MP Michael Barrett appointed Conservative Deputy House Leader & Question Period Co-Chair
Michael Barrett, Member of Parliament for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, was appointed Deputy House Leader and Co-Chair of Question Period Planning in the...
Ford government reverses cuts
When the Ontario budget was released last April, the reaction against it came from across all sectors of the province, particularly from municipalities and...
Thank you from Michael Barrett, M.P.
During these trying times the residents of Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes have risen to the challenge. They have made sacrifices and gone above...
OPP Report Joint investigation leads to seizure of 46 firearms
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have seized 46 firearms after a traffic stop was executed on Highway 401 east of Prescott.
As a result of...
Creating a Rideau Grenville Archaeological Society
Our local historical societies, North Grenville and Merrickville and District, do an outstanding and ever-improving job of preserving the history of our people, places,...
Emergency Preparedness Week – Be Prepared
Emergency Preparedness Week, May 2-8, is a Canada-wide initiative to promote and encourage Canadians to take concrete actions to be better prepared to protect...
Dr. Suru Chande celebrates 50 Years at WDMH
by Jane Adams
Dr. Suru Chande remembers his first day at Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH), back in November, 1971. He had been recruited to...
You provide the student, we’ll provide the rest!
As parents and students pick up last minute items in preparation of the 2018-2019 school year, the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) wants...
North Gower Farmers’ Market marks 25 years
The North Gower Farmers’ Market had its grand opening last Saturday morning with the celebration of a special milestone for the market. It was...
New Trades Micro-Credential Certificate program for adults
Recent high school graduates, or adults looking to get training and further their career prospects in the trades, can now earn a Trades Micro-Credential...
