It doesn't have to be this way. Suicide has become "a major, sometimes hidden public health concern," says the Canadian Association for Suicide ...

"It's not scientific but reports from our staff and the public indicate that winter fishing fans are ...

In September we started out by setting our goals and expectations for ourselves in the future months. In October, we had a weekend full of cookie drives at various locations such as Wal-Mart ...

The play, by Canadian playwright Norm Foster, is described on the TNIM website as a "charming comedy about a city woman (May) who, ...

KDH's Food and Nutrition Services group was named Regional Unit of the Year by Morrison, the healthcare division of Compass Group ...

BREAK-IN AT KYC

On the evening of Jan. 24, police were dispatched to a ...

The first phase of the ICSP process kicked off last week ...

TOM GRAHAM APPOINTED TO UNITED COUNTIES ICSP COMMITTEE

Local resident and business owner Tom Graham will serve as North Grenville's ...

The Friends of the North Grenville Public Library (NGPL) presented Brown with a 'Job Well Done' award on Jan. 26 at the North Grenville Municipal Centre during a special presentation attended by Friends members and ...

Along with the ...

So concluded a group of "secret shoppers" who visited the heritage-minded village last fall. The group from Picton took part in a First Impressions Community Exchange (FICE) sponsored by the Ontario Ministry ...

The venerable public cemetery at 204 County Road ...

That was the message James Thomas had for the high school students he spoke to about the issue of teen suicide.

Thomas created his moving presentation after his younger sister Chantal died of suicide in 2005 at the age of 18. He ...

Merv and Joan Winters, who have greeted thousands of customers at their Family World convenience store at 9 Clothier St. in Kemptville, are moving on to the next chapter in their lives.

The couple, who have served several generations of ...

A special ad hoc budget committee meeting was held immediately following the monthly United Counties Council session in Brockville on Jan. 19.

"Things aren't 100 per cent complete (with the budget) at this time," noted committee ...

EMC News - Meghan Pankow is only able to sit in the library at Queen Elizabeth Public School for a few moments, before several young girls run over and throw their arms around her neck in a bear hug. They're on their way outside for the noon-hour recess, but saw the Grade 12 student slip into the quiet room and now they're ...

COUNTIES SUPPORTS RESOLUTION FOR INCREASING WATER LEVELS

Counties Council is supporting a St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators resolution for the creation and adoption of a new plan to increase water ...

This organization is non-profit and requires fundraising to operate its programs along with volunteers to conduct the support groups, pottery classes and any other events that ...

One or more will distract the clerk/cashier, while the others lift goods and ...

Judging will be held this year at Vernon Community Centre, Saturday, March 10, entries must be ...

The first selection round for these departures will begin on Feb. 1 and will continue until the 570 available places have been assigned.

"We're thrilled to be engaging volunteers for the July ...

While I served as a MP, I remember attending the commemoration of Sir John A. Macdonald on the 100th anniversary of his death at his Kingston grave. The Right ...

The two uniformed officers were patrolling Highway 15 in Beckwith Township when, at about 1:44 p.m. ...

The Barrhaven-turned-Hintonburg resident originally started out at coffee houses and small clubs when she was 16, armed with her acoustic guitar.

As she got older, she began to play with bands.

"Then we moved to more of a rock sound," she said.

A Big ...

Now, Tommy Hunter is doing his final tour and will be stopping in Perth on March 9 at 7 p.m..

"I like to refer to it as a trip down memory lane for those who watched my television show," he said. "Foot ...

Community Friendship Luncheon Tuesday, February 7, noon, in Almonte United Church social hall. Sponsor: churches in Almonte. Soup, sandwiches and home-made desserts. Info: 613-256-1894.

Euchre at Holy Name of Mary School Gym on Patterson St in Almonte, every Wed. at 7 pm. Prizes awarded and light lunch served. Every one is ...

"We were very impressed and touched by the audiences," said coordinator Rudy Gao, Ottawa-based president, Canada-China ...

In a press release issued Jan. 12, Clark says the move to an electronic system has not only been riddled with delays but ...

That year, the club invited young Perth area residents to Hotel Perth (now Special Occasions) to show off their chicken-raising skills.

Nowadays, the club's activities are a little more modern, said Michelle Graham, chair of the club's ...

Anyone having any information about this ...

If the Canadian government decides to impose total economic sanctions on South Africa at least one local business in Perth could suffer. During his African tour last week, Prime Minister Brian Mulroney stated that Canada may eventually impose total economic sanctions against South Africa because of its ...