Jennifer Westendorp

News Reporter Jennifer Westendorp studied journalism-print at Algonquin College. She has years of experience working in print and broadcast media. Her hobbies include reading, writing and being outdoors.

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Victim Services gets $50,500 in emergency funding

News Jennifer Westendorp - April 9, 2020

The province is taking action to address the recent spike in domestic violence. Victim Services of Leeds and Grenville will receive $50,500 in emergency funding. MPP Steve Clark made the...

State of emergency declared in Leeds and Grenville

News Jennifer Westendorp - April 9, 2020

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is taking additional steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19. A county-wide state of emergency was declared yesterday. Warden Pat Sayeau says the...

Limerick Forest closes to the public

News Jennifer Westendorp - April 9, 2020

Limerick Forest is now off limits. The 6000-hectare community forest, owned and managed by the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, is closed to all users. The announcement was made...

COVID-19 deaths double across region

News Jennifer Westendorp - April 8, 2020

Eight people have now died from COVID-19 in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark, according to the Health Unit. The number of confirmed cases jumped to 123 today, up from 93 yesterday. Seven...

Hey Day is cancelled

News Jennifer Westendorp - April 8, 2020

The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Auxiliary announced today that Hey Day 2020 will not be happening. The popular local event, which brings in thousands of dollars for the hospital...

Municipal facilities expected to remain closed until June 30

News Jennifer Westendorp - April 8, 2020

A possible timeline for reopening municipal facilities is on the table. North Grenville Council met virtually today to discuss a COVID-19 cost containment plan, the response reserve, operations update and...

Brockville Hospital puts out call for community cheerleaders

News Jennifer Westendorp - April 8, 2020

The Brockville General Hospital (BGH) is asking the community for help. The past few weeks have been increasingly challenging for staff and physicians at the hospital, according to a press...

Four deaths, 93 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in region

News Jennifer Westendorp - April 7, 2020

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is now reporting 93 confirmed cases of COVID-19, as of 2:30pm today. This represents an increase of 41 new cases since Friday....