M.P. Barrett gives credit to MPP Clark for investment
3M Canada is set to receive $23 million in public funds from the Government of Canada, to manufacture protective masks in Brockville.
The federal portion...
Local All‑Candidates debate held on topic of Environment
by Rachel Everett-Fry, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
On September 7, candidates of the Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes riding debated environmental issues in the 100...
Flood Prep 2020
Here we go again — time to prepare for the potential spring freshet! RVCA uses stream gauges, weather stations, surveys of snow conditions, meteorological...
School Board sees stable enrolment but rising costs
Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 to discuss several agenda items.
Average Daily Enrolments for UCDSB...
PUBLIC SAFETY WARNING
Substance sent to people potentially at risk of self-harm across Ontario
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning people about packages, containing a potentially lethal...
New funding to help farmers, agri-food businesses grow
On November 7, Ernie Hardeman, Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, issued the following op-ed:
The Ontario government recognizes the tremendous growth opportunity...
FADS awareness day at Queen’s Park
by Rob More
On February 23 and 24, 27 individuals with FASD, and their caregivers from the Rural FASD Support Network, navigated their way to...
Seven tips to introduce children to sustainability
from Scouts Canada
Talking to children about complex issues like sustainability can be daunting. Many young people are becoming exposed to climate change and its...
SD&G OPP INVESTIGATING SERIOUS ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Stormont Dundas and Glengarry Crime Unit is continuing to investigate a serious assault with a weapon that occurred on...
Nominate an Economic Development Leader
The Leeds Grenville Economic Development Office is asking individuals, councils and economic development committees to identify candidates for the annual Bill Thake Memorial Award...