Orono Weekly Times

Strands open and growing... The pandemic lockdown in March closed Strands Studio’s doors for over three months. An Orono Main Street business for three and a half years, owner Heather Maitland is excited to bring her business to the next level. Find more in your local Orono Times.

‘Stuff the Van’ and give the gift of Christmas... On Saturday, December 5 between 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 178 is hosting a ‘Stuff the Van’ event for The Salvation Army. Read more in your local newspaper.

Durham Region moves into Orange-Restrict category... Ontario has taken additional steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Durham Region. Effective Monday, November 16, the region moved into the Orange-Restrict category of the provincial frame-work. Find more details in the November 18th newspaper.

LTC workers from Glen Hill Marnwood take to the streets again... Long-term care workers from Glen Hill Marnwood and regional and provincial CUPE reps rallied in Bowmanville on November 10, protesting mass lay-offs and other is-sues surrounding the closure of Marnwood. The transfer of bed licences and residents to Glen Hill Terrace in Whitby, is scheduled for late February 2021 when the new facility is completed. Read more details in this week's edition.

Key budget offerings for families and caregivers... MPP David Piccini speaks to the Ontario Budget reiterating the three themes which are protect, support and re-cover, providing $45 billion in total supports over three years. Find the full coverage in your local Orono Times.

Newcastle’s St. Vincent de Paul Society drive-by food drive November 21... For families who are struggling financially, Christmas can be a time of added stress, rather than being that sought-after holly jolly experience. According to a recent report by Community Food Centres Canada, one in seven Canadians struggle to put food on the table. Read the full details in the November 18th edition.