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….
EOHU opening vaccination bookings for those 55 and over on April 30th, confirms Medical Officer of Health
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,…
Ford government introducing legislation designed to reinforce healthcare system with wage boosts and more training
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…
The plot thickens: Russell Library could be threatened
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…
Arrest made following break-in at business in Rockland; stolen motorcycle recovered by OPP
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…
Provincial government proposing tougher penalties for stunt driving and racing
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,…
Medical Officer of Health “pleasantly surprised” by decrease in new cases; pregnant individuals now eligible for vaccination
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,…
Fed to cattle, could seaweed help save the earth? Maybe a little bit!
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…
Township of Russell launches spiffy new website with emphasis on accessibility
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…
Register your Barn Quilt for Osgoode Township Museum’s Barn Quilt Trail Project; submissions open on May 1st
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…
Ontario confirms first case of rare blood clot linked to AstraZeneca vaccine
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…
