Around the World in Canada
Canada is a country drawing its people from all over the world, and an event in Brockville last week celebrated just a few of...
Counties Council approves zero tax increase in budget
The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Council voted to maintain the 2018 tax rate in passing its 2019 budget. The United Counties will...
Ontario looking for input on dealing with waste and litter
Reducing litter and waste and increasing household recycling are critical parts of how the Ontario government is working for the people to keep our...
Special Education Multidisciplinary Team
As a result of new funding in 2018, the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario Special Education Department was able to hire an...
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week
This March, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is encouraging all Canadians to celebrate Safe & Strong Farms. Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) is...
Renewal of Agri-food partnership
by Deron Johnston
Some great potential news for local food and agri-food producers in Ontario was announced this past week. The provincial and federal governments...
Council Report from the United Counties
No increase in the tax rate with 2019 Counties budget:
Counties Council and the Joint Services Committee have finalized the 2019 budget. New assessment through...
New Police Services Act introduced
As reported in the January 23 issue of the Times, the Ontario government plans to introduce a new bill, entitled the Comprehensive Ontario Police...
Olaf & Friends Celebrate Family Day!
Thank you to everyone who took part in the Winchester District Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Family Day Skate on February 18. Close to 300 people...
Champions for Kids welcomes new Foundation President
The Upper Canada Champions for Kids Foundation is proud to announce the new president and executive committee, as elected for 2019. Champion for Kids...