Health Unit finds an increase in overdoses in Perth
The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, through the overdose early warning and surveillance system, has seen an increase in overdoses in the...
Health and Safety top priority as schools remain closed
The Ontario government is protecting the health and safety of students during the COVID-19 outbreak by keeping schools closed for the rest of this...
United Way to award grants to local charities
United Way Leeds & Grenville (UWLG) has announced that it will provide $298,000 in grants to local charities responding to COVID-19 as part of...
Ontario farm businesses working to adapt to a new reality
by Peggy Brekveld,
Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
If there is one thing that has remained constant throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that farmers are...
Independent Commission into long-term care announced
Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Long-Term Care, issued the following statement in response to the impact of COVID-19 in Ontario's long-term care homes:
"Our government...
Student Assistance applications open for 2020-21 school year
The Ontario government is reducing financial barriers for full-time students attending postsecondary education. Those most in need can now apply to the Ontario Student...
Local Covid-19 update
There was some positive indications in the daily reports of the Leeds Grenville Lanark District Health Unit this past week. The LGLDHU reports...
Local CFDCs provide Covid-19 support to assist small business
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada has introduced several measures to support businesses, organizations, workers and communities as part of Canada’s COVID-19...
Health Unit warns to take precautions during high heat and humidity
Due to high temperatures and humidex levels Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for this week. A combination of heat and high humidity...
Ontario Extends Emergency Orders
The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has extended all emergency orders currently in force until May 29, 2020....