Village of Merrickville-Wolford

09/02/2026

Hydro One Update

⚠️ Severe thunderstorms are forecast for parts of the area later today, with the potential for high winds.

Hydro crews are closely monitoring conditions and are prepared to respond if outages occur.

We encourage residents to prepare for the possibility of an extended power outage and ensure their emergency kit is stocked and up to date.

There are a number of tools available for customers to report their power outage, and to stay up to date. Find more information about Hydro's outage tools on their website: https://www.hydroone.com/power-outages-and-safety/outage-tools

09/02/2026

This is a friendly reminder that the last cycle of Brush Amnesty Dates is upcoming. The two remaining dates are:

📆 Saturday, September 5th
📆 Saturday, September 12th

Residents can bring a one half-ton truck or 4x8 utility trailer free of charge to the Municipal Landfill. One load per property is allowed with a landfill card.

The Municipal Landfill is open on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

08/31/2026

NOTICE OF WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTION

St Lawrence Street – those residents and businesses affected will be notified by hand delivered notice.

Please be advised that, as part of the ongoing construction works, a temporary water service interruption will be required to complete necessary watermain work.

📆 Date of Water Shut-Off: September 2, 2026, Estimated Time: 7pm to 7am

The interruption is expected to last for one (1) night, after which water service will be restored as soon as the work has been completed.

We recommend that you:
● Store an adequate supply of water for drinking, cooking, and other essential needs prior to the shut-off.
● Keep all water taps in the closed position during the interruption.
● Once service has been restored, run the cold water tap for several minutes to flush any air or discoloured water from your plumbing.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we complete this essential work to improve your water service. This interruption was scheduled during a night shift to help alleviate the disruptions to residents and businesses that would be affected.

08/31/2026

The Blockhouse Museum regular season may be over, but we have one Bonus weekend for everyone!

Stop by September 5th and 6th , open from 11a.m. to 3 p.m.

08/28/2026

To view this week's beach water testing results, please visit the Southeast Public Health Unit website:

Beach water listings Home / Health topics / Safe water / Beach water listings Public beach monitoring Southeast Public Health monitors the water quality at municipally owned and operated public bathing beaches within our area. Monitoring occurs for 12 weeks, between early June and Labour Day and inv...

08/25/2026

Corktown Road Construction Update for Week of August 24

🚧 Gravel surfacing and grading continuing and to be completed.
🚧 Driveway touch-ups with gravel to be completed.
🚧 Contractor construction planned to be completed this week.

We appreciate your patience through this capital project.

08/24/2026

The Official List of Certified Candidates for the 2026 Municipal Election is now posted.

To view the list of Candidates, please visit the Merrickville-Wolford election website: https://www.mwvotes.ca/meet-the-candidates

08/24/2026

We’re heading into the final stretch of our summer season! You’ve got one full week left to explore the Blockhouse Museum before we wrap things up for the year.

Whether you haven't visited yet this summer or want to bring visiting friends and family for one last tour, now is the time!

🗓️ Final Full Week: August 27-31, Thursday – Monday, 10 AM – 5 PM ⭐ Bonus Long Weekend: September 5th & 6th!

Come say hi, check out our exhibits, and make the most of the final summer days with us. See you soon! 🏛️✨

08/21/2026

Notice to Residents - August Hydrant Flushing

Watermain / Hydrant Flushing will take place from August 4-28, 2026, between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm.

As a result of the flushing, water may be slightly discoloured or brown/reddish water. The water is entirely safe, however may not be aesthetically pleasing.

If you are aware of flushing taking place on your street, it is best not to run any water until the street is complete. When your street is complete, your house taps should be run at full flow to a faucet without a screen (bathtub, cold water only) for a short time until the water is clear.

Weekly sampling is being conducted to ensure safe water.

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

If you have any questions, please call 613-269-3247.
Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA)