The 87th annual Chesterville Fair comes to town, August 24-26
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Samantha’s Emporium celebrates successful first year in business with new location and products
Kelsey Smith Nation Valley News WINCHESTER — Samantha Chadwick, co-owner and operator of Samantha’s Emporium recently relocated her 507 St. Lawrence Street business to 504 Main Street. With all of the excitement and hours spent…
Kelli Trottier honoured in North Dundas
WINCHESTER — Locals honoured Celtic songstress and fiddler Kelli Trottier before her highly anticipated performance at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church performance on Saturday evening. The North Glengarry native — now living in Kingston — was…
Sudden death, but no foul play suspected at Two Creek Conservation Area
SOUTH DUNDAS — The SD&G OPP responded to a sudden death in the vicinity of the Two Creek Conservation Area yesterday, OPP East Region Acting Sergeant Tina Hunt confirmed for Nation Valley News this evening. Foul…
Electrifying wild animals featured at OPG Visitor Centre, Aug. 18
CORNWALL — A fun-filled day awaits as the creatures living in Ontario watersheds come alive when the St. Lawrence River Institute ofEnvironmental Sciences and Ontario Power Generation celebrate the end of summer with some carnivorous, crafty, and cuddly creatures for the entire family with “Wild for Wildlife.” If…
Health Unit confirms West Nile virus in local mosquitoes
EASTERN ONTARIO — While no human cases have been reported in the region, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) has confirmed that mosquitoes in its jurisdiction have tested positive for West Nile virus. The EOHU…
Soured on regulations, local lemonade stand operator pulls out of Dairyfest
DUNBAR — A local lemonade stand won’t be slaking the thirst of Dairyfest crowds this Saturday, after Eastern Ontario Health Unit officials apprised the operators of Ontario regulations requiring hot running water and four sinks….
Au Vieux Duluth restaurant in Cornwall to host fundraising meal to benefit Habitat for Humanity
CORNWALL — Au Vieux Duluth is excited to welcome the community to a fundraising meal to support Habitat for Humanity Cornwall & The Counties on Wednesday, August 15. Guests are invited to join the party…
Local horsewoman in race to raise funds for Gobi Desert Cup participation
EASTERN ONTARIO — Horse whisperer Lorie Duff plans to saddle up in the Gobi desert later this month — but the area resident requires some more fundraising help to make her Mongolian dream a reality….
Morrisburg went ‘looney’ during the Tubie Weekend Parade
Kelsey Smith Nation Valley News MORRISBURG — Morrisburg went ‘looney’ on Saturday during the annual Tubie Weekend Parade. This year’s theme was “Looney Tubes”. The winning float called ‘Tubie Tweety’ consisted of Sylvester, The Road…
Accused males strike victim’s car with a bat in Chesterville
CHESTERVILLE — A disturbance occurred shortly before 5 a.m. on August 4, on Queen Street in Chesterville. Investigation by police indicated that the altercation occurred between various males. The accused males struck the victims vehicle…
A great match keeps patients safe and comfortable during surgery
WINCHESTER — The generous donations received from the WDMH Foundation’s Spring Matching Gift Program will make a difference for thousands of patients each year – keeping them safe and comfortable in the operating room. We…
1000+ at Meet Me On Main Street Winchester were ‘somewhere under the rainbow’
Kelsey Smith Nation Valley News WINCHESTER — It was estimated by many including North Dundas’ own Mayor, Eric Duncan, that over 1000 people gathered inside and outside the Joel Steele Arena, August 1. The re-location…
Many community groups to thank for funds raised for WDMH patient care
WINCHESTER — Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) is surrounded by caring communities who truly support health care close to home. Over the past few months, several individuals and groups have come together to raise funds…
Police request public’s assistance after truck strikes Francis Fuels Winchester
Police seeking public’s assistance — Failure to remain at the scene NORTH DUNDAS — SD&G OPP responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision on County Road 38 on July 31 in Winchester,…
Lots of police presence in Scotiabank Chesterville parking lot, after mid-day fight
Kelsey Smith Nation Valley News CHESTERVILLE — OPP SUVs covered the downtown Chesterville around 1 p.m. this afternoon at the Scotiabank Chesterville Branch. Nation Valley news spoke to one of the bank employees who confirmed…
