Glengarry DHS gold medal winners of the Green Energy (Wind Turbine) Challenge. From left to right: Aaden Walker, Ben Wood, Kacey Kivits and Ruby Cox. Photo credit: Submitted.

Paul Lancione says NDP is ready to invest in people, not just politics

LAURIE WEIR The New Democratic Party candidate Paul Lancione says he believes it’s time for Leeds–Grenville–Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes to think differently about economic recovery, job protection and public […]

MP Michael Barrett makes the case for sticking with the Conservatives in LGTIRL

LAURIE WEIR As the incumbent MP for Leeds–Grenville–Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, Michael Barrett has weathered political storms, economic downturns and shifting party dynamics since first being elected in a […]

Liberal candidate, LJ Edmonds on trade, jobs and leadership in Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes

LAURIE WEIR With a federal election on April 28 and national concerns around affordability, housing and cross-border trade growing more urgent, candidates across the country are beginning to define their […]

UPDATE: Missing person from Kemptville found

SUBMITTED A missing person from the Municipality of North Grenville has been located in good health.  On April 2, 2025, shortly after 9:00 a.m., the Grenville County Detachment of the […]

Canada’s snap election: What voters need to know in Lanark—Frontenac & Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands

STAFF WRITER Canadians will go to the polls on April 28 for the snap federal election, called by Prime Minister Mark Carney.  Voters in the Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, […]

Hey Day returns. Kemptville’s biggest garage sale back for 2025

SUBMITTED Hey Day is back for its 62nd year!  The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Auxiliary invites you to its major fundraising garage sale, which brings in tens of thousands of […]

UCDSB restores services after cyber incident

STAFF WRITER The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) says the main services affected by a cyber incident in early January have been fully restored, as of Feb. 20. Wi-Fi […]

Ontario votes: Here is a look at your candidates for Leeds-Grenville, Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes

LAURIE WEIR We asked the candidates running in the Leeds-Grenville, Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes riding in the Feb. 27 provincial election, the same five questions. We will add to […]

Rising food insecurity in Eastern Ontario: Causes, Impacts and solutions

SUBMITTED Public health units across eastern Ontario are collaborating to raise awareness about the growing problem of food insecurity, which is having a profound impact on individuals and families in […]

UCDSB pilot project to bring inclusive sports to elementary schools

LAURIE WEIR A new sports program is set to roll out in Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) elementary schools, aiming to ensure every student can participate in school sports. […]