KDH and Brockville Hospital celebrate “Be A Donor” campaign
In recognition of BeADonor month, Brockville General Hospital (BGH) and Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) held a friendly month-long competition to register as many new...
New numeracy program to build much-needed math skills
from Community Wire
National literacy organization ABC Life Literacy Canada today announced the launch of its newest program, ABC Everyday Numbers. ABC Everyday Numbers is...
Time to CARP
by Jim Bertram
Well, winter continues to wend its way through its allotted time this year with a minimum of harsh reminders of its power....
Give Dad the world this Father’s Day
Your dad would give you the world, if you asked – and now you can return the favour.
This Father’s Day, adopt an acre of...
Ontario government authorises school reopening
The Ontario government has announced that schools for in-class instruction will resume beginning this September. This plan was developed in consultation with the Chief...
Transformative Culture Change in Long-Term Care Homes: What is it and what does it...
by Sue McDonald
The Independent Long-term Care (LTC) COVID-19 Commission has now been established. Terms of Reference have been posted. What can we hope for?...
What is involved in the Ontario Vaccination Passport Policy
Full Vaccination Definition: An individual is considered fully vaccinated if they have received:
the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized by Health Canada,...
Safe snowmobiling means not going out until it is safe
The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) launched Provincial Snowmobile Safety Week (January 13 – 21) by cautioning snowmobilers to always go online to...
Ontario farm businesses working to adapt to a new reality
by Peggy Brekveld,
Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
If there is one thing that has remained constant throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that farmers are...
OPP recognises victims of gender-based violence
A candlelight vigil was held today at the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Headquarters, paying tribute to the 14 women who were murdered at École Polytechnique de Montreal, as well as...