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Due to a high level of participation and sustained public interest, Alto is extending the online public consultation period until Monday, April 24, 2026, bringing the total duration of the process to 100 days.

Environment Canada has issued storm warnings for some of our communities. As a precaution, the following Southeast Public Health offices will be closed on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, due to the Orange Weather Alert for freezing rain. 

The Mississippi Mills Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, March 11. Curl up with a good book and stay safe!

The Ontario government is taking the next step to improve the province’s conservation authority system with our plan to create nine regional conservation authorities. This follows extensive consultation on how conservation authorities can help get shovels in the ground faster on homes and other local infrastructure projects, while strengthening their vital role in managing watersheds and protecting communities from floods and natural hazards.

Environment Canada has upgraded their special weather statement to an orange freezing rain warning, meaning severe weather is likely to cause significant damage and widespread impacts.

Environment Canada issued a special weather statement on March 9 for the potential of significant freezing rain this week.

Environment Canada has issued a yellow (moderate) rainfall warning for the region beginning this evening and ending Saturday evening.