OSPCA offers winter safety tips for pet owners
With frigid winter weather upon us, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is reminding pet parents to take extra precautions to keep animals safe. Supervise outdoor time – Some dogs want…
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Glenora Ferry to close Feb. 27-March 3 and March 6-10
Upcoming maintenance work to the docks on both sides of the Glenora Ferry docks will require a full shut down, commencing Feb. 27 to March 3 and again March 6-10….
L&A OPP report a spike in ’emergency/grandparent’ phone scam
The Lennox and Addington (L&A) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has responded to multiple reports of the Grandparent scam this week. The scammers have targeted seniors by playing…
Inmate dies while in custody at Bath Institution
On Jan. 25 an inmate from Bath Institution died while in custody. The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) cannot share further details in order to comply with a court-ordered publication…
Newburgh Canal Bash returns with winter family fun Feb. 18
Adam Prudhomme Editor Newburgh’s Factory Street will be bustling with winter activities on Feb. 18 as the Newburgh Fire Fighters host the long-awaited 28th annual Canal Bash. Absent for the…
Federal government to fund $30.25 million long-term care facility on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
Beaver Staff The federal government announced Wednesday it would be funding a $30.25 million, 128-bed long-term care facility on the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. Vance Badawey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister…
Quinte Skyway bridge to close evening of Feb. 8 to morning of Feb. 9
Motorists who travel the Quinte Skyway Bridge will need to seek an alternative route on the evening of Feb. 8 as the bridge is scheduled to be closed from 9…
Croydon man suffers serious injuries in house fire
A Stone Mills resident remains in hospital after suffering severe burns in a house fire that destroyed the entire structure on Friday night. Stone Mills Fire Stations 2 and 4…
RFLA Allied Health to host free CPAP clinic Feb. 13, COPD exercise program starts Feb. 15
Adam Prudhomme Editor In an effort to fill a void created during the pandemic, Rural Frontenac Lennox and Addington Allied Health Team will be hosting a free CPAP clinic on…
Police recover body from vehicle submerged in Amherstview’s Lake Ontario
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (USRU) has recovered the body of one person after a vehicle entered Lake Ontario and became submerged. This morning just…