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Solar Eclipse Safety Information - April 8 2024

On Monday, April 8, 2024, from 2:00-4:30 p.m., Dufferin County will experience a partial eclipse (approximately 99%). Here are some tips to stay safe and protect you and your family’s vision during the Eclipse.

• It is not safe to look at the Sun without approved eye protection. Regular sunglasses will not protect your eyes, even if they are very dark tint.

• You can watch safely using eclipse glasses that meet ISO 12312-2 standards, with a pinhole projector you can make yourself or by watching a...

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Monthly SnapShot - April 2024

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Office Closure - Easter 2024

The Township of Amaranth Municipal Office will be closed from Friday, March 29th, 2024 to Monday, April 1st, 2024 and will resume regular operating hours Tuesday, April 2nd at 8:30am.

Council and staff would like to wish residents a very happy and safe Easter weekend.

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Public Notice - Sunday Gun Hunting

Council of The Township of Amaranth has supported Sunday Gun Hunting within the Township. 

This will not be formally implemented or allowed until the Provincial Regulation has been officially updated.

Council of the Township of Amaranth recognizes that hunting in Ontario is regulated by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and individual municipalities may decide to permit Sunday gun hunting. Council has notified the Ministry of the support and authorization of Sunday Gun Hunt within...

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Yard Waste Collection Begins April 2024

Yard waste season begins in April!

Collection for Yard Waste Week A: Orangeville & Yard Waste Rural areas begins the week of April 1st.

Residents in Rural areas must call GFL at 1-888-941-3345 ext. 1 one week in advance to be added to the collection list.

Yard Waste Week B: Urban areas of Grand Valley, Shelburne and rural subdivisions begins the week of April 8th.

Place yard waste at the curb by Monday at 7AM of your scheduled week to ensure collection. Collection of yard waste starts at the...

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