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Jill (left) from Mud Creek Flower Collection helping customer Beatrice, who loves supporting local growers while visiting and working in Gananoque. Photo credit: Tanya Hammond. Farmers’ Market Week (Aug. 2 to 9) was in full swing across Ontario, and in Gananoque, the celebration was especially vibrant. The Gananoque Farmers’ Market, already a beloved weekly gathering spot at Town Hall Square (30 King St. E.) for fresh produce, handmade goods and local artisans, came alive wit

The Rideau King in 1907, Parks Canada. Photo Provided. The Township of Rideau Lakes is gearing up to welcome thousands of visitors for one of the most significant heritage celebrations the region has ever hosted. The Rideau Canal Nautical Heritage Festival 1826 to 2026, taking place July 18 and 19, 2026, will mark 200 years since construction began on the Rideau Canal, a national historic site and UNESCO World Heritage treasure. The free, two-day festival will transform Portl

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 well