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Historic Layer Cake Hall to Reopen Following Rehabilitation Work

Posted on Thursday, March 09, 2023 12:10 PM

The historic Layer Cake Hall, located at 197 Davy Street in Bath, reopened on March 8, 2023, following a rehabilitation project that focused on renewing the historic building's exterior and correcting structural deficiencies.

Layer Cake Hall, which was originally built in 1859, has been owned by Loyalist Township since 2019. It serves as the current location of the Bath branch of the Lennox & Addington Public Library.

After assuming ownership of the building, the Township commissioned a detailed...

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Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada Awards Grant to Loyalist Township Fire Services

Posted on Monday, March 06, 2023 09:50 AM

Loyalist Township Fire Services members are now better equipped to handle emergencies and keep the local community of Loyalist Township safe thanks to a grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada. The Foundation recognized our critical need and awarded us $30219 to purchase a utility terrain vehicle (UTV).

“We are extremely grateful to Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada and our local Firehouse Subs in Kingston for providing us with this grant and positively...

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Amherst Islander II - Jan 31 Update

Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 12:11 PM

On January 31, 2023, the Amherst Islander II made the voyage from the Picton Terminals to the Stella Docks. While the Amherst Islander II isn’t expected to begin service until spring 2023, residents can expect to see the new vessel in the water around Amherst Island or at the ferry docks over the next several weeks while staff are completing necessary training in accordance with Transport Canada regulations.

A temporary staffing agency has been retained to support Amherst Island Ferry operations...

Amherst Islander II ferry boat

Amherst Island Ferry Update

Posted on Friday, January 27, 2023 04:00 PM

Loyalist Township, in partnership with The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is excited to share an update which outlines the current plan that will allow the new state-of-the-art Amherst Islander II to begin service in spring 2023.

In the coming weeks you may notice the new vessel in the water around Amherst Island or at the ferry docks as staff begin training in accordance with Transport Canada regulations. Testing will also be conducted to ensure the vessel is ready to be put into service.

To maintain...

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Rural Commuter Transit Study

Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2023 11:05 AM

Loyalist Township is working with partners, The City of Kingston, the Town of Gananoque, and the Township of South Frontenac, to undertake a Rural Commuter Transit Study to examine possible public transit solutions for residents, workers, students, and visitors.

The study's objective is to review existing services, identify local travel needs, and develop a plan to address the needs identified.

Complete the Rural Transit Survey

A short survey has been prepared to gather feedback on our communities'...