Doug Ford proposing new powers for mayors
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has made a controversial proposal, which would see the mayors of Ottawa and Toronto get the power to override Council...
South Nation Conservation provides jobs to local students
South Nation Conservation (SNC) welcomed eight students and recent graduates to its team this summer, thanks to support from the Federal and Provincial Governments.
SNC...
Food banks pivot to meet new needs
Fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, the housing crisis, and the escalating cost of living is changing the way Eastern Ontario’s rural food banks operate.
Food...
Scrap ArriveCan App says MP
Local Member of Parliament Eric Duncan (Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry) is demanding the federal government immediately scrap the problem-ridden ArriveCan smartphone app process, along with the...
IPM Quilt Competition open to all
by Elaine MacNaughtan
The 2022 International Plowing Match and the Home on the Farm Quilt Show & Tea Room are only a few weeks away....
Recognizing World Elder Abuse Prevention Day
As June 15th is observed as World Elder Abuse Prevention Day, it’s important to recognize not all seniors are in the best of circumstances....
OPP record checks moving online as of June 13
New process is quick, easy and secure
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is moving record checks online as of June 13, 2022. The new process will...
Election win for PCs both locally and provincially
The June 2 provincial election resulted in a landslide victory for Doug Ford and his Progressive Conservative government, including a win for local incumbent...
Ontario attracting more skilled newcomers to strengthen economy
New investment will grow program and help Province fill generational labour shortage
by Jim McDonald, MPP
The Ontario government is working for workers by investing...
Emergency Preparedness can be a Life Saver!
May 1 through 8 is Emergency Preparedness Week, and the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) is reminding you to ensure that you and your...