Cultural & Community Updates

Press Release – Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus 

The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) has announced the acclamation of the 2025 EOWC Chair, Bonnie Clark (Warden of Peterborough County) and election of Vice-Chair, Steve Ferguson (Mayor of Prince Edward County). The election was held during the EOWC’s annual inaugural meeting on January 9 and 10, in the City of Kingston.

Join the Pakenham & District Civitan Club for their annual celebration of winter - the Pakenham Frost Festival - from January 17 to 26. 

Press Release – Reconciliation Through Art

Reconciliation Through Art was a unique and uplifting event at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum in Almonte, Ontario that united communities through art, performances, dialogue and truth telling from Ontario and local First Nations, Métis and Inuit artists. 

Press Release – Mississippi Mills Community Fund

Join your friends and neighbours to explore the Mississippi Mills Community Fund, coming to our community in 2025!

Press Release – South East Health Unit

South East Health Unit (formerly the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit) will conduct immunization record assessments for students born in 2020, 2017 and 2008 starting in January 2025.

From Almonte Legion Branch 240

Through displaying banners of Veterans, we hope to engage the community in honouring and remembering local Veterans through an initiative that will ensure continued recognition and respect throughout future generations.

From the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

There’s still time to nominate outstanding teachers and educators for the Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math and for Excellence in Early Childhood Education.

Press Release – Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

A new year signals a new exhibit at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum (MVTM).

Press Release – Mississippi River Health Alliance

The Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) remains committed to delivering safe, high-quality healthcare for the communities it serves.