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The Ontario government is providing the St. Lawrence Parks Commission (SLPC) with more than $5 million in capital funding to help repair and rehabilitate its facilities. This investment will help encourage and reinvigorate tourism in eastern Ontario, including $3.1 million to support much-needed capital repairs and construction at Brown’s Bay Beach and Picnic Area.
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Funding supports connectivity for over 900 homes and businesses
RIDEAU LAKES – The Ontario government is providing nearly $1.5 million to help bring high-speed internet access to more than 900 homes and businesses across the province. The funding will support connectivity in four underserved and unserved communities and help to ensure every household and business can participate in today’s economy.
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St. Lawrence College Launches Independent Degree
The Ontario government is providing a new pathway for nursing education with the recent launch of St. Lawrence College’s new stand-alone four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
Details were shared today by Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges and Universities who was joined by Glenn Vollebregt, President and CEO of St. Lawrence College and Dr. Barb Le Blanc, St. Lawrence College’s Dean of Health and...
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A private school in Merrickville now has some significant bragging rights.  Earlier this month, the Merrick Preparatory School was recognized as the best in the world through the Secondary Learning and International Impact Award.
It’s like the “Academy Awards” for the education sector, said Kevin Farrell, the school’s headmaster.
The PIEoneer Awards, which awarded the best in the world title to the local school, are based in London, England,...
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Ride the River Route
Starting August 30th, 2021, the River Route will use a City of Brockville bus (thanks to their generous in-kind donation) starting in Brockville, to take commuters to popular workplaces in Prescott, Augusta and Edwardsburgh Cardinal in a 2-hour loop, 6 times per weekday from 5:30am – 5:30pm. Stops near Invista, Giant Tiger Distribution Centre and Ingredion Canada are strategically located to serve large employment areas, although residents...
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