New public health measures implemented
In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, and other health experts, the Ontario government has amended order O. Reg 364/20: Rules for...
Community projects stalled
by Estelle Taylor,
communications manager, Ontario Nonprofit Network
The Ontario government has withdrawn a promised $15 million to Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF); money the foundation...
UCDSB Trustees to Receive Final Staff Report of ARC
The Upper Canada District School Board of Trustees will host a public meeting to receive the final set of recommendations contained in the Final...
June 20-26 Developmental Services Worker Appreciation Week
by Tina Ouellette
"Every day I get way more given to me than I get back. A great career choice found me." The words of...
UCDSB comment on the Health and Physical Education Curriculum
The Chair of the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB), Jeff McMillan, offers the following comments regarding the recent provincial dialogue on possible content...
Be Septic Smart
from the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
Having a well maintained, properly functioning septic system is very important to rural landowners and Rideau cottagers. Systems need...
Senior Times – Long term care residents may begin interacting again
Ontario is responding to high levels of COVID-19 vaccination in many long-term care homes by making changes that will help homes safely resume communal...
Protecting the agri-food value chain from farm-to-table
By Drew Spoelstra, Executive Member,
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Ontario farms are places of business, where animals are raised, safe and sustainable food is produced, and where...
Hope for hi-speed internet for all in North Grenville
The Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) made a presentation to council at the meeting of October 20, outlining their current initiatives to bring high...
Housing and services for long-term success
Lanark Leeds and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health (LLGAMH) and The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville (UCLG) strengthened their partnership by teaming up...