More access to services for children with Autism
The provincial government has announced two new initiatives to provide easier access to services for families dealing with Autism. The Independent Intake Organization (IIO),...
Chair and Vice-Chair of UCDSB Board of Trustees for 2021-22
Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) Trustee, John McAllister, was acclaimed to the role of Chair of the Board for the 2021-22 school year...
CAMIMH calling on Canadians to support a new view of mental health
by Brandon Mayer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) is launching an initiative to ensure a parity...
Boosting Electric Vehicle charging at all ONroute locations
Ontario is bringing electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers directly to the province’s busiest highways with the deployment of Ivy Charging Network chargers at all...
Dr. Suru Chande celebrates 50 Years at WDMH
by Jane Adams
Dr. Suru Chande remembers his first day at Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH), back in November, 1971. He had been recruited to...
KPS students participate in Hour of Code
Last week, more than 30 classrooms from 28 different schools in the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) dedicated at least one hour of...
Proposed Counties changes on housing density and aggregate resources
by Brandon Meyer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville held a virtual Public Meeting on Tuesday to discuss key planning...
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 to host a Provincial-Municipal Housing Summit
Premier Doug Ford and Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, will host a provincial-municipal housing summit on December 16 for Ontario’s Big...
UCDSB Educator wins National Indigenous Education Award
With long-standing involvement connecting students and staff with Indigenous culture, traditions and teachings, Upper Canada District School Board Indigenous Education System Support Teacher, Bill...