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Canadians everywhere are feeling the impact of COVID-19 on their families, their livelihoods, and their way of life. Together, Canada and Ontario are working to reduce the impact of the pandemic, ensure health and safety, rebuild businesses, and promote job creation, growth and investment.

A rustic stone structure that’s been a towering beacon in a St. Lawrence Seaway community for nearly two centuries is set to become a symbol of cutting-edge economic development thanks to an entrepreneur’s tireless efforts.

The highlights of the regular United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Council Meeting held on Thursday, April 22, as well as the Committee of the Whole meeting earlier this month are: Alison Tutak appointed interim CAO. Updated report for Maple View Lodge expansion.

The Children's Services Department of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is currently accepting applications for Emergency Licensed Child Care. Spaces are reserved exclusively for school age children ages 3.

Provincial and federal investment helps secure domestic supply chain for vital PPE Made-in-Ontario N95 respirators have started rolling off the production line at 3M's Brockville plant. About 700,000 N95 respirators are being shipped from the plant this week, with the first wave of this vital PPE set to arrive at health care, education and other public-sector institutions.

New Counties CAO is appointed for Leeds and Grenville.

Agricultural research is making its return to the Kemptville Campus. Proteins Easy, a biotech company with roots in Ottawa, has expanded to the campus greenhouses where they will conduct research, utilize the facilities to grow host plants for various proteins, and do commercial production.

Counties Council Approves Tax Decrease in 2021 Budget

A local business is singing the praises of Ontario's Digital Main Street program. Digital Main Street (DMS) was first launched in 2016 by the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas to support Toronto businesses in improving their online presence.

BROCKVILLE – The province is providing more cash to St. Lawrence College to help it weather financial challenges due to the pandemic.