All parents of kids in Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) schools have received an email warning about an incident in Winchester. According to the email, a “suspicious individual” was seen on Wednesday at Winchester Public School. “A male in a white car stopped and questioned some students at recess and...

As summer turns into fall and hunting seasons start to open across the province, the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is offering some advice for hunters. “Enjoy the benefits of being outdoors; but remember to be tick smart,” says Communications Coordinator Susan Healey. “While not all black-legged ticks...

Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) Director of Education Ron Ferguson says the board is spending millions to improve students’ learning experience. At Wednesday’s UCDSB Board of Trustees meeting, Ferguson explained an investment of more than $5-million the board has made into purchasing new furniture, computers, shop tools, and advanced...

Our region’s MPP has reaffirmed his commitment to the Royal Family. At Queen’s Park on Wednesday, Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes’ Steve Clark took part in an optional group ceremony, where participating MPPs pledged their allegiance to King Charles III. The ceremony comes roughly one week after the death of Queen...

According to Dr. Mohamed Gazarin, the Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) has reached a major advancement in its research program. The program has launched its first clinical trial, a three-year study on heart disease. “Clinical trials are a key research tool for advancing medical knowledge and patient care,” Dr. Gazarin says....

A new flag is flying outside the North Grenville Municipal Centre for the rest of the week. Municipal council and community members gathered late Tuesday afternoon to raise the flag in anticipation of this weekend’s Terry Fox Run, an annual event where runners raise money for cancer research. For the last...