ONTARIO — To keep Ontario’s food supply chain strong and store shelves stocked during the COVID-19 pandemic, employers along the agriculture and food value chain need support to recruit, train and connect workers to in-demand…
But are bedside portable fans allowed in nursing homes? EASTERN ONTARIO — The mercury’s rising, and the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) has issued an extended heat warning advising residents of the five Eastern Counties…
Above, Dr. Paul Roumeliotis delivers his daily media briefing, including information on the expansion of COVID-19 tests to anyone wanting one, confirmation that Maxville Manor does have a confirmed positive case of COVID-19 (not a…
CONNAUGHT — Tanya Geertsema marked her 50th birthday Friday amid the weirdness of a once-a-century pandemic that nonetheless failed to kibosh the milestone festivities. The mother of three kept a safe social distance as she…
OTTAWA —The Ottawa Police Guns and Gangs Unit seized a crime gun and arrested two men following the execution of a search warrant in the 1-100 block of Palmadeo Drive on May 23. The search…
Tom Van Dusen Nation Valley News EDWARDS — What happens when an accountant and a librarian — not always seen as the most exciting of professions — put their heads together to come up with…
L’ORIGNAL — The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) is proud to announce the distribution of a first wave of funding, in the amount of $1,071,137, to assist the most vulnerable residents in our…
MOUNTAIN – The House of Lazarus (HOL) Drop-Off Depot has opened. The charity’s drop-off is now accepting donations of household goods and clothing — though HOL notes that it can’t accept furniture at this time…
SDG COUNTIES – The SDG Counties Administration Building, located at 20 Pitt Street in Cornwall, will reopen to all staff on June 1, CAO Tim Simpson announced today. Many staff have been working remotely since…
Kelsey Smith Nation Valley News WINCHESTER SPRINGS — A Gloucester Kindergarten class was surprised to see some cute furry, and feathery animals on their screens during their weekly web chat last Friday. Ruth Vanderlaan owner…
EASTERN ONTARIO — Power began to be restored in large area of Dundas, Stormont and Russell counties this morning after going out around 7:45 a.m. The electricity flicked back on in Chesterville approximately half an…
ONTARIO — Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the important role Paramedic Services play in keeping communities across Ontario safe and healthy has never been more apparent. Paramedic Services Week, which takes place from May 24 to…
Tom Van Dusen Nation Valley News RUSSELL — Don’t ever suggest the Russell Male Choir isn’t “with it”! A group of “older gentlemen” with nowhere to sing because of COVID-19 restrictions, RMC has taken its…
NATION VALLEY – Eager anglers and boaters from across South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) 4,441 square-kilometer jurisdiction in Eastern Ontario can (safely) rejoice. Following the provincial announcement last week and direction from the Eastern Ontario Health…
CORNWALL — The RCMP Cornwall Detachment is issuing a public notice with respect to its extensive patrol operations on the St. Lawrence Seaway. As a result of the temporary border closure for non-essential travel between Canada…
