SNC encourages taking a mental break outdoors on Bell Let’s Talk Day
This year on Bell Let’s Talk Day, South Nation Conservation (SNC) is joining the conversation around mental health and promoting the benefits of being...
Stay safe on the ice!
from the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
Frozen lakes and rivers support many of our favourite winter activities, but safety must always come first. Ice thickness...
Water levels elevated across Rideau Valley watershed
by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
Although much of the snow has already melted, some snow remains in the watershed, especially in the upper Rideau Valley...
UCDSB puts focus on 2SLGBTQIA activities and resources in June
submitted by UCDSB
June is widely known as Pride Month and schools within the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) will take part in activities...
Male charged following romance fraud investigation
submitted by OPP
On June 6, 2022, a victim contacted the Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment and reported having fallen victim to romance...
Leeds Grenville International Women’s Day celebrates Collaboration and Creativity
The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Small Business is hosting its annual International Women’s Day event on Thursday, March 7, 3:30-9 p.m. at...
Plan to fill the skilled trades gap in United Counties
Some time ago, we published articles dealing with the problems local businesses are facing in finding skilled tradespeople. There are simply not enough carpenters,...
A million reasons to celebrate
by Jane Adams,
WDMH Foundation
In the Winchester District Memorial Hospital lobby, there is giant Christmas tree adorned with ornaments representing each gift to the...
Alcohol use increases during COVID-19 pandemic
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
According to a NANOS poll commissioned by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use, Canadians self-reported an increase in...
Plan to resume scheduled surgeries and procedures
The Ontario government has developed a comprehensive framework to help hospitals assess their readiness and begin planning for the gradual resumption of scheduled surgeries...