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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
Natascha Wood Nation Valley News EASTERN ONTARIO — In his twice-weekly media briefing on April 29th, Eastern Ontario Medical Officer of Health Dr Paul Roumeliotis provided updates on the latest COVID-19 developments in the region,…
TORONTO — As hospitals and health care workers struggle to bear the strain placed upon them by the pandemic, the Ford government has introduced legislation that intends to strengthen Ontario’s healthcare system and support the…
Tom Van Dusen Nation Valley News RUSSELL – It’s like the plot of mystery novel a member might borrow from the Russell Public Library. A large, mainly social media movement is growing to “Save the…
EMBRUN — The Ontario provincial police detachment in Russell County reported today that they received 306 calls between April 19th and April 25th. Most notable of which was a traffic stop conducted by an officer…
CORNWALL — This week, the Ontario provincial government announced that they have introduced a new piece of legislation that would toughen penalties for stunt driving, racing, and aggressive driving. The Moving Ontarians More Safely Act,…
Natascha Wood Nation Valley News EASTERN ONTARIO — In his twice-weekly media briefing on April 26th, Eastern Ontario Medical Officer of Health Dr Paul Roumeliotis provided updates on the latest COVID-19 developments in the region,…
Around the Nation by Tom Van Dusen Feeding seaweed to ruminant livestock as part of the solution in reducing greenhouse gas? It’s not as crazy as it sounds. In fact, the potential has been confirmed…
EMBRUN — If you go on the Township of Russell’s website, you might notice that something is a little bit different. That’s because the Township has a new website, which launched on April 16th. It…
VERNON — The Osgoode Township Museum has recently announced that the Rural Ottawa Barn Quilt Trail Project will return for a second year, starting on May 1st. Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, they have, like…
