Reduce water usage by 10 percent
The Rideau Valley Water Response Team is maintaining a MINOR low water status for the Rideau River watershed after officials met to discuss conditions...
Low Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinics to be held
by LGL Health Unit
Rabies is a deadly disease that can be prevented. Help prevent the spread of rabies by vaccinating your pet dog or...
No relief from insurance premiums for Municipalities
For many years now, the costs and demands of what is called Joint and Several Liability have meant that many of the events and...
Government fails to negotiate agreement with optometrists
Optometrists across the province are threatening to stop all OHIP-covered services as of September 1st of this year, if the Ontario government doesn't step...
Seven tips to introduce children to sustainability
from Scouts Canada
Talking to children about complex issues like sustainability can be daunting. Many young people are becoming exposed to climate change and its...
“Win This Car” Raffle in support of a mother’s dying wishes for her children
Gina Rutledge died of brain cancer the day before her 26th birthday. She left behind two beautiful little boys. Funds are currently needed to...
Volunteers pick up sampling slack in wake of COVID-19
by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
If he’s being honest, Gordon Moore is looking forward to getting back to normal. Before the pandemic, the Wolfe...
Smiths Falls newcomers bring international magic show to town
Two newcomers to Smiths Falls have brought an internationally renowned show to The Station Theatre this Summer.
Ted and Marion Outerbridge moved from Montreal to...
New positions in local schools
The Upper Canada District School Board has released a list of the new Principal and Vice-Principal appointments in Board schools, which are effective from...
Local All‑Candidates debate held on topic of Environment
On September 7, candidates of the Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes riding debated environmental issues in the 100 Debates on the Environment all‑candidates debate...