Photo of South Crosby Public School taken Aug. 21, 2026, just days before the scheduled paving day, preparing for students' return. Photo credit: Tanya Hammond As students across the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) prepare to return to class this September, dozens of school construction and maintenance projects have been quietly transforming learning environments behind the scenes. According to April Scott-Clarke, UCDSB manager of communications, these “school infr

L to R) RWLT's Carolyn Spang, Kayla Horne, and Rachel Zylstra enjoy a scenic break during a field day hike in the new Whitefish Nature Reserve. Photo Provided. The Rideau Waterway Land Trust (RWLT) has recently added a biodiverse 209-acre reserve to its conserved lands. The Whitefish Nature Reserve at 172 Whitefish Lake Road features a network of trails that are now open to the public from dusk to dawn. This land near Jones Falls will now be protected under the umbrella of th

Open Dam. Photo Provided. Chaffey’s Area Lakes Association (CALA) are holding their Annual General Meeting this Saturday morning at the Chaffey’s Lock Community Hall from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. A Pancake & Sausage Breakfast will be served prior to the meeting, with breakfast being served starting at 9 a.m. and the meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. Everyone welcome! The focus of our speakers centers on the Rideau Canal. Dr. John Gray will talk about the history of the dams and tim