CUPE decries province’s hospital cuts
submitted by Canadian Union of Public Employees
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the longstanding capacity issues in Ontario's hospital system created by successive provincial governments'...
UCDSB calls for Royal Commission to look at future of education in Ontario
The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) board of trustees passed a motion at their April 7 meeting calling on the Ontario government to...
$27.6 Million to upgrade infrastructure for local School Boards
Joint investments by Canada and Ontario will upgrade infrastructure in schools to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and keep students and staff safe. The...
Kemptville Youth Centre receives $17,200
The Kemptville Youth Centre is receiving $17,200 from the Ontario government to help this non-profit organization deliver vital services to the local community. The...
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole announces climate change plan
At the recent virtual Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) convention, delegates voted down a policy motion that stated climate change was real, and that...
Transportation to Vaccination Clinics – United Way Leeds & Grenville
United Way Leeds & Grenville (UWLG), in coordination with Lanark Leeds & Grenville Health Unit, will be offering a program that will assist residents...
$10M for school enhancements and upgrades
The Upper Canada District School Board is happy to announce that our school board will be receiving $10.2 million from the federal and provincial...
How to become an organ donor
Last Wednesday was Green Shirt Day in the municipality, a yearly event encouraging people across Canada to become organ donors.
The article in last week's...
RTO 9 Tourism Adaptation Fund – second round open for applications
The Tourism Adaptation fund is a non-repayable grant up to a maximum of $20,000. It is designed to assist tourism businesses that have incurred...
Innovative program provides trades experience while raising awareness for affordable housing
The Employment and Education Centre in Brockville is about to finish the first round of a unique program that combines employment skills with building...