Novel Coronavirus is being closely monitored by public health
by the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
The first Canadian diagnosed with the Wuhan novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) was identified in Toronto on Saturday,...
Roundabout project to finally move forward
After years of waiting, North Grenville residents will finally see a dangerous intersection made safer with the installation of a roundabout. The intersection of...
KDH celebrates 60 years with virtual open house
On Saturday, June 29, the Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) celebrated its 60th anniversary. Due to COVID-19, it was not possible to hold the planned...
Mudpuppy Nights in Oxford Mills
submitted by Fred Schueler & Aleta Karstad
Mudpuppies, Necturus maculosus, are giant permanently aquatic Salamanders, which are widespread, but hard to observe, all across Canada,...
ROMA looking to the future
The Rural Ontario Municipal Association held its annual conference last weekend in Toronto. It is an opportunity for mayors and councillors in rural...
Remembering Ken Gehrels: A friend of Jesus
How someone describes themselves in just a few words can say a lot about them. For Ken Gehrels, pastor at the Kemptville Christian Reformed...
Ontario expediting process to file criminal charges electronically
The Ontario government is expanding the use of criminal eIntake - a digital platform that allows police officers to file criminal charges electronically. This...
The noble act of hosting a refugee family
With conflict continuing in Ukraine driven by the presence of hostile Russian forces, many Ukrainian families have been seeking safety in other parts of...
Farmers invest back into their communities by supporting local projects
by Ethan Wallace, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
The belief in the strength of community and of giving back runs deep in Ontario, particularly in...
CO2 Down to Earth 2: pits, mounds and wildflowers
submitted by Philip Fry
Fred Schueler has sent me a most interesting email about practical and local nature-based responses to the environmental crisis.
One project Fred...