Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy has tabled the most expensive budget in the history of the province. The document is worth a total of $214.5 billion and includes a projection of 274,000 housing starts over the next three years across the province along with more than half a billion dollars...

If you’re going across the border for Easter, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) staff members say you should be prepared before you go.   The agency is urging travelers to take steps like checking wait times at border crossings before their trip, so they won’t be surprised by a long...

Steve Clark says the federal carbon tax is too much, and he wants to see the Ontario government send that message before it’s too late.  Clark, the MPP for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, has announced plans to introduce Motion 82 to the Ontario legislature.  The motion calls for the federal...

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is looking for help finding educators and workers to commemorate with awards this year.  The board is accepting nominations for its annual Service Excellence Awards program.  The initiative is meant to celebrate teachers and workers that go above and beyond for students, thanking them...

Shelley Mitchell says she’s looking forward to bringing more people back to downtown Kemptville at an upcoming event.  Mitchell, the Chair of the Old Town Kemptville Business Improvement Area, spoke with MyKemptvilleNow.com about her team’s plans for this year’s “Easter Bunny Hop.”  “We love inviting families downtown to enjoy our beautiful...

Mayor Nancy Peckford says she’s happy to see North Grenville’s Francophone population growing.  March 20th is International Day of La Francophonie, a celebration of the French language observed in more than 80 countries all over the world.  "We are very proud of the work the local French schools do to promote...