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Health Unit – Province expands testing for COVID-19

May 25, 2020 Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

Brockville – Yesterday, a directive was sent to Ontario Assessment Centres to provide testing to support the early detection of individuals who have COVID-19. This type of testing will provide valuable information about the spread of the virus in different communities across the province and help in the protection of vulnerable populations and people in our area. The approach to testing... Read More

Rock Dunder & J.H. Fullard Nature Reserves Opening This Weekend – With Some Changes!

May 25, 2020 The Rideau Waterway Land Trust (RWLT) Media Release

Lyndhurst – Hikers will have access to trails at the Rock Dunder and J H Fullard Nature Reserves beginning May 30, 2020. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Rideau Waterway Land Trust (RWLT) did not open its Community Lands to hikers on May 15 as it normally would have. The extra two weeks has provided the Trust with time to... Read More

Lanark, Grenville and Leeds Addictions and Mental Health Grateful for Support from United Way East Ontario and United Counties of Leeds and Grenville

May 25, 2020 Lanark, Leeds & Grenville Addictions and Mental Health Media Release

LLGAMH Case Manager Patti Graham connects with Counsellor Christine Dinnery (top right). – Submitted Photo A New Way to Connect Brockville – During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all changing the way we do things. Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health (LLGAMH) is no different. To ensure our clients are well cared for, we are looking at new ways... Read More

Update From The Leeds Grenville Municipal Emergency Control Group

May 25, 2020 United Counties of Leeds & Grenville

Brockville – The highlights of the Municipal Emergency Control Group (MECG) held today are listed below. The group hears reports from the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, area police and fire officials and Counties departments, including Community and Social Services, Paramedic Service, Public Works, Finance and Maple View Lodge long-term care facility. Counties Council will discuss continuation of... Read More

Police Search for Motorcyclist After Failing to Stop

May 25, 2020 BPS Media Release

Brockville – On the 8th of May 2020 at 9:43 p.m. officers were in the area of the Circle K Convenience store on King St. West when they observed a motorcycle being operated without licence plates. Officers attempted to stop the motorcycle, but the driver fled north bound on Perth St. at a high rate of speed. CCTV footage was... Read More

Volunteers and Small Businesses Step Up to Help Those in Need

May 25, 2020 Government of Ontario Media Release

More than 6,500 Ontarians offer to deliver food, run errands and connect with seniors and people with disabilities during COVID-19 TORONTO — Ontario’s volunteers and small businesses are rising to the challenge and helping seniors and other vulnerable people during the COVID-19 outbreak. Thousands of people are generously giving their time and resources to make and deliver food, run errands,... Read More

GRENVILLE COUNTY OPP WEEKLY NEWS May 17 – May 23, 2020

May 25, 2020 Grenville OPP media Release

Prescott – Grenville County OPP Weekly Police reports – May 17 to May 23, 2020. DOMESTIC – ASSAULT (PRESCOTT,ON) – On May 22, 2020 at approximately 10:25 p.m. Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police officers responded to a report of domestic situation in the Town of Prescott. Investigation revealed that an adult had assaulted the victim and caused damage earlier in... Read More

Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance now open for applications

May 25, 2020 Government of Canada Media Release

Ottawa – Canadian families and small businesses across the country are feeling the impacts of COVID-19. That’s why the Government of Canada is working with provinces and territories to protect jobs and businesses, and give property owners support so they can help small business tenants make it through these difficult times. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that applications are... Read More

New Guidelines for the use of North Grenville Recreational Amenities during COVID-19

May 23, 2020 North Grenville Media Release

Kemptville – The Municipality of North Grenville is implementing the Province’s stage-one reopening as it relates to park amenities. A few Reminders: Emergency Provincial Orders remain in place prohibiting gatherings of more than five people outside of your current household. This applies to all public use of opened outdoor park facilities. To allow for physical distancing and to limit the... Read More

North Grenville Third Annual Business Award Winners Announced

May 23, 2020May 23, 2020 North Grenville Media Release

North Grenville – The Municipality of North Grenville and the Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce the winners of the third annual North Grenville Business awards. The winners were announced via video which can be found on the North Grenville Economic Development and North Grenville Chamber of Commerce Facebook pages. The Municipality and Chamber of Commerce would like to invite residents and... Read More