CDSBEO EcoSchools – Stewards of the Earth
Ontario EcoSchools is an environmental education and certification program for students in Kindergarten through to grade 12 which helps school communities develop both ecological...
Is NG a foodie wasteland?
The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville (CLG) have launched what they are calling “Foodie Shop Adventures”, a tour of “unique food shops featuring...
New Adventures features area bakeries and cafés
submitted by Deanna Clark
A new “Fresh Baked Adventures” culinary tour featuring 12 area bakeries and 7 cafés is off to a very sweet start....
Weed spraying facts
Weed spraying season is a familiar occurrence annually. There are some common misconceptions about weed spraying that probably explain why it is such a...
OPP Provincial Communication Centre in action
Chris Allan describes a day in the life of Provincial Communication Centre (PCC) in Smiths Falls. Chris explains the dispatchers roll in the day...
Ontario eliminates license plate sticker renewal fees
by Brandon Mayer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The provincial government announced on February 22 that it would be eliminating license plate sticker renewal fees, effective...
Catholic School Board releases re-opening plan
The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario has now posted its School Re-entry Plan on its web site, which includes important information for...
The cadillac of hospital beds
Studies show that we spend about one third of our life in bed. And when we are in the hospital, it can be even...
Federal offender wanted – Connor MURDOCK
The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public's assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as...
Local great-grandmother of 33 awarded free hearing aids
by Jessica Leach
It's only been a few weeks since Berneice Bailey was fitted for hearing devices and she says, "it feels great, wonderful; it's...