Ontario unveils plan to improve rural internet and cell service

Families and businesses in rural and remote communities can look forward to high-speed internet and better cellphone service as the province releases its $315...

The Importance of Biosecurity in Protecting Farm Animals

by Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Protecting farm animal health goes way beyond feeding our livestock healthy, nutritious feed and providing...

Steve Clark welcomes new dental care for low-income seniors

The Government of Ontario launched the new Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP) on November 20, part of its comprehensive plan to end hallway...

New Constituency Association for local Green Party

The Green Party of Ontario has now established a Constituency Association in our riding of Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes. The CA will work...

Ontario investing an additional $3.4 million in local health care

submitted by MPP Steve Clark The Ontario government is investing an additional $3,435,400 in 2023-24 to ensure stable and sustainable hospital operations across Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands...

ARC meetings take place across the region

A series of public meetings was held throughout Eastern Ontario last week as part of the Upper Canada District School Board’s (UCDSB) accommodation review...
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New Hospitality Program coming to the region

The Employment + Education Centre has partnered with Ontario Tourism Education Corporation to bring a 6 week pilot program called: “Hospitality Career Catalyst Program”...
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HOL cooks up delicious experience for youth

“I loved cooking and I loved eating. I definitely loved all of it,” said one Dundas County youth following the completion of a seven-week...
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New campaign to address skilled trades shortage

The Government of Ontario is taking action to attract more people to the skilled trades and employers to hire more apprentices. The province is...

Province orders public gatherings to be of 5 or less people Leeds, Grenville and...

On March 28, 2020 the Provincial Order made under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act was amended. The amendments strengthen the order issued...