United Counties update
The United Counties of Leeds & Grenville Council has agreed to enter into a contract with the City of Brockville for continued central fire...
Dundas Manor COVID-19 Testing Update
On Friday, May 1st, all residents and staff at Dundas Manor were tested for the COVID-19 virus. This proactive testing was mandated by the...
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Conrad Sauvé, President & CEO, Canadian Red Cross
Disasters can hit anywhere and any time, and the impact on Canadians can be life-changing. Large disasters...
Steve Clark elected to Standing Committee
Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark has been elected Chair of the Standing Committee on Social Policy in the Ontario Legislature. The...
Extra funding announced for FASD support
FASD is a brain injury that can occur when an unborn baby is exposed to alcohol. It’s a lifelong disorder with effects that include...
New Trades Micro-Credential Certificate program for adults
Recent high school graduates, or adults looking to get training and further their career prospects in the trades, can now earn a Trades Micro-Credential...
The gift that keeps on taking
In a season of giving, there’s one thing we really don’t want to give or receive. The covid-19 situation in this region has become...
Helping more communities protect against racism and hate
The Ontario government is helping more communities combat racism and hate by doubling its investment in the Anti-Racism Anti-Hate Grant Program. An additional $1.6...
Gord Brown’s legacy for Thalidomide survivors
Thalidomide survivors are optimistic about the new compensation package quietly announced by the federal government last week. “This is exactly what our late MP...
Local School Boards face unexpected transportation costs
The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO) and the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) have recently presented to their trustees the...