Rideau Lakes Public Library is Hosting a FREE Dinner in celebration of Family Literacy Day, January 27th Family Literacy Day is an annual event celebrated at all libraries across Canada, “to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family.” Promoted through ABC Life Literacy Canada ( abclifeliteracy.ca ), libraries, schools, literacy-focused organizations and community groups have participated in this worthy initia

Julianna’s owners Kristine Cyr (right) and April Gibson-Turnbull (left) stand outside their downtown Elgin café. There’s something new brewing in Elgin, and it smells delicious. Julianna’s , a café nestled in Elgin at 15 Main Street , has officially opened its doors, offering a welcoming spot for residents and visitors to enjoy coffee, breakfast and lunch in the heart of the village. The café is owned and operated by April Gibson-Turnbull  and Kristine Cyr , who are already w

The Rideau Lakes Swans pose behind the mountain of muffins they baked for breakfast programs in local schools. Front row: Wenda Lyons, Angela Bearance (President), Jane Simpson (Secretary), Marion Cooper, Shirley McCumber, Back row: Donna Owen, Barb Bentley (District 4 President) Pat Summers (Treasurer), Elizabeth Wright, Missing: Evelyn Ramdhanie (Vice President), Lenora McDougall, Becky White-Thompson Back row: Donna Owen, Barb Bentley (District 4 President) Pat Summers (Tr