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In 2023, Paramedic Services Week is celebrated across Canada from May 21 to 27. This year’s theme, “Diversity in Paramedicine – The Patient. The Provider. The Profession.” recognizes the importance of diversity, inclusion and equity.  Counties Council, at its meeting today, recognized Paramedic Services Week and the team of Leeds Grenville Paramedics who provide critical, lifesaving care to residents and visitors. 
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ATHENS – A Counties owned and operated, a 192-bed long-term care facility in Athens, Ontario kicked off its fundraising campaign today with sights set on $3,000,000 to enhance the lives of residents and staff at the new facility.  Warden Nancy Peckford thanked the Fundraising Committee and stated “Through cooperation, motivation and perseverance, there is no goal we, as a community, cannot accomplish.  I call on my colleagues, our industrial and business...
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Atop Rock Dunder, Leeds Grenville Small Business Centre’s 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Wendy Banks shares her secret to success. As the mastermind behind a healthier food system, born from five generations in the agricultural sector, Banks innovated Wendy’s Country Market to connect food, consumers and restaurants across South Eastern Ontario. Operating near Morton, she shares that owning a business in Rideau Lakes means not compromising on the aspects of...
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Half Load Restrictions were in effect on Leeds and Grenville County Roads from February 15th to May 15th and have now been lifted through all of the Counties. For more information, and to obtain any road-related permits, please contact the Public Works Department at 613-342-3840 Ext. 2425.

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When a door closed behind Kate Cook, she was quick to open two new ones.
Her fledging company Wags, Whiskers and Wings Pet Supplies now has two locations in Leeds Grenville villages — her hometown of Westport, and more recently Merrickville.
"It's been a whirlwind and has felt crazy at times," Kate said. "But it's exciting as I've always wanted to open a business."
The shops offer unique doggie snack bars, a selection of dog treats you can mix and match...
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