TORONTO — The provincial government announced today that Ontario has confirmed its first case of the rare blood clot linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine. Dr David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, said the…
Natascha Wood Nation Valley News EASTERN ONTARIO — In his twice-weekly media briefing on April 22nd, Eastern Ontario Medical Officer of Health Dr Paul Roumeliotis provided updates on the latest COVID-19 developments in the region,…
Natascha Wood Nation Valley News SD&G — During a meeting of the United Counties of SD&G Council on April 22nd, MPP Jim McDonell found himself on the ropes, facing criticism from SD&G Councillors about multiple…
Tom Van Dusen Nation Valley News SPENCERVILLE – At this point in COVID-19 daily saturation of news, numbers, and restrictions, most Eastern Ontario residents don’t even want to think about the virus much less gather…
TORONTO — The provincial government is seeking feedback from stakeholders, Indigenous communities, and the public on two proposals on the Environmental Registry of Ontario. The first proposal outlines the new rules under the Invasive Species…
Starting at 6:30 p.m. … CORNWALL — Eastern Ontario Medical Officer of Health says he is “extremely unhappy” with the way vaccines have been distributed to pharmacies in the broader region, with only six in…
TORONTO — In an update from Queens Park, the provincial government announced its collaboration with Shoppers Drug Mart for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. Starting today, twenty new pharmacies will begin offering the AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD vaccine…
L’ORIGNAL — The Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network (EOAN) reached a milestone by launching local food portal for Eastern Ontario consisting of an e-commerce platform that will connect member producers and farmers’ markets with consumers and…
OTTAWA — Following discussions with Ottawa Public Health, the City of Ottawa, and the City of Gatineau, the Ontario Provincial police rolled back their 24/7 monitoring of interprovincial crossings between Ontario and Quebec, effective this…
CHESTERVILLE — A Bunch of People Arts and Events, in conjunction with Perch magazine, have announced the winners of the 3rd Annual Writing in 150 writing competition. On March 27, 2021, at 11 a.m., 25…
SOUTH GLENGARRY — On Saturday Evening, April 17th, officers from the SD&G detachment of the provincial police responded to calls about a dispute taking place between members of a family in South Glengarry Township. Upon…
Above, Kirk Allison poses outside the bike shop window at Allison’s Feed & Farm Depot. Tom Van Dusen Nation Valley News WINCHESTER SPRINGS – It’s not unusual for drivers paying attention to do a double…
Natascha Wood Nation Valley News EASTERN ONTARIO — In his twice-weekly media briefing on April 19th, Eastern Ontario Medical Officer of Health Dr Paul Roumeliotis provided updates on the latest COVID-19 developments in the region,…
HAWKESBURY — At noon on April 16th, as part of an ongoing investigation, officers from the East Region Community Street Crime Unit and the Hawkesbury OPP Detachment conducted a search at a residence on Higginson…
Around the Nation by Tom Van Dusen OK… let’s just put this up front! I know many of you won’t believe it, but I have a painful — yet delicious — addiction. No… it’s not…
