Residential rent freeze in 2021
The Ontario government has introduced the Helping Tenants and Small Businesses Act that would, if passed, freeze rent in 2021 for most rent-controlled and...
Day of the Girl, 2021
On October 11, we will honour International Day of the Girl, a global celebration of girls and their actions, leadership and ability to inspire...
COVID-19 hospitalizations reach a peak in Ontario
by Brandon Mayer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Despite hope that the Omicron variant would provide an end to the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitalizations from the virus...
Doug Ford proposing new powers for mayors
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has made a controversial proposal, which would see the mayors of Ottawa and Toronto get the power to override Council...
Shroomfest does it Again
Each year, Shroomfest raises money for local charities in a big way. On May 4, over 500 men came together for dinner catered by...
Nominees sought for Ben TeKamp Memorial Award at EEC
For scores of entrepreneurs in the Leeds and Grenville area, Ben TeKamp was the guiding force who helped turn their ideas into successful businesses....
Ensure no Scout is left behind on Giving Tuesday
from Scouts Canada
Canadians open up their hearts and generosity to important causes that make an impact in the community, to the well-being of people,...
United Way Leeds & Grenville meets it’s 2018 Campaign goal
United Way Leeds & Grenville has announced that the annual campaign goal of $825,000 has been reached. In fact, the team raised over $866,000,...
Federal government invests in cancelled tree program
The federal government has committed $15 million to Forest Ontario’s 50 Million Tree Program, ensuring its continuation for at least another four years.
This is...
Local Addictions and Mental Health Agency to receive $320,000
Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark has announced Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health (LLGAMH) will receive $320,000 in funding...