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Umicore Open House June 20, 2023

Posted on Monday, May 29, 2023 02:11 PM

As you may be aware, Umicore Rechargeable Battery Materials (RBM), a business unit of Belgium-based Umicore, is preparing to build a battery materials production plant in Loyalist Township.

This plant, the first of its kind in North America, will be a critical part of Canada’s electric vehicle (EV) supply chain, and will bring environmentally-sustainable economic growth to the region. 

In keeping with Umicore’s commitment to open dialogue with the community, the company will be hosting an Open...

Image of Local officials and Latham Executives cutting the ribbon.

Latham Group, Inc. Celebrates Opening of New Fiberglass Swimming Pool Manufacturing Plant

Posted on Friday, May 26, 2023 11:13 AM

Latham, the largest designer, manufacturer, and marketer of in-ground residential swimming pools in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, today announced the opening of the Company’s new fiberglass manufacturing facility in Loyalist Township.

Members of Latham’s management and production teams, joined by Loyalist Mayor Jim Hegadorn, Lennox and Addington Warden Henry Hogg, Ric Bresee, Member of Provincial Parliament of Ontario and Shelby Kramp-Neuman, Member of Parliament, celebrated the...

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Loyalist Township Proclamation National Accessibility Week

Posted on Friday, May 26, 2023 10:41 AM

During the May 23, 2023, Council Meeting Loyalist Township adopted a proclamation request for National Accessibility Week.

According to the Government of Canada Website, National AccessAbiltiy Week is an opportunity to:

  • celebrate the valuable contributions and leadership of Canadians with disabilities
  • highlight the work of people, organizations and communities that are removing barriers
  • reflect on ongoing efforts to become a better, more accessible, more inclusive Canada

Here is the full...

Conceptual Rendering of Community Hub Building

Chandos Construction Selected as Contractor for the Loyalist Township Community Hub

Posted on Friday, May 19, 2023 09:29 AM

Loyalist Township has taken the next step toward presenting Council with a validation report and business case for the development of the Community Hub at the W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre in Amherstview.

Today, Loyalist announced that Chandos Construction has been selected as the contractor for the development of the Community Hub at the W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre in Amherstview.

“Loyalist is pleased to welcome Chandos to the Community Hub project team. Chandos has extensive experience...

Amherst Islander II ferry boat

Amherst Island Ferry Update - May 2023

Posted on Friday, May 05, 2023 11:12 AM

We are conscious that the community of Amherst Island is eager to see the Amherst Islander II in service. The Amherst Islander II is a ministry-owned vessel operated by Loyalist Township. MTO is working diligently, in partnership with Loyalist, to ensure its safe operation can commence as soon as possible. There are still several milestones that need to be achieved before the ministry can provide a specific in-service date for the new ferry. Before the new vessel can be safely put into service,...