Students Celebrate Inuit Culture
Approximately 200 iLead members from across the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) gathered in Kemptville on Thursday, April 25, for their fifth and...
Cubs complete in someone else’s shoes
You’ve heard it before: to understand a person, you must walk a mile in their shoes. A local Cub Scouts troop did just that...
Ontario Hires 107 new Correctional Officers
The government of Ontario is continuing to enhance safety measures in the adult correctional system with the addition of 107 new correctional officers who...
MP Barrett seeks community input on proposed federal boundary changes
Michael Barrett, Member of Parliament for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, invites community input on the recent proposal from the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission...
Food banks pivot to meet new needs
Fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, the housing crisis, and the escalating cost of living is changing the way Eastern Ontario’s rural food banks operate.
Food...
Province expands testing for COVID-19
On May 25, a directive was sent to Ontario Assessment Centres to provide testing to support the early detection of individuals who have COVID-19....
Cornwall hospital workers mobilizing to fight wage cuts and concessions
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“We were there for patients in the pandemic”.
Cornwall hospital staff are joining thousands of frontline hospital workers across Ontario in speaking out about their...
Health Unit warns to take precautions during high heat and humidity
Due to high temperatures and humidex levels Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for this week. A combination of heat and high humidity...
Male charged following romance fraud investigation
submitted by OPP
On June 6, 2022, a victim contacted the Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment and reported having fallen victim to romance...
Business owner charged after allegedly defrauding numerous residents
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submitted by OPP
A construction business owner has been charged with 22 fraud-related offences following an investigation that included 11 victims, and approximately one...