National Non-Smoking Week and NRT
by LG&L Health Unit
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is well known as a way to help smokers in their journey to be nicotine free. It...
OFA addresses key priorities to enhance gri-food sector and rural communities
by Peggy Brekveld, President, OFA
As we continue to work through this busy year, many farmers may find themselves so consumed in the daily demands...
Conservatives skeptical about Liberal budget promises
Member of Parliament, Eric Duncan (Conservative, Stormont Dundas and South Glengarry), recently issued a statement critiquing the federal budget. This was the first budget...
Finding credible nutrition information
by Danielle Labonte, LG&L District Health Unit
March is Nutrition Month and this year's theme is "We Are Dietitians". Dietitians at the health unit are...
Statement by Mayor Nancy Peckford on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence...
"On behalf of Council and the Municipality of North Grenville, we join with Canadians across the country to remember and reflect on the fourteen...
Keeping you safe at our conservation areas
by The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
We know that outdoor spaces matter right now more than ever: your mental and physical health depend on them....
Every quilt tells a story
Centennial quilts:
In 1967, Canadians celebrated the 100th anniversary of Canada’s Confederation. Across the country, there were celebrations of all kinds, some produced by the...
The Food Corner
by Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville
Our family likes Mediterranean cuisine, and Tabouli (or Tabbouleh) Salad is a great, fresh take on the traditional greens....
“North Grenville is on the moon”
Local author, Mike Blouin shared the news last week that “Kemptville is on the moon”. He didn’t mean literally, of course, but rather that...
Health Unit reminding residents of testing for syphilis
The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is reminding residents about a local rise in cases of syphilis, and to consider getting tested...