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. […]

Kemptville District Hospital unveils new x-ray machine

SUBMITTED Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce that its new general x-ray machine is operational. The state-of-the-art diagnostic tool saw its first patient on Wednesday, November 20. “The […]

Here are some festive finds discovery tours across the region

Local highlights include stops in Merrickville, Kemptville, Rideau Lakes SUBMITTED BY SOUTHEASTERN ONTARIO TOURISM Sleigh your Christmas shopping list with these Festive Finds Discovery Tours in South Eastern Ontario. Explore […]

Canada’s Chief Nursing Officer visits Kemptville District Hospital

SUBMITTED Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) welcomed Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of Canada, Dr. Leigh Chapman, on Tuesday, November 19. The visit included a tour of KDH, conversations with nurses and […]

Quality, community and care: The Jac’s Boutique story

SUBMITTED – LEEDS GRENVILLE NEWSLETTER Integrity is everything. “We appreciate the little things; the people in the community and the details we offer matter,” says Lyndsay. Jackie Taylor and her […]

Golf legend on her way to Paris for third Olympic appearance

Fans invited to line the streets of Smiths Falls for sensational send-off LAURIE WEIR Family, friends and fans of Brooke Henderson are invited to line Brockville, Beckwith and Elmsley streets […]

Kemptville Public School partners with local Giving Garden

SUBMITTED Grade 6 classes at Kemptville Public School (KPS) have partnered with the Giving Garden to bring Real-World Learning and Indigenous Education opportunities to the students and the wider community. The Giving Garden is located […]

Local students selected for 2024 Summer Company Program

SUBMITTED This year, 3 enterprising local students have been selected to participate in the 2024 Summer Company Program in the Lanark County/Smiths Falls/North Leeds Grenville area. This program offers young […]

McHappy Day across Lanark County, Kemptville raises $75,000 for CHEO

LAURIE WEIR The McDonald’s Restaurants in Lanark County and Kemptville have raised a whopping $75,152 for the Ottawa Ronald McDonald House during McHappy Day. “On behalf of all of us […]

UCDSB students breathe life into history with We Were Here project

SUBMITTED On May 27, 12 schools from across the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) gathered at the North Grenville Municipal Centre for a showcase event, highlighting their participation in the ‘We […]