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The Leeds Grenville Paramedic Service (LGPS) is enhancing mental health and wellness resources for its frontline staff through its dedicated Peer Support Team. Established three years ago, this volunteer group of paramedics provides 24/7 peer-to-peer assistance, offering both formal and informal support guided by specialized training and a shared commitment to colleague well-being.
“These funds will assist in strengthening our peer support team as well as timely access...
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The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville has approved the 2025–2035 Housing and Homelessness Plan (HHP), a strategic framework designed to meet the evolving housing needs of our communities. The HHP was formally recommended by the Leeds Grenville Joint Services Committee (JSC), which includes all Members of Counties Council and the Mayors of the City of Brockville, Town of Gananoque, and Town of Prescott.
The Cooperative Care Centre (CCC) has played an important role...
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The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is pleased to announce that all 637 Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) Directed Growth Strategy spaces allocated to the region by the Ontario government have now been approved, and construction and program development are underway.
This initiative is being funded by the Government of Canada and Government of Ontario, under the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, which supports the creation of affordable,...
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BROCKVILLE, ON - The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville has been named one of the first communities in Canada to receive funding through the Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund (HRIF), a national initiative supported by the Government of Canada and the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness.
The announcement was made by federal Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Gregor Robertson during the National Conference on Ending Homelessness in Montreal on October 30, 2025....
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BROCKVILLE ON – The Leeds Grenville Accessibility Advisory Committee hosted a successful first workshop, entitled “Building Accessibility – It’s Easier Than You Think!” Friday, October 3 rd .  The event, designed to provide information on making homes and businesses accessible to people with disabilities, featured speakers from across Leeds and Grenville.
 
Speakers at the event included representatives from the building community,...
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