MP Michael Barrett has filed a petition at the federal level regarding the Rideau Canal/Lasalle Causeway. To view the webpage for the petition, please click here. MPP Steve Clark has filed a petition at the provincial level regarding the Rideau Canal...

Lace up your skates! The Merrickville outdoor rink is now open! A big thank you to our volunteers for getting the ice prepped and ready for everyone to enjoy this winter. Mother Nature and the recent cold streak have given ideal conditions for the ic...

Update - January 3, 2026 The water main break has now been repaired by the crew. ------------------------------------------------- Please be advised that a water main break has been identified on Brock Street East. A crew is currently on scene workin...

Highlights from the December 22nd Regular Council Meeting The Minutes were approved from the Meetings on November 20 th , November 21 st , November 24th, December 1 st , December 8 th , and December 15 th. Council received a delegation from Ann Marti...

Various tasks, goals and projects have been fulfilled and completed in the last year, spanning from January to December 2025. Staff undertook the task of compiling and summarizing what has been completed over the last twelve (12) months for informati...

New Update - December 31, 2025 Due to some residents not receiving the municipal mailout with the changes to waste and recycling, the below are new updates: Curbside Waste Pick Up will commence January 7, 2026, throughout the municipality. Bags must...

Please be advised that the Municipal Office will be closed for the holidays on the following days: December 24th, 25th, 26th, and January 1st The Municipal Office will be open for regular business hours on the following days: December 22-23, 29-31, J...

NEW SAFETY REQUIREMENTS STARTING JANUARY 1, 2026...The updated Fire Code significantly expands where CO Alarms must be installed, focusing on greater safety in high-risk areas: EXISTING HOMES ; Alarms will be mandatory on every storey of the dwellin...

Wow! Thank you to everyone who submitted their artwork for the contest. We had so many wonderful submissions that it was impossible to choose – 59 in total! Ultimately, we had to choose names from a hat for the 5 prizes. Winners of the prizes will be...

Join the team for the Blockhouse Museum Board! There is currently one (1) vacancy on the Blockhouse Museum Municipal Services Board. The Board is looking for a dedicated community member excited to join a collaborative team and put their creativity t...