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Stage Three re-opening today

July 17, 2020 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

TORONTO – What do monkey bars and dine-in restaurants have in common? As of today (July 17th), both will no longer be off limits as the provincial government announced Monday that 24 areas will enter […]

Mandatory mask use for indoor public spaces

July 6, 2020 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

EASTERN ONTARIO – Effective July 7th at 12:01 a.m., you will be required to wear a mask or face covering in any indoor public space in Eastern Ontario. Officials with the four health units in […]

No new cases of COVID-19 in past week

June 30, 2020 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

CORNWALL – During the 11-day period from June 19 to June 29, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit has reported no new cases of COVID-19 in the region. That is despite increased testing at its six […]

This week in The Leader – June 10, 2020

June 10, 2020 Editor

This week in The Leader: Feds approve funding for Morrisburg roundabout; Reopening – Stage 2 starting June 12th; Have a ball this weekend; Early start to strawberry season; Four-fifths of COVID-19 cases resolved in EOHU; […]

Public boat launches may reopen soon

May 13, 2020 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

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 […]

Positive COVID-19 cases increase to 75

April 23, 2020 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

CORNWALL – Another five positive test results for COVID-19 received in the region has now increased the total infections for Eastern Ontario to 75. “This is what I expected,” said Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Medicial Officer […]

This week in The Leader – April 22, 2020

April 22, 2020 Editor

This week in The Leader: Playhouse summer season postponed to 2021; Media campaign sees huge uptake; Council agrees to compost site closure; CEO discusses Winchester District Memorial Hospital preparedness; Several months before we get some […]

COVID-19 testing to expand, two additional infections in region

April 17, 2020 Editor

CORNWALL – Following the move by the provincial government to expand testing for COVID-19, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit will be testing people with a broader range of possible symptoms. That testing will also cover […]

This week in The Leader: April 1, 2020

April 1, 2020 Editor

This week in The Leader: Students wont return to class until May; Infections expected to rise in region; Community Food Share ready for increased need; No groups larger than five people says government; South Dundas […]

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EOHU braces for COVID-19 – Winchester testing centre ready to open when needed

March 26, 2020 Phillip Blancher – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

CORNWALL – While there have only been four people in the region to test positive for COVID-19, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit is bracing for more to test positive in the immediate future. “What is […]