ROMA calls for more local health services
Rural communities are disproportionately impacted by Ontario’s healthcare crisis, according to a new report published by the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA).
The paper, titled...
Every Kid in our Communities to honour “Asset Builders”
The Every Kid in our Communities (EKIOC) Coalition is looking for nominations of organizations, businesses, and individuals who make a difference in the lives...
UCDSB comment on the Health and Physical Education Curriculum
The Chair of the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB), Jeff McMillan, offers the following comments regarding the recent provincial dialogue on possible content...
Grassroots fund supporting healthcare providers for PPE
Life sciences companies and public affairs firms are coming together to support protecting our vital healthcare workers from COVID-19. More than a dozen companies...
COVID-19 Public Health Guidance for Businesses and Workplaces
from the Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
Protecting Staff and Visitors
As businesses re-open, it is essential for business owners to conduct a risk...
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...
Summer Spotlight Dairy Show
by Kelly Fawcett‑Mathers
The Summer Spotlight Junior Dairy Show was held on August 26 in conjunction with the Chesterville Fair. The show was spearheaded by...
Applications invited for RED funding
The province is now accepting applications for the renewed Rural Economic Development program, which bolsters economic growth in rural and Indigenous communities across...
MPP Clark demands rural hospice funding
In his unwavering commitment to the Beth Donovan Hospice, MPP Steve Clark presented a member’s statement in Queens Park last week.
“On Friday, I attended...
UCDSB Encourages Participation in Education Reform Consultations
The provincial government has launched its period for public consultation on education reform. The Upper Canada District School Board encourages parents, staff, students and...