Hogweed suspected in Manotick, No reports yet in North DundasPosted Jul 29, 2010 By Jill Hudson EMC News - Just take a drive through North Dundas and you cannot help but see wild parsnip. While this nasty weed is problematic it is merely a dandelion in comparison to...Read more » |
Rural childcare providers sought
Posted Jul 29, 2010 By Jessica Bell EMC News - Rural Family Connections (RFC), a Metcalfe-based organization offering childcare, parent and learning resources is looking for home childcare providers who want to help out in their community. Lee Potts, RFC office manager, said that the demand for childcare providers fluctuates depending...Read more »
Ottawa area wait times hit provincial high for long term care facilities
Posted Jul 29, 2010 By Katie Stewart EMC News - Seniors in Ottawa are waiting longer to enter long-term care (LTC) facilities than any other area in the province. According to the Ontario Health Quality Council report for 2010, the median number of days for LTC home placement in the Champlain region is 237, close to eight months. The...Read more »
Manotick organic shop paints pink for breast cancer research
Posted Jul 29, 2010
By Jessica Bell
EMC News - It was a series of fortunate events that had Rabia Wilcox and Lisa Schmidt dipping paintbrushes in pink paint until all hours of the night midnight to be precise on July 17.
The pair had arrived at Lilou Organics, which is owned by Ms. Schmidt, earlier that morning and opened shop as they...Read more »
ND out of money for Chesterville waterfront
Posted Jul 29, 2010 By Jill Hudson EMC News - North Dundas service clubs need to step up to the plate to help raise money for the Chesterville Waterfront, according to North Dundas council. There is not enough money in the coffer right now to finish the Chesterville Waterfront project, as it was originally proposed with benches and...Read more »
