Free Tax Filings and Consultations for those affected by COVID-19
CloudTax, in response to the devastating effects of COVID-19 on the Canadian economy, will be offering free services for Canadians effective today. CloudTax will...
Tribute to the War Amps
Rob Larman, Director, PLAYSAFE/DRIVESAFE Program, The War Amps
As Remembrance Day approaches, I would like to pay tribute to the amputee veterans who founded The...
Students recognized with Bravo Breakfast awards
The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario celebrated the first of four area Bravo Breakfast Awards last Wednesday at Hanley Hall in Smiths...
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...
Shine Green for Mental Health Week
This May 1-7, turn up the volume. It’s the 66th Annual CMHA Mental Health Week and we’re getting loud for mental health. During CMHA...
Funding to help municipalities deliver smarter government services
Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, announced 27 joint projects to be funded through the Municipal Modernization Program at the 2020 Rural...
OPP canines take a ‘paws’ fighting crime to strike a pose
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) canines put their best paws forward in the seventh annual OPP Canine Unit Calendar, with proceeds going to support...
Education workers may soon be on strike
A seemingly familiar occurrence is upon us, as thousands of education workers across Ontario are poised to be in a legal strike position in...
“Win This Car” Raffle in support of a mother’s dying wishes for her children
by Rachel Everett-Fry, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Gina Rutledge died of brain cancer the day before her 26th birthday. She left behind two beautiful little...
Local Parkinson’s support group
A couple of local women have made it their mission to spread awareness and offer support for those living with Parkinson’s Disease in rural...