Canadians understand the importance of creating successful, sustainable communities and investing in ways to connect with each other in our increasingly digital world. Connectivity is key to supporting economic growth in rural communities and improving opportunities for all Canadian families.
Today, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Rural Economic Development announced joint funding for the Eastern Ontario Regional Network's (EORN) mobile broadband project.
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As its majority owner was being honoured by the local business community Thursday, workers and management at Canarm Ltd. were still celebrating another year among Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
The Brockville-based manufacturer is one of a handful of local companies that are on the extensive list.  Read the full story .

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The provincial government has approved an expansion of the counties-owned Maple View Lodge that will triple the number of long-term-care beds at the home near Athens.
The addition of 132 beds to the 60-bed facility was announced by Health Minister Christine Elliott on Friday.
Leeds and Grenville Warden Pat Sayeau said the announcement is good news for the counties, which have been lobbying for an expansion of the long-term-care facility for more than four years. ...
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Project to create 100 new local jobs
As the baby boomer population ages, communities across Canada are seeing a growing need for more retirement and long-term care facilities.
In North Grenville, there are a number of new developments in the works to meet this need. A recent announcement from the province declares that Bayfield Manor nursing home in Kemptville will receive 94 new long-term care beds, which will more than double the facility’s capacity.  Read...
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Shell Canada is investing $16 million to expand its Brockville plant in 2019.
Plant manager Kelly McKinnon told the Leeds and Grenville economic development department that Shell Canada Products will use the money to install the next generation, state-of-the-art equipment at the plant located at 250 Laurier Blvd.
The new equipment will allow the company to increase production and efficiency, McKinnon said.  Read the full story .

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