by Lorraine Payette, written November 9, 2013
(MALLLORYTOWN, ONTARIO) On Friday, November 8, piper Larry Fitzpatrick silenced the assembled crowds with a single skirl from his pipes as he led the honour and colour guards in before the stand of dignitaries and school children at Mallorytown’s 14th annual Remembrance Road ceremonies for local service personnel who gave heir lives during World Wars I and II, and in the conflict in Afghanistan. – to read more>
by Lorraine Payette, written November 4, 2013
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) The town was crawling with ghouls, goblins and ghosts as people of all ages came out to celebrate Halloween in Gananoque.
Dreams in Motion“It’s been great,” said Kerri Paquette at Dreams in Motion. “The kids always do such a wonderful job, and everyone had a fantastic time.” – to read more>
by Susan Healey, CPHC
foodcoreLGL is creating a Food Charter for the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and Lanark County. A Food Charter is a guiding document, shaped by community members, that outlines a vision for the future of the food system in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark. The food system includes everything from growing food, to processing, storing, transporting, selling, buying, and eating food. From growers to eaters – we all fit into the food system. – to read more>
Gananoque Chamber of Commerce
by Lisa Wells, Executive Director 1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce – November 6, 2013
(Gananoque, ON) The 1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce is a business network whose goal is to further the interests of businesses in the form of advocacy, education, business development, training and benefits. Our mission is to promote and improve trade and commerce and the cultural, civic, and social well-being of our region. – to read more>
PC Caucus wears Green for 100th Anniversary of 4-H
by Michael Jiggins, Executive Assistant to Steve Clark, MPP, Leeds-Grenville, written November 6, 2013
(QUEEN’S PARK) – Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark was proud today to join members of the Ontario PC Caucus in wearing green at the Ontario Legislative Assembly to show his support for 4H Canada ’s 100th anniversary.
“I know how hard 4H volunteers here in Leeds-Grenville work to cultivate programs that give young people the skills they need to be successful in life – whether they pursue a career in agriculture or any other field,” said Clark. “4H has done so much over the past century to promote the values of rural communities and I’m proud in their centenary year to show my strong support for everyone involved.” – to read more>
by Margaret Hendriks, Manager of Community Health Protection, November 5, 2013
(LEEDS-GRENVILLE, ONTARIO) Every year many people in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville become ill with a communicable disease such as: Influenza, Lyme, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Hepatitis C and Measles. Rapid access to information about key symptoms, laboratory testing and treatment can help health care providers provide the best possible care. The Health Unit has developed a new on-line resource to assist health care providers. – to read more>
by Dianne Oickle, MSc, RD, Public Health Nutritionist, written November 5, 2013
(LEEDS-GRENVILLE, ONTARIO) The Health Unit has recently completed Nutritious Food Basket costing for 2013. The annual food costing, done by all Public Units in Ontario, calculates the price of 67 food items from a number of grocery stores in the area. This year, across Leeds, Grenville, and Lanark counties, the cost of feeding a family of 4 (2 adults + 2 children) is $178 per week (or $772 per month). This is a 9% increase in the cost of food alone in the past 3 years (since 2010). – to read more>
by Lorraine Payette, written October 15, 2013
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Autumn chose to weave its magic spell in Gananoque starting on September 28, bringing out not only the best in the harvest at the farmers’ market, but the annual indulgence known as Cultural Days. – to read more>
by Lorraine Payette, written November 1, 2013
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Saturday, October 5, brought a world of fun as St. Joseph Catholic School held its fun fair for the kids, a major fund raiser for the school.
“Thank you to everyone who made the Annual Fun Fair a success,” said Natasha Medd, Fun Fair Chair. “We raised almost $11,000 this year. Thank you to the staff and families who attended and volunteered at the Fun Fair.” – to read more>
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