Videos

This week on F.Y.I. with Doreen Barnes, we talk with Brockville City Councillor Jeff Earle about his recent initiative called Heart Behind the Mask, which recognizes our incredible frontline workers who go above and beyond every day to keep our community safe!

Jann Smith & Rina Kolbe from Riverbank Pottery Studio located in downtown Brockville, joins us on this week's edition of F.Y.I. with Doreen Barnes. 

Kelly McGann, Program Manager for the Frontenac Arch Biosphere, speaks with F.Y.I. host Doreen Barnes about some unique FAB nature camps for kids coming up this summer. For more information, check out https://bit.ly/384kAJp

Dr. Paula Stewart, Medical Officer of Health for the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit, joins us this week on F.Y.I. with Doreen Barnes to discuss COVID-19 vaccine rollouts in our area.

Teanne Larocque, Employer Services Manager for the Employment and Education Centre in Brockville, speaks with F.Y.I. host Doreen Barnes about a virtual Workplace Stability Workshop taking place on March 18th.

Jennifer Adams, Public Health Nurse and Harm Reduction Coordinator for the Leeds, Grenville, and Lanark District Health Unit, joins us on F.Y.I. with Doreen Barnes to talk about how a growing number of our local communities are struggling with drug addiction, overdoses, and mental health issues.

Businesses are finally able to re-open after a lengthy COVID-19 lockdown in our area. Pamela Robertson, Executive Director of the Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce, joins us on this week's edition of F.Y.I. with Doreen Barnes to discuss the impact throughout Leeds and Grenville.

Trish Buote, Executive Director of United Way of Leeds & Grenville, talks about how they've been able to advocate for those who the government may not have considered during the pandemic.

Terrilee Kelford and Leigh discuss rural & remote homelessness. What are some of the challenges and strategies in place to try to end homelessness in the less densely populated areas of Canada?

Leigh and Shea Angus weigh in on public figures using social media and the potential ramifications of surrounding ourselves with social media bubbles filled with only the things we want to hear about.

Mary Lynn Villenevure, Executive Director for the Volunteer Centre of St. Lawrence - Rideau, speaks with F.Y.I. host Doreen Barnes about the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program offered through the Volunteer Centre.

Danielle Laurier, President of the Brockville and District Horticultural Society, joins us on this week's edition of F.Y.I. with Doreen Barnes.