Local Covid-19 update
The number of confirmed cases in UCLG East (NG, Merrickville-Wolford, Augusta, and Edwardsburgh-Cardinal) has risen yet again. On September 29, there were 6 confirmed...
Kudos to a local businessman
by Judy Littau
With the tough times we have been experiencing the past 8 months, it is nice to be able to share this feel...
Why I shouldn’t make assumptions!
An interesting week for some rather unusual bird activity, both in the garden and away from home, but still fairly local. One of our...
Tensions rising with trucker convoy
by Brandon Mayer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Since its inception, the so-called Freedom Convoy has evolved into a movement that is intended to be the...
Shaw play sparks inspired discussions
George Bernard Shaw’s legendary play about the gradual reveal of a family secret, the men who dance around its uncomfortable truths, and an epic...
School Board prepares for legalization of non-medical cannabis
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Upper Canada School Board, Superintendent of Safe Schools Deanna Perry, Superintendent of Schools Ron...
Rideau Lakes trail promoter wins Thake Leadership Award
Heritage mapmaker and trail promoter Doug Bond is this year’s recipient of the Bill Thake Memorial Economic Development Leadership Award. Mr. Bond, a retired...
KDH names Brittany Rivard as its new CFO and VP Operations
by Jenny Read
Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brittany Rivard, CPA, CA as its new Chief Financial Officer and...
4-H Ontario adopts Canadian Code for volunteer involvement
4-H Ontario celebrated National Volunteer Week with the adoption of the Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement. The Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement is a...
Captain Canuck to the Rescue
OPP Highway Safety Division's Operational Support Supervisor, Sgt. Clayton Brown is very aware of the dangers when young inexperienced drivers are distracted while behind...