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The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO) has announced their student trustee and associate student trustee for the 2026-27 school year. Saanvi Uniyal, a Grade 12 student at St. Joseph’s Catholic Secondary School in Cornwall, has been installed as student trustee, succeeding Junior Malunda, according to a CDSBEO
Read MoreA career in health care doesn’t necessarily mean becoming a doctor or nurse, and Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) wants local high school students to see just how many options are available. The hospital is hosting its second annual ‘Explore a Future in Healthcare’ seminar for high school students interested in
Read MoreA Smiths Falls man has been charged following an intimate partner violence investigation by the OPP. Police say in a Friday, Oct. 31 media release that on Tuesday, Oct. 29, members of the Leeds County OPP, assisted by the Leeds County Crime Unit, the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, and
Read MoreA fire that took place in Elgin on Sunday, March 23 is currently under investigation by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). In a social media post on Monday morning, police say firefighters and officers responded at about at 10 p.m. Thankfully, no reported injuries, however the fire caused extensive damage to
Read MoreThe Township of Rideau Lakes had some hot topics of discussion during the Monday, Aug. 12 meeting of the municipal services committee. Here’s what you need to know. Rideau Lakes to investigate surveillance camera installation The Township of Rideau Lakes will look into the costs of installing cameras at some
Read MoreThe Township of Rideau Lakes had some hot topics of discussion during the Monday, Aug. 12 meeting of the municipal services committee. Here’s what you need to know. Rideau Lakes to investigate surveillance camera installation The Township of Rideau Lakes will look into the costs of installing cameras at some
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