October is Rett Syndrome awareness month
by Brandon Mayer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The month of October is globally recognized as Rett Syndrome Awareness Month. However, no mention of the movement could...
Ontario invests $19M to help tackle housing crisis
The Ontario government is investing more than $19 million over three years to help reduce the longstanding backlogs and accelerate decisions at the Ontario...
Counties Council adopts new asset management plan
Counties Council has adopted a new asset management plan. The plan was prepared by Dillon Consulting and Watson Economists, and complies with the new...
Convincing Conservative victory in by-election
There was a general air of voter apathy surrounding the recent by-election in the riding of Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, as the expected...
New invasive fish species in the Rideau system
Environmentalists and those concerned about the health of the Rideau Waterway system got some bad news recently, with the discovery of a new invasive...
Steve Clark now Minister for Municipal Affairs
MPP Steve Clark was sworn in on Friday as Ontario’s new Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and is one of 21 newly-appointed ministers...
Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus sets priorities for 2023
The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) met on March 9 and 10, 2023 in the County of Lennox and Addington for their annual strategic...
Investigations into missing people continue
submitted by OPP
Investigators appeal for tips, not rumours
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Smiths Falls Police Service (SFPS) are urging those with information regarding...
Invasive species poses threat to local habitats
An invasive species of wetland reed has the potential to wipe out entire habitats in Eastern Ontario, if it is not taken seriously.
Phragmites Australis...
Nurses at Winchester Hospital recognized
by Jane Adams
As part of National Nursing Week, several Nurses at Winchester District Memorial Hospital were honoured with special awards recognizing their commitment to...