Photo Credit: Sarah Gillingwater A winter storm that swept across Ontario overnight Jan. 25–26 left significant snow accumulation and caused widespread travel disruptions, as the province experienced one of its snowiest Januarys on record. While some areas reported accumulations of up to 50 centimetres, Rideau Lakes received close to 20 cm, slightly below earlier forecasts that had called for as much as 30 cm. Eastern Ontario was already dealing with above-average snowfall fo

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