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Ontario Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Locations to More Pharmacies

April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 Government of Ontario Media Release

Over 700 additional locations across the province to begin offering AstraZeneca vaccine to individuals aged 55+starting throughout this week. Additional local locations in this article TORONTO — The Ontario government is rapidly increasing capacity in its COVID-19 vaccine rollout with the addition of over 700 pharmacies across the province. These locations will start offering the AstraZeneca vaccine to individuals aged... Read More

5 New COVID Cases, 20 Active Cases Reported this Morning in Today’s Report – Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit Covid-19 Update – January 29, 2021

January 29, 2021 Hometown TV12

Brockville – Five new cases*, (3*** in the past 24hrs) and 20** active cases reported in today’s Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit Covid-19 update. There are 3 newly recovered. There are currently 1 hospitalized, 1 in ICU, 0 on ventilator. *Cases are reported from data collected at 4:00pm the previous day. **Active cases can be recovering at home... Read More

6 New COVID Cases, 16 Active Cases Reported this Morning in Today’s Report – Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit Covid-19 Update – January 28, 2021

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 Hometown TV12

Brockville – Six new cases*, (4 in the past 24hrs***) and 16** active cases reported in today’s Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit Covid-19 update. There are 3 newly recovered. There are currently 1 hospitalized, 1 in ICU, 0 on ventilator. *Cases are reported from data collected at 4:00pm the previous day. **Active cases can be recovering at home... Read More

3 New COVID Cases, 11 Active Cases Reported this Morning in Today’s Report – Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit Covid-19 Update – January 27, 2021

January 27, 2021 Hometown TV12

Brockville – Three new cases*, and 11** active cases reported in today’s Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit Covid-19 update. There are 3 newly recovered. There are currently 0 hospitalized. *Cases are reported from data collected at 4:00pm the previous day. **Active cases can be recovering at home or admitted to a hospital depending on symptom severity. ***Past 24hrs... Read More

4 New COVID Cases, 13 Active Cases Reported this Morning in Today’s Report – Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit Covid-19 Update – January 25, 2021

January 25, 2021 Hometown TV12

Brockville – Four new cases* since Friday’s report, (1 in past 24hrs***) and 13** active cases reported in today’s Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit Covid-19 update. There are 11 newly recovered. There are currently 0 hospitalized. *Cases are reported from data collected at 4:00pm the previous day. **Active cases can be recovering at home or admitted to a... Read More

4 New COVID Cases, 20 Active Cases Reported this Morning in Today’s Report – Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit Covid-19 Update – January 22, 2021

January 22, 2021 Hometown TV12

Brockville – Four new cases*, (3 in past 24 hrs***) and 20** active cases reported in today’s Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit Covid-19 update. There are 6 newly recovered. There are currently 1 hospitalized and 1 in ICU. *Cases are reported from data collected at 4:00pm the previous day. **Active cases can be recovering at home or admitted... Read More

Leeds Grenville and Lanark Health Unit: Food Safety during the pandemic

January 20, 2021 Media Release

The Health Unit recognizes that COVID-19 has been tough financially on many of our citizens and that some people may have started a new home business that involves food to help make some extra money. For people who are thinking of opening a food-related business in their home, it is important to do your research before starting. Public Health Inspectors... Read More

First Round of Federal Funding to Support Local Legions Announced

January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 Hometown TV12

Brockville –The Royal Canadian Legion announced back in December the Legion branches receive support through the Veterans Organizations Emergency Support Fund. The Legion—the largest Veterans organization in Canada—received $14 million from the Government of Canada to distribute to its branches across the country. The the first allocation of the Veterans Organizations Emergency Relief Fund with money distributed through Dominion Command,... Read More

Confirmed Case of COVID-19 at Rideau Vista Public School

December 7, 2020 Media Release

Westport – Parents/guardians and staff at Rideau Vista Public School received notification on Sunday, December 6th that an individual at the school has tested positive for COVID-19. The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is closely monitoring the situation and has followed up to isolate all students and staff who have had a high-risk exposure. Both the health unit and the school are taking... Read More

Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation celebrates 50 years with a call to protect conservation lands

October 4, 2020October 4, 2020 Media Release

RIDEAU RIVER WATERSHED (Westport, Perth, Smiths Falls, Kemptville, Ottawa) – Members of the Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation (RVCF) celebrated 50 years of conservation at its September 23 Annual General Meeting. Since 1970, the RVCF has dedicated itself to raising funds that support important conservation efforts throughout the Rideau River watershed. Efforts include conservation land acquisition, tree planting, outdoor education, water... Read More