Important new legislation is coming
by Mayor David Gordon
The province is implementing Bill 68, “Modernizing Ontario’s Municipal Legislation Act 2017", which will impact every municipality in Ontario. The key...
August 4th-6th Long Weekend
Drinking and boating accounts for approximately 40% of boating-related fatalities on Canadian waterways. In 2018, the Canadian Safe Boating Council along with our enforcement...
Counties Council adopts new asset management plan
Counties Council has adopted a new asset management plan. The plan was prepared by Dillon Consulting and Watson Economists, and complies with the new...
Convincing Conservative victory in by-election
There was a general air of voter apathy surrounding the recent by-election in the riding of Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, as the expected...
Bob Runciman appointed Chair of the St. Lawrence Parks Commission
Senator Bob Runciman has been appointed Chair of the St. Lawrence Parks Commission by the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Michael Tibollo for a four-year term. Bob Runciman is well-known...
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...
OPP partners on Anti-Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Campaign
Starting last Friday, and continuing over the ride season, police and public safety partners are taking to social media to remind Canadians that outlaw...
New initiatives aimed at bullying prevention and reporting
Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, has announced five new measures to prevent and combat bullying in Ontario schools to improve student safety and well-being....
New elementary math curriculum for Catholic School Board
The new elementary math curriculum teaches students fundamental math skills and connects them to real life, to prepare students for learning success, according to...
Parkinson’s disease caregivers need patience and support
by Sally Smith
She was a bit nervous talking about being a caregiver… not that she hasn’t been one for years as a mother, nurse,...