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Council kicks off construction on the renewal of Recreation Centre

Posted on Monday, March 25, 2024 02:43 PM

On Saturday, March 23rd, Mayor Jim Hegadorn, members of Council, and staff celebrated the beginning of construction on the eagerly anticipated renewal of the W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre in Amherstview.

The W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre has played a significant role in the lives of Loyalist residents since it opened in September 1976. Since that time, many families gathered at the Centre where they learned to skate, swim, read and make social connections.

Construction on the Recreation...

Ferry vessel

Amherst Island Ferry Update March 21

Posted on Thursday, March 21, 2024 04:04 PM

As part of Loyalist Township’s ongoing efforts to communicate information about the status of the Amherst Islander II, the following update has been prepared to provide you with information on the progress that has been made since our last communication at the end of January, following the ROMA conference.

Training:

Onboard crew training on Amherst Islander II will start during the last week of March and is expected to take a few months to complete. The training is divided into two phases:...

Join a Township Committee!

Posted on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 10:37 AM

Recruitment for public members for the Township’s Heritage Committee, the W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre Renewal Fundraising Committee, and the Community Grant Committee is now OPEN.

Help make a difference in your community by serving on the Committees. It's a great way to share your expertise and unique perspective.

The mandate of the Heritage Committee is to advise and assist council on matters relating to municipal heritage under the Ontario Heritage Act. The Committee also provides advise...

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Total Solar Eclipse

Posted on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 02:00 PM

On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will occur, and for the first time in 700 years, Loyalist Township is in the area known as the “Path of Totality” which means the moon will be perfectly aligned between the earth and the sun, blocking out the sun’s rays entirely.

The total solar eclipse will begin in the area at about 2:09 p.m. and conclude around 4:35 p.m. The moon is expected to reach the path of totality (maximum coverage by the moon) at 3:21 p.m. and total coverage will span...

Exterior image of the W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre in Amherstview, Ontario.

W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre Closing until Fall 2024

Posted on Friday, March 01, 2024 03:58 PM

Effective Monday, March 25th the W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre will be closed to the public until Tuesday, September 3rd to accommodate the start of construction for the W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre Renewal project.

Recreation programming will still be available down the road at the Leisure & Activity Centre at 177 Upper Park Road, which will remain open to the public. Loyalist Township staff will relocate to other Township facilities to continue their work. Recreation programming inquiries...