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Peterborough mayor: These clowns don’t GAF about your well-being. And if you’re upset about my ‘unprofessional’ language but not upset about ENDANGERING others, well ... GFY.

There are 7 new confirmed cases, 13 new resolved and 1 fatality compared to Monday in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark.

10th career win for Brooke Henderson

Metroland journalists celebrate annual awards.

Certain vitamins sold at Costco and Walmart might contain fragments of metal wire that could damage your digestive system, Health Canada said in a warning to shoppers.

It's bittersweet that the Craig family will host their final season at the Perth Manor in 2021.

The Best Adirondack Chair Company is constructing larger-than-life chairs to aid in business revival.

When North Grenville resident and history buff Ron Gould found out the province would be entering a third lockdown, he decided to provide some levity to the situation by revealing the data he collected in a study of how much toilet paper the average person uses in one year a pandemic year, specifically.

Data show that five higher-risk postal codes recommended for targeted vaccination by Ontario’s COVID-19 Science Advisory Table were left off the province’s final list of hot spots, while eight lower-risk areas most of which are in PC ridings were included.

Here's the update, as of April 19.

Reeling after a weekend of policy flip-flops that saw the government backtrack on random police spot checks and closing playgrounds, the Tories admitted Monday they need to do a better job as a government to convey to Ontarians the importance of staying home.

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) has reported improved reception among high school students over the school year’s third quadmester.

Both Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) are warning shoppers about a major recall involving a pair of frozen dessert products that has already caused an allergic reaction.

That's 36 new confirmed cases, 56 resolved compared to Friday in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark.

Ontario will lower the minimum age for the AstraZeneca vaccine starting on Tuesday as the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the province shows no sign of slowing down.

Members of the public are receiving phone calls from (someone claiming to be the) Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Health Unit that one might not take seriously and consider a scam.

Lois Hutchings thought her quilting days were done, until she got an idea to make a quilt to represent living through the COVID-19 pandemic.

The house has a peculiar layout, including an addition and a dug-out basement that is rumoured to have had a tunnel connection to another home nearby.

The forum is intended to respond to the growing concern about children’s mental health as a result of the pandemic and ongoing disruptions to regular routines.

No new cases of COVID reported by local health unit Nov. 19.

"I support the right to protest. I support free speech. I love a lively debate. Sadly, this protest left me with more questions than answers."

This represents a significant evolution in the role that Kemptville Campus will play in the education and economic development sectors in our region."

Behind The Crimes: Solved and Unsolved Cases in Ontario is our latest series to remind readers of crimes that dominated headlines in our communities. This week, we revisit the tragic murder of Daniel Babineau, 11, and his sister Monique, 9 in Orangeville. #behindthecrimes

An Ontario couple and their two adult sons, who all worked as government computer specialists, are alleged to have been involved in the theft of more than $11 million in COVID-19 relief funds.

An individual was observed on camera entering a Prescott Street residence shortly after midnight on Nov. 9.

Well into the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, one quarter of Canadians have reported they won't be celebrating the holidays this year, according to a recent study released by Credit Canada.

Mobile phones, radios and televisions across Ontario will ring out with the Alert Ready alarm at 12:55 p.m. on Nov. 25 as Canada's public alerting system undergoes a nation-wide routine test.

Health Canada has recalled 77 types of hand sanitizers that contain ethanol or denaturants that are not permitted for use in these products in Canada.

A significant public works project that would have seen Wellington Road in Kemptville completely paved with a sidewalk and street lights installed, as well as a new sanitary sewer main, water main and storm main constructed, has been deferred to next year.

Trudeau's UN speech, conspiracy theories and more, explained:

Under the new contract, garbage will be picked up biweekly rather than weekly, recycling will continue to alternate between paper/cardboard and plastics on a weekly basis, a new green bin program will see organic waste picked up weekly, and bulky items as well as yard waste will be picked up seasonally.

A winter weather travel advisory is in effect for Wednesday morning (Nov. 25) and afternoon in areas across the Ottawa Valley.

Canada’s top doctor Dr. Theresa Tam says COVID-19 is scary but it’s not a reason to cancel Halloween.

According to the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases currently sits at 397 (eight more than Friday), including 52 deaths, as of Monday, Oct. 5. 337 cases are considered recovered (15 more than Friday), meaning there are eight active cases.

Tania Cadeau saw a crushed bicycle and a man lying on the road in front of it, and as she had first aid training she knew she could help.

A methodical approach to ensuring you’re stocked up and at the same time save some money:

The assessment centre is located at 15 Campus Drive, Kemptville (30 minutes from South Ottawa, 35 minutes from west Ottawa) and is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

It was the Friday date night ritual that Susan Vrieling looked forward to the most, the one day she didn’t have to cook. Vrieling and her husband John, from Carleton Place, have both been diagnosed with Type-2 diabetes, and choosing a diabetes-friendly entree was one of the obstacles they had to face dining out, as well as giving up dessert. As the pandemic hit the country in March, they had to give up their cherished ritual.

On Saturday, Oct. 10, at approximately 4:20 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a capsized canoe at Opeongo Lake, Algonquin Provincial Park.

The investigation found that a cyclist, towing a trailer, had been riding westbound on Highway 7 and was struck by a transport, also traveling westbound.

Enbridge Gas and the North Grenville Fire Service announced Oct. 8 they are working to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.

The bridges undergo seasonal inspections, and the need for refurbishing or repairs and other structures, are noted during these inspections.

OPP reported over Facebook on Sunday evening that a driver was caught going more than 100 km/h over the speed limit in Pembroke.

Having attempted several avenues to secure an appointment herself, reporter Paulina Hrebacka relays what she's learned in trying to secure a test.

A final round 72 resulted in a sixth-place finish for Smiths Falls’ Brooke Henderson at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship on Sunday, Oct. 11.

What's open and closed in Renfrew, Arnprior, Carleton Place, Almonte, Smiths Falls, Perth and Kemptville this Thanksgiving Day?

Every afternoon she takes a CBD and a very small amount of THC. She tells me that the soft gels really help with her pain she has arthritis."

"My girlfriend watched the whole thing happen and I was jumping with joy."

The pride of Smiths Falls, Ont., fired a 5-under-par round of 65 on Saturday, Oct. 10, leaving her at -5 for the tournament, good for a tie for second place heading into Sunday’s final round.

It is prime apple picking time and Log Cabin Orchard in Osgoode is a great place to check out.

Shane Sabourin is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Carleton Place resident Pat Lynch.

Forget Broadway, the best show in town is happening right outside your door! Do you have a suggestion that didn't make the list?

This year’s fall equinox marked the end of an era as Ed Patchell formally retired after 20 years of service as chief executive officer of the Ferguson Forest Centre Corporation.

A pandemic doesn’t stop the need for childhood cancer research, and while it looked a bit different, the streets of Kemptville weren’t any less colourful as the seventh annual Neon Night Fun Run went virtual.

Bring your health card and wear a mask. Testing priority is being given to those with symptoms and close contacts of individuals who have tested positive.

As a result of the windy rainstorm in the evening, a tree fell on the line and caused it to arc, spark, and smoke.

A Merrickville-Wolford man facing five charges, including driving without a licence and insurance, has reached out to this newspaper to share his account of an incident that happened in Kemptville on the morning of Sept. 30.

On Sept. 30, shortly before 4 p.m., Leeds OPP members, Rideau Lakes Township Firefighters and Leeds-Grenville Paramedics responded to a report of a head-on collision on Highway 15 in Morton.

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is warning that in extreme cases some of their schools may need to close temporarily as they face staffing challenges related to COVID-19.

Three individuals associated with the school have tested positive for COVID-19, including at least one teacher and at least one student.