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Public boat launches may reopen soon
CORNWALL – The fishing season may now be open, but anglers are unable to launch their boats in the region due to closures relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. However that soon may be changing as […]
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Provincial parks and conservation areas to begin reopening
TORONTO – Ontario’s provincial parks and conservation areas will begin to reopen next week. The announcement was made today (May 9th) just after 1 p.m. Beginning May 11th, 520 parks and conservation areas will open […]
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COVID-19 numbers spike at long-term care home, four more deaths
CORNWALL – The Eastern Ontario Health Unit announced May 8th that there has been four additional deaths at the Pinecrest Nursing Home in Plantagenet. This increases the death toll at the facility to six. Dr. […]
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No COVID-19 at Dundas Manor
WINCHESTER – The residents and staff at Dundas Manor received good news May 6th: no COVID-19. The long-term care facility located in Winchester was tested on May 1st by the Eastern Ontario Health Unit, and […]
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Counties approve South Branch bridge contract
SDG – Drivers who travel north of Brinston on County Road 16 will face detours all summer as the bridge over South Branch will close for rehabilitation. Counties councillors approved Ottawa-based Dalcon Constructors’ $1,023,000 bid, […]
Opinion
Editorial – It was time to hope again
It is probably one of the best known photographs ever taken. A skinny young sailor sweeps a girl in a white uniform into his arms in Times Square and exuberantly kisses her. Alfred Eisenstaedt’s famous […]
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Keeping on trucking amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
IROQUOIS – The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been tumultuous for everyone and thrust many people delivering essential services into heroic positions. Among the everyday heroes are the truck drivers who have continued to deliver goods […]
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Ontario to relax some retail store and construction restrictions
TORONTO – Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Wednesday afternoon (May 6th) that additional businesses types and construction projects will be able to reopen beginning May 8th. “We haven’t been sitting on our hands. Whether it’s […]
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This week in The Leader – May 6, 2020
This week in The Leader: Region sees its first COVID-19 related deaths; Interest relief for property taxpayers; Counties approve South Branch bridge contract; RBC improves physical distancing while Iroquois branch remains closed; Roundabout centrepiece; Commemorating […]
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Region sees first COVID-19 related deaths
CORNWALL – Two residents from the Pinecrest Nursing Home in Plantagenet have died from COVID-19. Eastern Ontario Health Unit Medical Officer of Health Dr. Paul Roumeliotis made the announcement Monday afternoon (May 4th). These are […]