OESP available for those who struggle with hydro bills
Due to the pandemic, the Ontario government is providing electricity-rate by lowering energy rates to the off-peak rate of 8.2 cents per kilowatt-hour — less than half the on-peak rate…
January 20, 2022
Local library project supported by Commonwell
You may remember that at the end of 2021 we asked you to go online and post your support for the Picton Branch Library expansion for an application we had…
LETTER: COVID’s Omicron variant less severe for the vaccinated, boosters decrease transmission
It’s been just over six weeks since the Omicron variant of COVID was detected in Ontario. As the cases continue to skyrocket, we are learning more about how Omicron differs…
EDITORIAL: Ontario’s Bill 27 will have positive impact on mental health, family life
Ontario workers will be able to enjoy their summer evenings guilt-free starting June 2 when right-to-disconnect legislation officially takes effect. Passed last November and given royal ascent in late December,…
Back to in-person learning for students
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER Ontario Minister of Education Stephen Lecce was joined by Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health on Wednesday to announce the return to…
Kate’s Rest Foundation seeks to illuminate the homeless experience
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER The old adage “you can never go home again” has taken on new meaning for a growing number of Canadians who find themselves shut out of…