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Imagine - Learn/Inspire/Act Conference

May 6, 20238:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Almonte Civitan Hall$40.00

Imagine a conference where you learn about the many issues facing our country as well as our local communities and inside our homes – known issues and those hiding underground.

Then imagine what you can do to make a difference – not only in your life, but in the lives of others in our communities and country. This conference has been designed to feed your imagination with experts and activists who will share what they have learned on...

Ontario Launches New Interactive High-Speed Internet Map

Ontario Launches New Interactive High-Speed Internet Map

THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government is launching a new interactive map that will make it easier for residents and businesses to learn more about provincially funded high-speed internet projects across the province. Users can search the map by address, community or municipality to find project details, including information on construction status and internet service providers that will be delivering reliable high-speed internet in unserved...

Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) Media Release - April 27, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Rural Community Wellbeing Project – Building capacity in rural communities for data driven decision making.

GUELPH, ON, April 27th, 2023 – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is pleased to announce the completion of Phase 1 of the Rural Community Wellbeing Project. The project aims to help rural communities assess and interpret their wellbeing within their local context by improving access to community data.

“Rural areas are facing many new challenges and opportunities related...

Lanark County Media Release - April 26, 2023

Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held April 26, 2023.

Revised Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Plan Approved: Council has approved a revision to the 2023-34 Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) Investment Plan that was approved March 22.

Community Support Services Manager Brooke Coutts explained the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing announced new funding allocations for HPP following the release of the provincial budget on March 24. An additional...