Education workers throughout the Upper Canada District School Board are at a breaking point. That's according to the union that represents 1,650 staff at the UCDSB including educational assistants, secretaries, and registered early childhood educators. Canadian Union of Public Employees 5678 says underfunding and understaffing plague the board with students’ needs...

An 18-year-old male is dead after drowning in the water at a Manotick park. Ottawa Fire Services says in a statement that they received a 911 call just before 9:30 p.m. Monday that three residents had gone swimming in the Rideau River near Walter Upton-Collins Park and only two had...

You're being warned about the dangerous weeds that grow in our area. The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit says wild parsnip, poison ivy, and giant hogweed are three common noxious weeds in the region. Coming into contact with these dangerous weeds can cause severe skin reactions. The sap...

Pipeline work is underway in Edwardsburgh Cardinal. Corrosion Services Company Ltd. is scheduled to conduct a walking survey along TNPI’s pipeline right-of-way until November 30. The work is part of routine preventative maintenance and involves inspecting and servicing pipeline test posts. It's being done in the Cedar Grove Road near...

Police are searching for a federal offender wanted on a Canada wide warrant. The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Squad says 40-year-old Jeffery Bluecloud breached his long-term supervision order He is described as an Indigenous male, 5'8", 176lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Bluecloud has several tattoos including "Honor" on his...

Live music, food trucks, a free swim at the pool and a flag raising will all be a part of Canada Day festivities in Kemptville. Organizers say it will all be taking place in Riverside Park with kids music from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and bands from 3:30 p.m....