Cultural & Community Updates

Here’s the latest news from the Mississippi Mills Public Library (MMPL).

The Ontario government is investing $2.25 million to protect, strengthen and expand access to inclusive, barrier free community spaces across the province. Ontario has opened applications for the second round of the Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant, which awards up to $60,000 for small capital projects that improve accessibility and support active, healthy lifestyles for people with disabilities and older adults.

From April 11 to May 15, Sivarulrasa Gallery is delighted to present DALE DUNNING: EARLY WORKS in Gallery I and LIZ JACKSON: BLANKETED runs in Gallery III.

In October, Southeast Public Health (SEPH) temporarily reduced Sexual Health clinic services to allow focused integration of teams, systems, and clinical practices following the merger. As integration has progressed, clinics will resume as previously scheduled beginning as early as April 7, with some service enhancements.

Join 100+ members of BGC Ottawa’s Walk This Way for the Sean Egan Wellness Walk on Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. along the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail.

On Sunday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., celebrate local artisans who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour! Hosted at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum in partnership with The Inclusion Project with support from the Municipality of Mississippi Mills, the Craft & Colour Market is an opportunity to support and chat with local talent and business owners.

As the next Census of Population will take place in May 2026, Statistics Canada is hiring for supervisory and non-supervisory positions. Approximately 32,000 jobs are available across Canada!  

The Small Business Advisory Centre, serving Smiths Falls, Lanark County and northern Leeds Grenville, is pleased to announce that 10 entrepreneurs from across the region have been awarded a total of $40,000 in funding through the Starter Company Plus program.