Clothier Bridge, 1890’s
This is the location of the bridge on Bridge Street in Kemptville. Taken around 1890, it shows the swing bridge built to allow boats...
Shop, Dine, Explore Downtown Kemptville
by John Barclay, Executive Director of the Old Town Kemptville Business
Improvement Area
On June 28 I attended the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and...
Art and WE at Lock 17
On Sunday, July 16, Lock 17 and Art with Bonnie had the honour of hosting a Kids Paint Day fundraiser in honour of the...
Construction contract awarded for Burritts Rapids Swing Bridge
Parks Canada has now awarded the construction contract for the Burritts Rapids Swing Bridge rehabilitation project. The contractor is currently planning to mobilize the...
Always something new in history
It may seem an odd thing, but there’s always something new in history. Now and then, a document may be found, a diary, letter,...
Reducing food waste
by Marie Traynor RD,
Registered Dietitian and Public Health Nutritionist at the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
October 18-24 is Waste Reduction Week in...
UCDSB Educator wins National Indigenous Education Award
With long-standing involvement connecting students and staff with Indigenous culture, traditions and teachings, Upper Canada District School Board Indigenous Education System Support Teacher, Bill...
Fighting for the future
by Deron Johnston
Last year, the Kemptville Youth Centre (KYC) lost its leader and architect to a better career opportunity. Former Executive Director Robin Heald...
Health Units Chief Medical Officers update Catholic School Board
Director of Education for the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario , John Cameron, welcomed Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Medical Officer of Health with...
Ontario finally enters into child care agreement with feds
Ontario and Canada have signed a $13.2 billion agreement that will lower fees for families. There will be a reduction of child care fees...