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Home Hospice North Lanark offers new grief and bereavement support group beginning August 18

Home Hospice North Lanark (HHNL) is inviting members of the community who are coping with the loss of a loved one to participate in a new 7-week Grief and...

Grilled Shrimp with Charmoula Sauce

by Susan Hanna This recipe from America’s Test Kitchen combines grilled shrimp with tangy charmoula, a condiment that originated in North Africa. For the sauce, combine pepper, onion and spices...

Honey Sesame Halloumi Spinach Salad

by Susan Hanna If you are looking for a tasty, light meal on a warm summer day, try this salad from NYT Cooking. Make the dressing and toss it with...

Gay Cook’s Herbed Couscous Salad

Makes 5 to 6 servings My herb garden is presently bursting into full bloom and ready for the coming cooking season. I decided to create...

Gardening in Almonte: A really big berm

A huge vote of appreciation to everyone that gave up a small part or a large part of their weekend May 30 and 31...

Are we doing enough for people with substance abuse issues?

by Gemma Cain Mississippi Mills might be your quintessential, grassroots community from the outset – and many residents will say that it certainly is. Its...

Early intervention is key to helping kids with speech delay issues

Early detection and intervention are crucial to ensuring the best outcome for children with speech delay problems, says Paediatrician Corina Francu of the Ottawa...

Health Unit launches free online food safety module to help promote safe local food

There are many benefits of shopping local when purchasing your food. June 1-7th is local food week. To support local food producers and build...

Suspected Blue-Green Algae Bloom at Rideau Ferry on Lower Rideau Lake

A bloom of algae which looks like blue-green algae has been seen at Rideau Ferry in Drummond/North Elmsley Township. The Ministry of Environment and Climate...

My “go to” wines

by Mark Cochrane Over the years I’ve developed a list of my “go to” wines. These wines are available at most LCBO outlets and are...

Crazy4Chocolate arrives in Almonte

There is a new chocolatier in town - selling high-quality Belgian chocolate truffles and wedding and event favours to customers in the Mississippi Mills area. Crazy4Chocolate.ca...

Know how to park 5,000 bikes? If not, ask the Dutch‏

In this bicycle month we turn to the Dutch for inspiration on the problem of  bicycle parking 

Pakenham’s Scoops debuts new look

by Lydia Charron Spring brings warm weather… but more importantly, ice cream! Scoops, the frozen treat parlour in Pakenham, has undergone exciting changes this season. Recent owner...

Vinegar-Marinated Chicken with Buttered Greens and Radishes

This very easy recipe from the May 2015 issue of Bon Appetit yields great results. Marinate chicken thighs in vinegar, brown and bake. Meanwhile,...

Mindfulness in business

by Barb Pierce In order for businesses to operate effectively and to grow, team members need to be able to think clearly, easily gain composure,...

Almonte and Carleton Place hospitals work together to care for our communities

Almonte and Carleton Place are just down the road from one another – and our hospitals are close by as well. We have a...

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