Videos

Dr. Paula Stewart, Medical Officer of Health from The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit joins us by phone to give us the latest update on COVID-19 in our area.

For more Health Unit related COVID-19 updates please click here: https://healthunit.org/coronavirus/

Karen McDonald Hurley, Lead Business Consultant for Opportunity Group Consulting Agency, speaks with F.Y.I. host Doreen Barnes about some of the challenges small businesses are facing in these uncertain times

For more information about Opportunity Group click here: https://opportunitygroup.ca/?fbclid=IwAR2IwtDsy50MiP-x0Ty6oaPUucSfwsgb7R6i5W5f7Ii2OedsAXbnouSPo0M

Joe Reid from the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit shares some information for older adults in regards to COVID-19.

Rev. Marianne Emig Carr talks to us via Skype about a new Zoom Coffee Hour being offered for members of the congregation and how technology has played an important role in these times where social gatherings are not allowed. Find out more in this interview!

If you live around the Brockville area, then you've probably seen Ron Zajac at various events and have read his articles in the Brockville Recorder & Times. COVID-19 has changed all of our lives, but for those who work in media, the challenge is to provide accurate news to the public, while staying safe themselves. Ron joins us via Skype to talk about some of the challenges being faced in this new world and how technology has played a large role in facilitating his role as a journalist.

City of Brockville Mayor Jason Baker updates viewers on the opening of the Gord Watts Municipal Centre compost site as well as some preliminary information on the opening of the Brockville Farmers' Market

For city information and resources related to COVID-19 click here: https://brockville.com/covid19

Bonnie Pidgeon Cougler, Executive Director of the South Grenville Food Bank, joins us via Skype to talk about the recent community food drive, and to give an update in this post COVID-19 world. Find out what food staples are still in demand and how you can help!

17 year old competitive dancer Michaela Beck shares her passion about the art form and her experience leading up to her appearance on the upcoming 3rd season of CBC's "The Move". Find out more about her upcoming appearance!

Political consultant Cameron Holmstrom gives his thoughts about what the post COVID-19 world could look like in Canadian politics.

Brockville Public Library CEO, Emily Farrell speaks with #FYI host Doreen Barnes about a number of different online offerings & weekly events featuring activities to help ease the symptoms of self isolation!

Kim Fenn, Program Facilitator for Girls Incorporated of Upper Canada joins us on #FYI for an update on some new online programming now available to all girls in Leeds & Grenville thanks to some generous funding from the United Way Leeds & Grenville COVID-19 Response Fund

Rob Adams CEO, YMCA of Eastern Ontario joins us on #FYI to discuss a number of new online initiatives designed to get you moving in the comfort of your own home!

For more information check out: https://www.ymcahome.ca/