Seven tips to introduce children to sustainability
from Scouts Canada
Talking to children about complex issues like sustainability can be daunting. Many young people are becoming exposed to climate change and its...
Rick Charman and Brian Wilson honoured with Civic Awards
by Rachel Everett-Fry, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Municipal Council awarded the last two 2019-2020 Civic Awards at the Council Meeting of September 7. While other...
Find a passion and go for it
submitted by Jane Adams, LLGAMH
Mike Larocque lives just down the street from one of the group homes run by Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Addictions...
Local All‑Candidates debate held on topic of Environment
by Rachel Everett-Fry, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
On September 7, candidates of the Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes riding debated environmental issues in the 100...
Reduce water usage by 10 percent
The Rideau Valley Water Response Team is maintaining a MINOR low water status for the Rideau River watershed after officials met to discuss conditions...
Economic Development Leadership Award
It's time to nominate an economic development community leader!
The Leeds Grenville Economic Development Office is asking individuals, councils and economic development committees to identify...
From truckload to tote bin: An invasive species success story
If you’ve ever been to Voyageur Provincial Park near Hawkesbury, you’ve seen European Water Chestnut in action. The ornamental pond plant likely hopped a...
Local COVID‑19 Vaccine Status Report – September 7, 2021
We are still moving toward our goal of 90% second doses, with people continuing to receive both first and second doses at public health...
Ontario to require proof of vaccination in select settings
To further protect Ontarians as the Province continues to confront the Delta-driven fourth wave of the COVID-19, the government, in consultation with the Chief...
Ontario Reinstating Renewal Requirements for Driver’s Licences, Licence Plate Stickers and Health Cards
The Ontario government is reinstating renewal requirements for driver’s licences, licence plate stickers, Ontario Photo Cards, Ontario health cards, and other products that would...