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Highlights from CDSBEO Board Meeting held on Nov 5, 2019

November 13, 2019 Media Release

Kemptville – Highlights from CDSBEO Board Meeting held on Nov 5, 2019. Sandy Lake Exposure Trip 2019 Meeting the goals of the Ontario First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Education Policy Framework is a priority for the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario. For the sixth consecutive year, a group of CDSBEO students participated in a service trip to Sandy... Read More

Open House Being Held at St. Lawrence College on Saturday

November 13, 2019 Media Release

Brockville, Kingston, Cornwall – The three campuses of St. Lawrence College are holding an Open House this Saturday, November 16th. It runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Kingston, Brockville, & Cornwall. Open House provides the opportunity to: Learn more about our full-time programs Explore graduate certificate programs Speak to College faculty, staff, and current students Take a tour... Read More

BROCKVEGAS Fundraiser nets $11,000 for local St. John Ambulance

November 12, 2019 Media Release

Brockville – The communities of Leeds, Grenville, and Lanark joined forces last week to raise an astonishing $11,000 in support of St. John Ambulance. The non-profit organization held a charity casino night on November 9, 2019 at the Brockville Convention Centre. “We are fortunate to enjoy outstanding community support for this annual event…they made sure that our local St. John... Read More

Ontario SPCA Leeds & Grenville Animal Centre kicks off iAdopt for the Holidays adoption campaign

November 12, 2019 Media Release

Nation-wide adoption event finds loving homes for animals during the season of giving Brockville – With the holidays just around the corner, the Leeds & Grenville Animal Centre is asking you to add one more special someone to your holiday list – and your family. Give an animal the gift of a loving home during iAdopt for the Holidays, a... Read More

Annual Leeds Grenville Economic Development Summit to feature innovative and tech-savvy speakers

November 10, 2019 Media Release

Leeds-Grenville – The upcoming Leeds Grenville Economic Development Summit is focusing on blending Industry 4.0 into our local diverse economy while building our businesses. Keynote speakers at the 11th annual event will talk connectivity, how virtual reality technology can help with choosing a career, the process of building a state-of-the-art distribution centre and making it a success story, as well... Read More

Ontario Providing Veterans and Active Members of the Canadian Armed Forces Free Access to Ontario Parks

November 8, 2019 Media Release

Province committed to giving back to our service members ST. THOMAS — Ontario is honouring past and present members of the Canadian Armed Forces by making it easier for them to spend more time in nature and green spaces at Ontario Parks. Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, was at the St. Thomas Legion today to announce... Read More

Serious Fraud Office and OPP Warn of Sim Swap Scam

November 8, 2019 Media Release

ORILLIA – The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), in partnership with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), are advising the public of a recent scam that has been reported. Fraudsters are using SIM swapping and phone number porting to gain access to your email, social media and financial accounts. From there, they gain direct access to your... Read More

Police warn against fraudulent phone calls claiming to be from Service Canada

November 7, 2019 Media Release

Ottawa – The Ottawa Police Organized Fraud Unit is warning the community about a recent phone scam that is being reported in Ottawa and across the country. The fraudulent phone calls are coming to both cell phone and land lines and may display the phone number of a legitimate government agency. The recorded message when the phone is answered claims... Read More

OPP: There is No Typical Fraud Victim

November 6, 2019 Media Release

GRENVILLE The Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding the public that scammers are active in our area. Believe it or not, there is no typical fraud victim, they come from all backgrounds and are often educated and informed. Your risk of becoming a fraud victim is the same as everyone, but your best defence is to” stop “before... Read More

Health Unit: Let’s talk about money

November 4, 2019 Media Release

Brockville – We all need money to provide the basics for living. This includes, at a minimum, money for housing – a place to call home, for food that will fuel our body and mind with energy, health and joy, for clothing, a phone to stay connected, a way to get work or school, for leisure activities, and for prescribed medications... Read More