Let’s talk about our physical environment…
by the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit
Our physical environment is comprised of the buildings, transportation (roads, public/private transit, bike lanes and sidewalks),...
Canadian Sanctuary Cities
The City of Montreal has just passed a motion to become a sanctuary city for undocumented aliens. It joins Toronto, Hamilton, London, and Vancouver...
Hard to balance home budgets
by the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
Juggling the budget is an increased challenge when income source is minimum wage or social programs....
Menstrual product dispensers installed in UCDSB Schools
To continue with its ongoing efforts to bring equitable opportunities to each student, the Upper Canada District School Board has made menstrual products free...
FASD forum report
On Tuesday, October 8, over 80 service providers and caregivers from the counties of Lanark, Leeds‑Grenville, Renfrew, and the cities of Ottawa, Belleville and...
Reflections on an Auditor General report
submitted by Steve Gabell
President, Local Ontario Greens Constituency Association
A bombshell report was released by the Ontario Auditor General this week on changes to the...
Hearing regarding the North Gower zoning change
Rideau Action Group (RAG) and residents of North Gower, Kars, and other local communities, are excited and relieved that the Ontario Land Tribunal is...
The College – A Done Deal?
by Deron Johnston
It has come to our attention that the private sector has also expressed interest in the outright acquisition of the Kemptville College....
Nature For All breaks ground on accessible Baxter bridge
The dream of turning Baxter Conservation Area into an accessible nature haven for people of all abilities is finally coming true.
After three years of...
Seniors Community Grant Program applications now open
MPP Steve Clark is pleased to inform you that applications are now being accepted for the 2024-25 Ontario Seniors Community Grant Program. This program...