Happy Mother’s Day 2021
Mother’s Day Inspirational Quotes for Moms “I got to grow up with a mother who taught me to believe in me.” – Antonio Villaraigosa “Mama was my greatest teacher, a teacher of compassion, love andfearlessness….
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The SD&G Archive launches to “phenomenal feedback”, says Archivist Susan Peters
Natashca Wood Nation Valley News SD&G — Historians, historical enthusiasts, and researchers and alike can rejoice because learning more about the history of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry just got a lot easier. After two years…
Humans and animals alike mourn the loss of a gentle giant Andy Parent
Around the Nation by Tom Van Dusen North Grenville residents are seriously mourning – I mean big time – the loss of one of their favourite people, Andy Parent, who Russell’s Connie Johnston describes as…
Residents of North Grenville remember community and business leader—the eponymous Gerald Tallman
NORTH GRENVILLE – The Municipality of North Grenville is grieving the loss of an important community member—lifelong resident, business and community leader, Gerald Tallman, who tragically passed away this weekend. “On behalf of all residents…
Police check at inter-provincial crossing in Hawkesbury catches driver with sawn-off shotgun
HAWKESBURY — Officers from the Hawkesbury detachment of the OPP have been taking part in the rotating checks at interprovincial crossings over the past few weeks, in an attempt to curb non-essential travel between Ontario…
Outbreaks in Eastern Ontario knocked down to six; new cases remaining steady at 55 over weekend
Natascha Wood Nation Valley News EASTERN ONTARIO — In his twice-weekly media briefing on May 3rd, Eastern Ontario Medical Officer of Health Dr Paul Roumeliotis provided updates on the latest COVID-19 developments in the region,…
Police apprehend suspect in connection with South Dundas graffitiing incident from last year
SOUTH DUNDAS — A 23-year-old from North York was arrested by SD&G OPP officers on April 30th in connection with an incident involving the graffiti of a public building. The incident in question took place…
MPP Jim McDonell in quarantine after positive COVID-19 test
SD&G — Conservative MPP for Stormont–Dundas–South Glengarry Jim McDonell announced on Twitter this weekend that he tested positive for COVID-19 after experiencing symptoms similar to a cold earlier in the week. According to a press…
Reckless driver flees police in Chesterville, is apprehended day later
NORTH DUNDAS — A 23-year-old Smiths Falls man faces a couple of Criminal Code charges and several Highway Traffic Act charges after a vehicle fled police in Chesterville on April 21. An SD&G OPP officer…
Russell’s battered silver maple a poster child for preserving tree cover
RUSSELL — Located on a municipal easement across from the local Legion branch, a 40-50-year-old problematic silver maple is gaining support from residents who want it spared although a majority of Russell Township council is…
Gone in 20 minutes: Get jab on short notice in EOHU region
Join the vaccine ‘standby’ list if you don’t yet have an appointment for the jab; age for Pfizer/Moderna also drops to 50 week of May 3
EASTERN ONTARIO — Sometimes, doses are left over at Eastern Ontario Health Unit vaccine clinics because people don’t show up. To prevent wasting them, the health unit has launched a new “standby” list for individuals…
140,000 trees being planted in Leeds and Grenville through Forests Ontario’s 50 Million Tree Program
BROCKVILLE, — The 2021 tree planting season has begun! Forests Ontario, a not-for-profit organization, and planting partners across the province are working to plant more than 2.8 million trees through its 50 Million Tree…
Virtual quadmester gets off to good start at North Dundas District High School
by Jamie Wilson NDDHS Minister of Communications Virtual Classes began last Wednesday, April 21st. It is always an adjustment to switch from in-person learning to being at home all the time, but everything seems to…
Report by Deputy Chief Coroner points to major problems facing migrant workers amidst pandemic
ONTARIO — A report released recently by the province’s Deputy Chief Coroner, Reuven Jhirad, has outlined steps that need to be taken by the federal and provincial government to better protect migrant workers from COVID-19….
