Ontario unveils plan to improve rural internet and cell service
Families and businesses in rural and remote communities can look forward to high-speed internet and better cellphone service as the province releases its $315...
The Importance of Biosecurity in Protecting Farm Animals
by Ernie Hardeman,
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Protecting farm animal health goes way beyond feeding our livestock healthy, nutritious feed and providing...
Steve Clark welcomes new dental care for low-income seniors
The Government of Ontario launched the new Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP) on November 20, part of its comprehensive plan to end hallway...
Free Virtual Camp for kids running this week
Two Ottawa entrepreneurs are reaching hundreds of kids across Canada with their free Virtual Camp. Chris Lutz and Dustin Rivers own an event planning...
Mayors Economic Recovery Alliance
In this unprecedented time, collaboration amongst municipalities is paramount. Mayors of the region’s 13 municipalities within the geographical boundaries of Leeds Grenville have formed...
The Big Spend: Supporting local business on July 25
It’s time to take out your wallets and shop local. A nation-wide initiative called The Big Spend is encouraging people to make intentional purchases...
Funding for skilled trades, advanced manufacturing and logistics training
St. Lawrence College is receiving $774,000 in Ontario government funding to help train people in the skilled trades, advanced manufacturing and logistics sectors. Up...
SNC’s Online Art Auction raises $6,500 for Tree Planting
by South Nation Conservation
South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) first ever Art for Trees online silent art auction has raised nearly $6,500 for the Conservation Authority’s...
Phase Two of COVID-19 Vaccine distribution plan begins
The Ontario government is preparing to move into Phase Two of its COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan next month, with a focus on vaccinating populations...
Every Kid recognizes “Asset Builders”
by Rachel Everett-Fry, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
On June 16, Every Kid in our Communities (Everykid) Coalition hosted their sixth annual “Recognition of Asset Builders”...