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New discussion group to explore life’s purpose, connecting with universal love

November 28, 2019November 28, 2019 Louise Sproule Vankleek Hill 0 Comment

A new discussion group will be meeting for the first time on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at the Creating Centre

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Educational Energy Environment News Technology 

Hydro-Québec hosts meeting on Bell Falls dam on December 3

November 26, 2019November 26, 2019 James Morgan Argenteuil, Brownsburg-Chatham, Grenville, Grenville-sur-la-Rouge, Ontario, Prescott-Russell, Quebec, Saint-André-d’Argenteuil 0 Comment 2019 flooding, dams, Hydro-Québec, ottawa river, Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board, Rivière Rouge, water resources

There was record flooding caused by the Ottawa River in the spring of 2017 and 2019 in this region.  Hydro-Québec

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Educational Events Press Release 

Dalkeith…Plus! hosts KNOWvember speaker series

November 5, 2019November 5, 2019 Submitted

Dalkeith…Plus! is a “library and more,” and its volunteers have a wealth of ideas to encourage use of this independent

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Arts Educational Life Local History News Religion Top Stories 

Chute-à-Blondeau group makes more than 16,000 poppies by hand for Remembrance Day

November 5, 2019November 8, 2019 James Morgan Chute-à-Blondeau, East Hawkesbury, Ontario, Prescott-Russell Cercle des fermières, Corporal Patrick Lormand, D-Day, Église St-Joachim, In Flanders Fields, Remembrance Day, veterans

No one knows how many metres—or kilometres– of yarn they used, but members of the Cercle des fermières in Chute-à-Blondeau

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Educational Politics 

ESCRH and VCI hold student vote

October 31, 2019 Jean-Michel Tweed

Voting is in important responsibility. And although students cannot vote, Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute (VCI) and École Secondaire Catholique Régional

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Agriculture Education Educational News 

Tagwi students tour local farms

September 24, 2019September 24, 2019 James Morgan East Hawkesbury, Kirkhill, Laggan, North Glengarry, Ontario, Prescott-Russell agriculture, Dalgara Farms, education, farming, Kirkview Farms, learning, Starhill Farms, Stonehouse Vineyard, Tagwi Secondary School

Learning on the land is what a group of students from Tagwi Secondary School in Avonmore recently spent a day

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Educational Environment Life News Politics Top Stories 

Georgia Dawood wants Champlain to get composting

September 17, 2019September 17, 2019 James Morgan Champlain, Ontario, Prescott-Russell champlain council, composting, environment, Georgia Dawood

Composting is on Georgia Dawood’s mind.  The Grade Seven student at St. Jude Catholic Elementary School wants Champlain Township to

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Educational Press Release 

New Tech Hub at Champlain Library

August 30, 2019 Submitted Champlain, Vankleek Hill

You’ve asked and we’ve listened.  The Champlain Library is holding a launch party for the new Tech Help Hub on

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Agriculture Educational Food & Drink Life 

Get Up and Grow aims to plant seeds of knowledge on growing

August 28, 2019 James Morgan Ontario, Quebec Elaine Cooper, food, Get Up and Grow, growing, learning, plants, teaching

Knowing about growing is Elaine Cooper’s passion.  The self-styled “Grandma Greenthumb” has made it her mission to educate children about

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Community Building Educational Events Health & Wellness Life 

Fair for busy retirees coming to Hawkesbury

August 26, 2019 James Morgan Hawkesbury, Ontario, Prescott-Russell Active Retirees' Fair, recreation, retirement, senior citizens, volunteering

Retired people often say they are busier than when they were working.  An upcoming event in Hawkesbury is meant for

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