Using face coverings
by the the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit (LGLDHU)
As the province is reopening, the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. David Williams,...
255,000 trees planted this spring
The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) forestry team successfully planted 255,000 trees this spring, bringing the conservation authority’s overall tree planting total to an...
Highlights of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Council Meetings
Major expansion for Community Paramedic Program: The Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care Program is being significantly expanded in Leeds and Grenville.
“We will now have...
Ontario-Municipal Summit seeks solutions for more homes
Premier Doug Ford and Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, met with big city mayors and regional chairs to discuss the housing...
Education workers’ labour dispute likely finally over
Parents can now finally breathe a sigh of relief after several weeks of uncertainty over whether or not their kids would be in school....
Ag truck ticketed for going over 40 km/hr, evokes criticism directed at police
by Nelson Zandbergen courtesy of Farmer’s Forum
Is it time to liberate modern farm machines from the 40 km/h maximum speed limit that applies to...
New project to help more students walk to school in Leeds, Grenville &...
Walking to school is a great way for children to be physically active. Not only is it associated with improved physical and mental health,...
Households living with food insecurity
Each year, the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit conducts Nutritious Food Basket costing. The results show that individuals and households living with...
Ford government’s COVID-19 Management Plan for schools
As part of Ontario's plan for students to safely return to the classroom in September, the government has released the Operational Guidance: COVID-19 Management...
UCDSB calls for Royal Commission to look at future of education in Ontario
The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) board of trustees passed a motion at their April 7 meeting calling on the Ontario government to...