Loss of Local Decision-Making: Bill 23 does not work for Eastern Ontario
Dear Premier Ford, Minister Clark, Minister Smith, and Minister Piccini,
With housing affordability affecting much of Ontario, we understand your government’s target to build 1.5...
Police charge four with human trafficking offences
submitted by OPP
23 charges laid in 10-month investigation
Police have arrested four individuals and laid 23 criminal offences during a joint human trafficking investigation.
In October...
Support for Business Digital Assistance extended until June from Leeds Grenville Economic...
The Ontario Business Improvement Association (OBIAA) has agreed to provide further support for Digital Service Squad staff throughout Leeds Grenville.
While the region’s Community Futures...
Around the Rideau
Despite recent rain, minor low water conditions continue
The Rideau Valley Low Water Response Team maintained a Level 1 low water advisory for the watershed...
Free training for food and beverage careers
Applications are now open to jobseekers and employers wishing to train for jobs in the food and beverage area. The Province is investing $1...
Ag Safety Week: Safety is Our Standard
Organised by The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association, March 13-19, 2022, is the first Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW), under the banner: “Your Farm, Your...
8th Annual Leeds Grenville Immigrant Entrepreneur Award
The St. Lawrence – Rideau Immigration Partnership is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 8th Annual Leeds Grenville Immigrant Entrepreneur...
October 9 to 15 is Fire Prevention Week
An annual event intended to help remind us of the importance of fire safety is upon us once again. This year’s Fire Prevention Week...
Hiring Immigrants: Free Employer Training
Local labour shortages have proved difficult for businesses across Leeds and Grenville. This has reflected the larger trend of shortages across the country, ones...
Study underlines the impact of Covid on businesses
The Rural Ontario Institute has issued a report examining the impact of the pandemic on non-metro Ontario up to October of last year. Non-metro...