Healthcare workers protest
Since the start of COVID-19 pandemic hit Ontario, 2,892 health care workers, as of last week, have been infected with COVID-19. Those on the...
Outbreak declared in Royal Brock Retirement Residence in Brockville
The Health Unit is working with Royal Brock Retirement Residence to manage a COVID-19 outbreak. One staff member has tested positive for the COVID-19...
Retail stores re-open under conditions
The Ontario government is allowing all retail stores with a street entrance to provide curbside pickup and delivery, as well as in-store payment and...
Steve Clark and Bob Runciman endorse Peter MacKay
Two of Eastern Ontario’s most well-known and respected Conservatives have thrown their support behind the leadership campaign of Peter MacKay. Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau...
Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves reopen
The Ontario government has opened provincial parks and conservation reserves for limited day-use access. The first areas opened on Monday, May 11, with the...
Ontario spirit shines through agri-food sector
by Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
We all appreciate that “good things grow in Ontario.” From apples to zucchinis to everything...
Plan to resume scheduled surgeries and procedures
The Ontario government has developed a comprehensive framework to help hospitals assess their readiness and begin planning for the gradual resumption of scheduled surgeries...
Thank you Canada from the Netherlands
by José van Zijl
On May 5, the people of The Netherlands celebrated the 75th anniversary of the liberation from German occupation, by Canadian soldiers....
Food Corner
by Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville
Last week, we introduced you to the very simple Carrot Salad. This week, we think it might be fun...
Canada and Ontario invest in farm labour development
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing $350,000 in labour market research and resources to assist the sector in growing the agriculture and...