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Howe Island Recycle

Howe Island Recycle - "Please note that effective January 1, 2024, the Municipality will no longer be taking refundable items/bottles at the Howe Island Recycle Depot. You will be responsible to return those items to the appropriate location".   

Bill Saunders elected 2026 Frontenac County Warden

County of Frontenac News Release

Pushing Snow onto the Road Is Illegal: OPP Reminder

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding residents that it is illegal to push snow or ice onto the road.

Under the Highway Traffic Act, “no person shall deposit snow or ice on the roadway without permission in writing to do so from the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road.”

Pushing snow onto or across the road creates significant safety hazards. Snow and ice left on the roadway can freeze into hard, icy patches; reduce visibility for drivers and pedestrians; slow down...

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week

November 1 to 7 is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week

November 3, 2025

(Frontenac Islands, ON)  - Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Week is November 1 to 7, 2025, and Frontenac Islands Fire and Emergency Service is taking the opportunity to inform residents about upcoming new carbon monoxide alarm requirements. 

Starting January 1, 2026, changes to the Ontario Fire Code will require additional carbon monoxide alarms in homes with fuel-burning appliances, fireplaces, or attached garages. These updates are...

OPP - Consultation 2026-2029 Leeds County Detachment Action Plan

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) updates its Strategic Plan every three years. As part of that process, each detachment develops a Detachment Action Plan to address local priorities and community concerns.

The Leeds County OPP is now preparing its 2026–2029 Action Plan and is seeking feedback from community members and partners to help shape local priorities.

The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete, and your input will help inform the new plan.

Learn more and access the survey here: