Eastern Ontario Mayors support CA concerns about Housing Bill 23
More than 30 Eastern Ontario mayors have endorsed a Conservation Authority letter to the province expressing concerns with provincial Bill 23, the More Homes...
“Loss of Local Decision-Making”
Conservation Authorities respond to Province’s Housing Bill 23 “More Homes Built Faster Act”
In a bid to address the housing supply, the Ontario government released...
Education workers give 5 days’ strike notice
submitted by CUPE Union
Ontario’s lowest-paid education workers have given five days’ notice of a potential province-wide strike as they remain united in their fight...
New credit card transaction fees now allowed
A recent court decision has led to rule changes now allowing merchants to charge transactions fees for customers who pay by credit card. The...
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...
Riding boundary changes proposed
The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry may soon be even more united if proposed boundary changes to federal ridings are approved.
Currently, the...
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...
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...
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...
Fuel prices reach record numbers
by Brandon Mayer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Drivers of gasoline and diesel vehicles saw a huge jump in the price of fuel in the past...