Vaccine exemption procedure has problems
by Brandon Mayer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
An area resident is speaking out against the current procedure for obtaining a COVID-19 vaccine exemption, saying that the...
OMPF funding for local municipalities for 2022
The Ontario government is announcing 2022 funding allocations under the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF), the Province’s main general assistance grant to municipalities.
"Our government...
St-Albert Cheese experiencing labour shortage
by Brandon Mayer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A well-known cheese company is being forced to delay anticipated growth, and is instead reducing its production levels due...
OPP Report
Increase in stolen vehicles across East Region
A professional can steal your vehicle in just 30 seconds - without the key. The Ontario Provincial...
WDMH introduces mandatory visitor vaccination policy
by Jane Adams
Beginning October 25, visitors coming to Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Visitors and essential care partners...
2021 Economic Development Summit
The Leeds Grenville Economic Development Office, in partnership with Michael Barrett M.P., the Hon. Steve Clark, M.P.P., the Eastern Workforce Innovation Board and the...
Reducing food waste
by Marie Traynor RD,
Registered Dietitian and Public Health Nutritionist at the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
October 18-24 is Waste Reduction Week in...
Funding for Long Term Care homes to increase staffing
Long Term Care homes in the Province are to receive additional funding to increase staffing levels by hiring over 4,000 new staff. The new...
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...
Celebrate beyond this Ontario Agriculture Week
by Larry Davis,
Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Since 1998, our province has recognized Ontario Agriculture Week as the opportune time to celebrate our dynamic industry and...