February is Black History Month
In 1978, the Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) was established. Its founders, including Dr. Daniel G. Hill and Wilson O. Brooks, presented a petition...
Local Covid-19 update
There was mixed news this week about the state of covid-19 cases in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark. Although most of the statistics show an...
UCDSB honours out-going Chair
At the November 28 Board of Trustees meeting for the Upper Canada District School Board , Director of Education Stephen Sliwa recognized outgoing trustees...
Protect yourself against poisonous plants
submitted by Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
While you are out enjoying nature, take precautions to help protect against noxious plants like poison ivy, wild parsnip...
The Ace of Spades will keep hiding – for a little while longer
by Jane Adams
The Kin Club of Russell has announced that Catch the Ace is suspended due to the latest provincial COVID-19 stay-at-home order. But...
Concern over school closures increases
The Upper Canada District School Board’s series of public meetings to discuss the possible closure of schools in the Board’s region has led...
CPHC announces new Executive Director
The Community and Primary Health Care of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville (CPHC) is pleased to announce that Ms. Tina Montgomery has accepted the position...
Paving and construction fraud awareness as warm weather approaches
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to warn community members of a crime trend involving paving and construction fraud. With the warmer months...
Ontario seeing economic challenges in 2022
The world’s economies have seen hard times over the last two years as areas such as retail and tourism were hit hard during the...
Counties to carry on with landfill project
At a meeting held on February 23, Counties Council has voted down a motion asking it to terminate any discussions or negotiations with an...