Mysterious oil spill causes driving chaos
On September 27, motorists using County Road 43 between Kemptville and Winchester had to take alternative routes, owing to a mysterious oil or hydraulic...
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...
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...
Old Age Security increase targets older seniors’ higher risks
by Deb Schulte, Canada's Minister of Seniors
Budget 2021 has helped to strengthen the financial security of Canadians later in life.
It announced two important measures....
Youth Climate Action Summit coming in May
by Julie Servant, Executive Director, Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network
The Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network will present the second annual Youth Climate Action Summit (YCAS) on...
North Dundas Fire Service launching “Saved by the Beep”
A new provincial campaign called “Saved by the Beep” is underway to bring awareness to the importance of installing and testing smoke detectors.
“Thursday Sept....
SNC celebrates its 75th year in conservation
submitted by Erin Thorne, SNC
South Nation Conservation (SNC) has been a leader of natural resource management in Eastern Ontario since 1947 and celebrated a...
Guide Dog Ride to benefit Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind
submitted by Jeff Murphy
This September marks the 35th edition of the National Capital Region’s longest running charity motorcycle ride, The Guide Dog Ride. The...
Increase staffing in local Long Term Care homes
As part of its plan to fix long-term care, the Ontario government will provide up to $673 million this year to long-term care homes...
Ontario delays March Break
Stephen Lecce, Ontario's Minister of Education, issued the following statement regarding March break:
"In support of our collective efforts to keep schools safe, we are...