Watch for Turtles

by Communications Officer | Jun 9, 2025 | Community, Community Infrastructure, Environment, Home Feature

You have likely started to see turtles out and about as we are in peak nesting season (May-August). Vehicles are one of the largest threats to these species at risk, so we ask that you please be extra vigilant while driving. If you see a turtle in the road and it is...

Sampling for Invasive Species on the Bay of Quinte

by Communications Officer | Jun 3, 2025 | Community, Community Infrastructure, Environment, Home Feature

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans will be out on the Bay of Quinte this week (June 2 – 6, 2025) to sample for invasive species. The team will mainly be sampling within Muscote Bay looking for Grass Carp and Tench. The crew will be setting gill nets for up to an...

Sea Lamprey Lampricide

by Communications Officer | May 23, 2025 | Community, Community Infrastructure, Environment, Home Feature

Please be advised that the Department of Fisheries and Oceans will be completing lampricide treatment in the Moira River Saturday, May 24, 2025. Lampricide is a chemical used to kill sea lamprey larvae in streams, helping to control the invasive species in the Great...

Holiday Waste Collection Schedule & Waste Transfer Depot Hours

by Communications Officer | May 16, 2025 | Community, Community Infrastructure, Environment, Home Feature, Waste & Recycling

Please be advised that due to Monday being a holiday, Waste Collection has been pushed back a day. There will be no collection Monday, May 19 and then Tuesday, May 20 will be East End Waste, followed by West End Waste on Wednesday, May 21. There will be no impact to...