Does your JK child need help with speech and language?
Sometimes when children start Junior Kindergarten it becomes clear that they are struggling with speech, language, or literacy skills. This is also when problems...
Take-Out Food Safety during COVID-19
from the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
Many people are taking advantage of the decision by restaurants to offer take-out meals. Public Health...
Nurses at Winchester Hospital recognized
by Jane Adams
As part of National Nursing Week, several Nurses at Winchester District Memorial Hospital were honoured with special awards recognizing their commitment to...
Ontario Parks seeks input on Healthy Parks Healthy People initiative
It’s widely recognized that time spent in nature comes with many health benefits. Now, Ontario Parks is seeking the public’s input on how we...
Ontario tackling plastic waste and improving recycling
Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark says Ontario is moving to improve recycling across the province to address the serious problem of...
Critical time to reduce further spread of COVID-19
by Dr. Paula Stewart, Medical Officer of Health
Effective Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 12:01 a.m., the government issued a stay-at-home order requiring everyone to...
Major fire devastates Summerstown
A quaint little town east of Cornwall suffered a devastating blow last week when a house fire turned deadly, and consumed not one, but...
Ontario protecting Grenville County against gun and gang violence
submitted by MPP Steve Clark
The Ontario government is investing $50,000 to help Grenville County OPP expand its video surveillance program and better protect the...
House of Lazarus responds to COVID-19
The House of Lazarus (HOL) in Mountain is having to re-jig how they serve their clientele in response to COVID-19. The valued food bank...
Pandemic costs contribute to forecasted deficits in Ontario’s Annual Budget
This past week, the Government of Ontario released its budget plan that projects budget deficits for the foreseeable future. This year a $33.1 billion...