get ready for another craft that you can do in the comfort of your own home! This week we will be making a Sock Snowman out of simple household items. Visit South Stormont’s YouTube channel for the video tutorial: https://youtu.be/S5f1cL4fNxs Be sure to tune in next week while we make a Poinsettia Craft!

Have you filled out the Physician Recruitment Survey yet? We're looking for your input to provide the joint Physician Recruitment Committee for South Stormont and South Dundas the information they need to recruit and retain medical professionals to the area. Survey closes December 4th at 12:00 p.m. Visit our website to provide your input: https://www.southstormont.ca//efforts-begin-in-earnest-for

Are you looking for a safe way to get fresh air and movement? Then you may be interested in an outdoor walking group for women taking place in the Long Sault area! Please contact our local volunteer, Deborah, if you are interested at 613-360-4628 [email protected]

As we've been hit with our first accumulation of snow, Public Works would like to remind residents that winter parking restrictions are in effect. Vehicles cannot be parked on the side of any roadway so as to interfere with the snow plows, or at any time between the hours of Midnight and 7:00 a.m. Help our plows clear roadways in a timely manner to keep our drivers safe!

Cornwall and The Counties Community Futures Development Corporation is pleased to announce the hiring of a bilingual, temporary, full-time COVID-19 Business Rel...ief Advisor to assist business owners throughout Akwesasne, Cornwall, and the United Counties of S.D. & G. MORE INFO: mycommunityfutures.ca/cfdc-announces-creation-of-covid-19-b See more

The Township of South Stormont is currently seeking qualified applicants for a fulltime Financial Analyst position. For more information about the position, including required qualifications, duties and how to apply, visit southstormont.ca/employment. Deadline to apply is Friday, December 11, 2020 at 3:30 p.m.

Be sure to tune in to 1045 Fresh Radio and Boom 101.9 every day for a chance to win some incredible prizes from local businesses throughout The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry! Over $12,000 in total prizes are on the line so be sure to tune in for the daily trivia question! Visit the link below for more details

The Parks of the St. Lawrence have closed the Long Sault Parkway for the season to vehicular traffic. But it does remain open throughout the winter to guests on foot!

Please be advised that the intersection of South Branch Road and McConnell Avenue will be closed until November 9th, 2020 while construction takes place. Please see the image below with suggested alternate routes during this time.

On November 4, 2020, members of Township Staff and Council joined representatives from OMNI Health Care, Bourgon Construction, MPP Jim McDonell, and staff and residents of Woodland Villa to "break ground" on the expansion of the long term care facility. Woodland Villa will be adding 17 new beds to the facility, while adding over 32,000 sq. ft. to accommodate a redesign which will allow for 60% private rooms and 40% double occupancy. We're excited to have this much needed development in our community and look forward to the expected completion date of December 2022.

Please note that while Leaf and Yard Waste collection is taking place today, it is not expected to be completed until tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. We ask that residents who have not had their leaf and yard waste collected today, to please leave your bags at the curb and they will be collected by end of day tomorrow. Thank you for your cooperation!

Carbon monoxide (CO) is known as the silent killer because it is a colourless, tasteless and odourless gas that can be deadly. It's produced when fuels such as propane, gasoline, natural gas, heating oil or wood do not burn completely in fuel-burning appliances and devices such as furnaces, fireplaces, hot water heaters, stoves, barbeques, portable heaters and generators or vehicles. Did you know? The symptoms of CO poisoning are similar to the flu without the fever CO is... odourless, colourless and tasteless The average home in Ontario as four to six fuel-burning appliances that produce CO CO alarms are now mandatory in all homes across Ontario and should be installed on every storey of your home and outside all sleeping areas. Your CO alarm sounds different than your smoke alarm. Test both alarms monthly and make sure everyone in your home knows the difference between the two alarm sounds. If your CO alarm sounds, and you or other occupants suffer from symptoms of CO poisoning, get everyone out of the home immediately. Then call 9-1-1 from outside the building. You may not always be aware that you have CO poisoning, you may feel tired and chalk it up to just a long day. As a precaution, if your CO alarm sounds and you are not sure if you're suffering from CO poisoning dial 9-1-1, this may help save your life. Always make sure the battery on your CO alarm is replaced and that the alarm itself has not reached its "end-of-life."

Fire Prevention/Public Education Officer Nick MacGillivray is back to share some important information about Carbon Monoxide for CO Awareness Week!

Halloween may look a little bit different in 2020, but staff still enjoyed getting dressed up to celebrate! From Staff and Council, we hope you have a very safe and happy Halloween!

The Eastern Ontario Health Unit strongly recommends safer alternatives to trick-or-treating this year. However, if you are planning to hand out candy or go trick-or-treating, they have provided some safety measures to ensure everyone has a happy and safe Halloween! For alternatives and recommended safety precautions, visit southstormont.ca/Halloween

Visiting the Township Office? There’s some changes you should know about! Our reception area is undergoing renovations and visitors must now enter through the Community Hall entrance (east of the main entrance). From there, our Customer Service Representatives will be able to assist just as they always have! Please mind the COVID-19 precautions in place (masks, sanitizing station, and social distancing) when entering the building.

The Province of Ontario has launched a new website specifically for highlighting resources available for small businesses with fewer than 100 employees. If you are a small business recovering from COVID-19, be sure to visit the Small Business Recovery webpage below to find out what resources are available to you!