Videos

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.

Lisa Leroux, 2016 inductee to the Brockville and Area Music and Performing Arts Hall of Fame, joins us on this week's episode of F.Y.I. with Doreen Barnes to talk about the 2021 nomination process!

On this week's episode of F.Y.I. with Doreen Barnes, we learn about the Brockville Legion Track and Field Club with Coach Laura Sivers.

Bob Runciman, Chair of the St. Lawrence Parks Commission, joins us on this week's edition of F.Y.I. with Doreen Barnes to talk about how COVID-19 has affected some of the many park attractions in Eastern Ontario.

Lyne Roberge from 1000 Islands Photo Art joins us on this week's episode of F.Y.I. with Doreen Barnes to talk about the legacy of Ian Coristine, who many of us knew as an award-winning photographer, artist, and author in our area.

Be sure to check out https://1000islandsphotoart.com/ to view some of Ian's breathtaking work!

Sean McFadden, Education and Support Coordinator for the Alzheimer Society of Lanark Leeds Grenville joins us on this week's episode of F.Y.I. with Doreen Barnes.