Now that winter is officially over, North Grenville staff members are reminding residents of the rules for burning things in the municipality.  Residents need to buy a permit to have any open-air burns. Permits cost $15 and allow you to burn on your property without incurring any fines.  You need to...

Keep a close eye on water conditions near your home if you live in a flood-prone area for the next few weeks.  That’s a message from the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, which has issued another Water Safety Statement, the third in the last 30 days.  Staff members say nearly all snow...

If you want to see the upcoming solar eclipse, you’ll have a chance to watch it immersed in local history soon.  Upper Canada Village, a “living history museum” replicating local life 200 years ago, is running a free event for people to watch the eclipse.  Attendance is free, but if you...

Sean Donovan says the North Dundas Fire Service is expanding its plans to support Muscular Dystrophy Canada this year.  The fire department is preparing for a “rooftop campout” fundraiser this summer, benefitting the charity.  “It’s our charity of choice since the very beginning for back in 1954,” Donovan says. “Firefighters...

Some outdated equipment for road maintenance could be replaced soon in North Grenville.  Council is set to vote Tuesday on whether to purchase a new backhoe loader and all-season tractor.   The tractor and backhoe the municipality uses right now are from 2008 and 2009. Staff members say that means they’re nearing...

Local figures are offering their condolences as the Hudson family mourns the founder of Burnbrae Farms.  Joe Hudson, who founded the food manufacturing company more than eighty years ago, passed away this week.  Hudson’s company has gone on to become one of the largest suppliers of eggs and egg products in...