The Municipality of North Grenville is Green and Growing and our eNews Letter will inform and entertain. Find out what the Municipality of North Grenville is doing for our existing community and how we are attracting new investment as well!
If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact us:
Forbes Symon
Director of Planning & Development
613-258-9569 x 125
Teri Devine
Economic Development Coordinator
613-258-9569 x 115
Big Sky Ranch marks ten years of helping animals
Thursday May 16, 2013
10 years on, Kemptville Big Sky Ranch offers sanctuary to animals, healing for humans ... [more]
Kemptville District Hospital continues to shine!
Wednesday May 08, 2013
Kemptville District Hospital has been awarded Accreditation Canada’s highest ranking, “Accreditation with Exemplary Standing”, a measure of the quality of care and services it provides ... [more]
Grenville Mutual settling in!
Wednesday May 01, 2013
Established in its new headquarters building in the Colonnade Business Park adjacent to the Veterans Memorial Highway, Grenville Mutual Insurance Company is beginning to ... [more]
"Team North Grenville" celebrates another great year of growth!
Thursday April 18, 2013
Over 135 key decision makers, dignitaries, developers, realtors, bankers and influencers came together at the North Grenville Municipal Centre for the 4th Annual North Grenville Economic Development Appreciation ... [more]
Health Hub Model Has KDH Bursting at the Seams!
Friday March 22, 2013
Take a Peek as to what the Kemptville District Hospital is up to now and how it is expanding even more! Click KDH's logo Below to Read the Full Press Release! ...[more]
Kemptville 73's and Our Community
Wednesday January 30, 2013
Throughout their 2012-2013 season, the players of the Kemptville 73’s Junior A hockey team have been spotted around town for numerous activities. You may have seen them out for Kemptville’s ... [more]
Big Sky Ranch Making a Big Difference!
Thursday January 24, 2013
To read up on what Big Sky Ranch is all about and how they impact the community, both far and wide, read this full article from the Montreal Gazette. The article explains the purpose and function ... [more]
Kemptville District Hospital: 2012- The Year in Review
Thursday January 24, 2013
A few years ago, Kemptville District Hospital ... [more]
Kemptville Hospital CEO Takes a Provincial Leadership Role
Wednesday January 23, 2013
The Eastern Ontario hospital’s chief, Colin Goodfellow, recently added membership on the OHA ... [more]
Rooney Feeds Ltd. Celebrating 50 Years in our Community
Monday January 21, 2013
Celebrating 50 years in business, Rooney Feeds Ltd. is a cornerstone of our rural community as a local source for feed, seed and supplies. With their locations in Iroquois and Kemptville, three generations ... [more]
BR+E Business Visit Program
Thursday January 17, 2013
As part of the BR+E Alliance, the Municipality of North Grenville’s Business Visit Program is part of their ongoing Business Retention + Expansion activities. This program has completed ... [more]
2012 Year in Review!
Thursday January 10, 2013
Year in Review by Forbes Symon, Director of Planning & Development ... [more]
Local Businesses Featured on CTV Morning Live
Tuesday January 08, 2013
In the past few months, we have seen CTV Morning Live personality Sarah Freemark buzzing around Kemptville at ... [more]
New Businesses in North Grenville in 2012
Tuesday January 08, 2013
Business Growth in 2012 ... [more]
Tourism is Alive and Expanding in North Grenville This Year!
Thursday January 03, 2013
Tourism is growing in North Grenville with a variety of new promotional products and attraction tools to bring more visitors to our green and growing community. The Municipality's Economic Development ... [more]
BR+E Alliance Seminar Series Continues in 2013!
Thursday January 03, 2013
The BR+E Alliance is hosting the 2012-2013 Seminar Series at Kemptville Campus Purvis Hall with 2 more great sessions under the theme of "Marketing". With a successful launch ... [more]
The Story of Ryan's Well unveiled at Kemptville Colonnade
Friday December 21, 2012
A recent unveiling presented the ... [more]
One Step Closer to Better Internet Access
Wednesday December 19, 2012
The Eastern Ontario Regional Network has just announced the completion of a new 5,500 kilometre fibre optic netowork that will provide future high-speed Internet access to an estimated one million rural ... [more]
2012-2013 Business Seminar Series - 1st Workshop coming!
Wednesday November 21, 2012
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DFC Woodworks Officially Opens in Kemptville
Friday November 09, 2012
Home Grown Manufacturer brings 10 jobs to Kemptville! ... [more]
Kemptville Kinsmen Farmers Market Experiences Another Season of Growth
Friday November 09, 2012
On Thanksgiving weekend, the Kemptville Kinsmen’s Farmers Market celebrated the end to ... [more]
Grenville Mutual Insurance Company coming to North Grenville!
Friday November 09, 2012
Ready to Move in! ... [more]
EQ Homes announces major new investment at eQuinelle in Kemptville!
Friday November 09, 2012
eQuinelle recently held a launch event for the regions first Town and Country Community at eQuinelle. The announcement outlined the exciting new design and layout for an entire lifestyle package ... [more]
Dock is Officially Opened in Anniversary Park
Friday November 09, 2012
September 29th saw an unofficial ceremony to open the dock at Anniversary Park. It was one of several projects thought up during the 150th Anniversary of Kemptville (The Ferguson Forest Centre’s ... [more]
KBC is proud to announce its partnership with RONA Inc.
Friday November 09, 2012
Kemptville Building Centre joins RONA! ... [more]
Kemptville Meadows a unique and innovative path to home ownership!
Friday November 09, 2012
Kemptville Meadows is a truly unique and sustainable ... [more]
Kemptville Campus Earns a Place in the Spotlight!
Friday November 09, 2012
It was great to see some spotlight shining on the University of Guelph, Kemptville Campus recently. On the morning of Monday, October 16th, CTV Morning Live’s Sarah Freemark visited the Kemptville ... [more]
North Grenville Embraces New Talent
Friday November 09, 2012
Starting in October 2012, two new faces appeared around the community, which are becoming familiar to the ... [more]
Downtown Market Analysis News Update
Friday November 09, 2012
The final two steps of the Downtown Market Analysis are coming to a close, lending valuable information to use towards Downtown Revitalization efforts. The Downtown Market Analysis is a project ... [more]
Celebrating Small Business in North Grenville!
Thursday October 18, 2012
On the evening of October 18th, at the Municipal Centre in Kemptville, the BR+E Alliance held a networking event to celebrate Small Business Week. ... [more]
Anytime Fitness to open in North Grenville
Wednesday August 29, 2012
Anytime Fitness is pleased to announce it has signed a lease for space in the Kemptville Colonnade plaza. Anytime Fitness will develop a 3940 ... [more]
Downtown Kemptville Resident Survey
Friday August 10, 2012
As part of ongoing downtown revitalization efforts, the Municipality of North Grenville and the Old Town Kemptville BIA are inviting residents to complete a quick online survey about Kemptville’s ... [more]
Downtown Parking Study Results are in!
Monday July 09, 2012
During the summer of 2011, the Municipality of North Grenville conducted a Downtown Kemptville Commercial Area Parking Study ... [more]
BR+E Alliance to deliver a second Seminar Series in 2012-2013
Wednesday June 27, 2012
The BR+E Alliance is gearing up for another round of business seminars for the 2012-2013 year. The upcoming seminar series will include a mix of networking opportunities, featured speakers, and hands-on ... [more]
Economic Development Breakfast a great success!
Wednesday June 27, 2012
Developers view new subdivision plans. Photos: A Kulp The Municipality of North Grenville welcomed realtors, brokers, developers, bankers and potential investors to the Municipal Centre ... [more]
North Grenville: A Day Trip Destination
Wednesday June 27, 2012
As the Municipality prepares to undertake a variety of tourism initiatives this year, local day-tripping destinations are already attracting attention from the National Capital Region. Recently, Big Sky ... [more]
eQuinelle Golf Club to host Commissioner's Cup
Wednesday June 27, 2012
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Anytime Fitness comes to town
Wednesday June 27, 2012
North Grenville welcomes Anytime Fitness to Kemptville Colonnade. This unique franchise will be housed in a 4000 sq. ft. exercise facility with construction starting immediately and plans to open for ... [more]
Kemptville District Hospital Board receives Economic Development Award
Wednesday June 27, 2012
Kemptville District Hospital Board received prestigious Economic Development Award after being nominated by the Municipality of North Grenville’s Economic Development Committee. ... [more]
Kemptville District Hospital's TJR Program continues to grow
Wednesday June 27, 2012
Surgeons at Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) have begun performing hip replacement surgeries thanks to yet another expansion of the hospital’s Total Joint Replacement Program, in partnership ... [more]
North Grenville welcomes new leadership
Wednesday June 27, 2012
The Municipality of North Grenville welcomed two new staff members to the team in May 2012. Brian Carré became the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Mark Guy is the new Director of ... [more]
2011 Census data confims growth expectations
Tuesday June 19, 2012
The Municipality of North Grenville, widely considered one of the fastest growing communities in Eastern Ontario, came out on top once again when the 2011 Census population figures from 2006 to 2011 ... [more]
North Grenville Continues to Grow!
Tuesday February 07, 2012
The 2011 year end building permit figures for North Grenville continue to support its claim as one of the fastest growing communities in Eastern Ontario. The community exceeded ... [more]
What an Experience!
Tuesday February 07, 2012
A recent article published in the Ottawa Citizen by Anne Desbrisay highlights her visit to Kemptville. The Article caught the attention of the Municipality's Economic Development Department ... [more]
Widening County Road 43
Tuesday February 07, 2012
The widening of County Road 43 in North Grenville moves forward with the United Counties Public Works Committee approving a $400,000 contract for consulting engineering services. The plan ... [more]
Ferguson Forest Centre celebrates success!
Tuesday February 07, 2012
The Ferguson Forest Centre (FFC) is thriving and recently made the last payment on its mortgage to the Municipality. The residents of North Grenville now own the FFC lands free and ... [more]
Historic Bakery in Old Town Kemptville still firing up the wood oven!
Tuesday February 07, 2012
Grahame's Bakery, an Old Town Kemptville historic gem, was recently featured on the CTV Morning Show. To watch the video, click here. ...[more]
Sneak Peak at Kemptville Gateway Centre
Tuesday February 07, 2012
New and exciting investment opportunity in North Grenville....[more]
BR+E Seminar Series 2012
Tuesday February 07, 2012
Your BR+E Alliance is hosting a series of seminars scheduled for January, February and April of 2012. These seminars are an excellent ... [more]
Kemptville District Hospital attracting new patients
Tuesday February 07, 2012
Thanks to an innovative partnership between Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) and The Ottawa Hospital (TOH), knee replacement surgeries are in full swing at KDH. One of only a handful of small ... [more]
North Grenville's Planning Department uses innovative approach to development review process!
Monday October 31, 2011
The Development Review Team (DRT) offers a one-window approach for developers to pre-consult on the technical, engineering and planning approval requirements for their proposals. The DRT consultative ... [more]
Local Business Groups Follow Through on BR&E Strategy
Monday October 31, 2011
The Municipality of North Grenville, in partnership with local business groups and organizations, kicked off the first in a series of business seminars on October 20, 2011 during Small Business Week. ... [more]
North Grenville Home Builders collaborate on community project!!
Monday October 31, 2011
Local Residential Developers came together earlier this year to collaborate on joint initiatives and community projects through creation of the North Grenville Home Builders Association. ... [more]
Meet the North Grenville Economic Development Committee
Monday October 31, 2011
North Grenville Economic Development Committee What is the role and purpose of ... [more]
Green space continues to grow with Veterans' Way Memorial Park
Monday October 31, 2011
North Grenville’s green space continues to grow as Council ... [more]
North Grenville Budget deliberations get underway in November!
Monday October 31, 2011
By Ashley Kulp, Kemptville EMC | Oct 6, 2011 EMC News – The Municipality of North Grenville is set to kick off its 2012 municipal budget deliberations into high gear this November after ... [more]
Kemptville Colonnade continues to grow!
Monday October 31, 2011
Kemptville Colonnade continues to grow with more new shops and services to serve you. ... [more]
Business Retention + Expansion - Seminar Series Kick Off Oct 20th during Small Business Week
Tuesday October 04, 2011
The Municipality of North Grenville, in partnership with local business groups presents the Business Retention + Expansion Seminar Series - "Growing Your Business" with the first seminar ... [more]
SME's emerging from recession as leaders!
Monday October 03, 2011
A recent article from Ottawa Valley Business (page 8) points to SME's as emerging leaders from the recession. To read the full article and other interesting business news from Ottawa Valley Business, ... [more]
Easy Ideas To Improve Networking
Sunday July 31, 2011
A lot of business can happen through networking. Contacts are made, conversations are had and then you become a “top of mind” resource for people which helps with referrals. ... [more]
Innovation And Job Creation Is Alive And Well In North Grenville
Sunday July 31, 2011
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Kemptville Colonnade expands to offer more retail, more selection
Sunday July 31, 2011
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The Municipality Of North Grenville: Open For Business
Sunday July 31, 2011
“North Grenville is the place to be,” says Mayor David Gordon. And he has good reason to say those words. Over the past few years, North Grenville has seen an unprecedented ... [more]
Municipality Focuses Economic Development Program On Building Relationships
Sunday July 31, 2011
Thanks to a concentrated effort to enhance the economic development program over the past few years, North Grenville is now reaping the benefits. The ... [more]
Canadian Tire Opens Its Most Energy Efficient Store To-Date In Kemptville Ontario
Sunday July 31, 2011
The Kemptville, Ontario store exceeds the Company's promise to design, build, and open a new prototypical store that is 75% more efficient than previous models by the end of 2011 - a goal that was ... [more]
First Impressions Results 2011
Sunday July 31, 2011
First Impressions Community Exchange Program (FICE) Results Are In! ... [more]
BR+E Projects for 2011
Sunday July 31, 2011
Business Retention + Expansion Program – Update Council ... [more]
First Impressions catches the ear of CBC Radio One Ottawa Morning Show
Wednesday July 13, 2011
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Creative Economy Conference
Wednesday May 25, 2011
Creative Rural Economy ... [more]
Business Retention + Expansion alive and well in North Grenville
Tuesday April 05, 2011
First Impressions Community Exchange Program (FICE) coming to Old Town Kemptville!! ... [more]
eQuinelle developing new community
Monday April 04, 2011
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Westerra Homes and Kemptville featured in Ottawa West End Publication!
Thursday March 31, 2011
Ottawa's Due West Magazine features Westerra Homes and Kemptville in Spring 2011 edition. ... [more]
Buying local not just for independent businesses!
Tuesday February 22, 2011
Buying Local for Institutions! Can we learn from the US? ... [more]
Municipality of North Grenville - Year In Review 2010
Tuesday February 01, 2011
By Forbes Symon, Director of Planning & Development North Grenville experienced unprecedented growth in 2010 and continues to be one of the fastest ... [more]
Creative Economy alive and well in North Grenville!
Tuesday February 01, 2011
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Kemptville District Hospital spearheads services to Barrhaven & Manotick
Tuesday February 01, 2011
KDH's New Site Bringing Doctors to Underserved Barrhaven & Manotick Kemptville District ... [more]
CSE Consulting relocating to Old Town Kemptville
Tuesday February 01, 2011
CSE Consulting is very pleased to announce they will be relocating the North Grenville Employment Resource Centre to 125 Prescott Street Unit 3, in Old Town ... [more]
Why Shop Local?
Tuesday February 01, 2011
The 3/50 concept 3 What three independently owned businesses would you miss in North Grenville if they disappeared? Stop in, say hello, buy something for yourself or someone you care about. ... [more]
Integrated Community Trail Strategy study commences!!
Tuesday February 01, 2011
Made possible by the generous support of the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion, the Municipality of North Grenville is commencing a study to develop an Integrated ... [more]
Highway 416 Business Park coming to Kemptville Colonnade
Tuesday February 01, 2011
Colonnade Development is preparing final plans for Phase 2 of their “Kemptville Colonnade” project located ... [more]
Scotiabank Grand Opening Reception
Monday January 31, 2011
Come celebrate with us!You are invited to attend Scotiabank's Grand Opening Reception (wine and cheese event) at 300 Colonnade Drive on Wednesday February 2, 2011, 5pm to 7pm - Ribbon cutting ... [more]
Commercial sector blossoms in Kemptville
Tuesday January 18, 2011
Joseph Morin - Kemptville Advance writes about commercial growth in North Grenville To read the full article click here>>>...[more]
Ottawa Sun Article: Check Out the New North Grenville Library
Wednesday January 05, 2011
Follow this link to read the Ottawa Sun Article written by Tom Van Dusen of the Ottawa Sun (you will be redirected to the Ottawa Sun website)....[more]
EMC article on BR+E
Thursday December 02, 2010
The Kemptville EMC attended the recent Business Retention + Expansion Program Final Report presentation to Council on November 22, 2010. Teri Devine made the presentation to Council and the public to ... [more]
Kemptville Advance article on BR+E Report to Council
Tuesday November 30, 2010
Our local newspaper, the Kemptville Advance, reports on the recent Business Retention + Expansion Program Final Report presentation to Council on November 22, 2010. Teri Devine made the presentation ... [more]
North Grenville Launches Promotional Video on GreenandGrowing.ca!
Monday November 08, 2010
The Municipality of North Grenville has completed a promotional video as one of the key strategies identified in the 2009 North Grenville Economic Development Marketing Plan to ... [more]
Did You Know?
Monday November 01, 2010
The Municipality of North Grenville's local online Business Directory receives an average of 2,500 visitors a month! The business directory received almost ... [more]
Business Retention + Expansion (BR+E) Project Produces Early Actions!!
Monday November 01, 2010
The Municipality of North Grenville is already responding to some of the actions identified through the BR+E survey including; Over 270 requests for information and assistance ... [more]
Grand Opening for Kemptville District Hospital Expansion
Monday November 01, 2010
Kemptville District Hospital held it's new ER and Expanded Day Surgery Facilities Grand Opening on September 29, 2010. Dignitaries & Olympians' were among the invited guests ... [more]
Broadband Investment to Benefit North Grenville!
Monday November 01, 2010
Bell Aliant, in partnership with the Eastern Ontario Warden’s Caucus (EOWC) is investing in more broadband infrastructure that will benefit North Grenville. Bell has ... [more]
New CTV News Anchor Graham Richardson Visits North Grenville!!
Monday November 01, 2010
Graham Richardson visited North Grenville on August 17, 2010 for a familiarization tour as new anchor for CTV replacing Max Keeping. Graham was impressed! "I thoroughly ... [more]
Our Community Plan... How Far We've Come!
Monday November 01, 2010
North Grenville undertook a Strategic Plan for our community back in 2005. Behind this plan stood two related questions: • How can we make North Grenville a better ... [more]
Royal LePage Gale Real Estate Expanding into Kemptville Colonnade!
Monday November 01, 2010
Royal LePage Gale Real Estate, Kemptville office is excited to announce that they will moving to Kemptville Colonnade across from Staples and the Bank of Nova Scotia in March of 2011. Construction ... [more]
Forever Young Newspaper features North Grenville
Tuesday September 28, 2010
Forever Young newspaper, Canada's leading publication for people 50 plus, recently featured North Grenville in their September 2010 issue. The feature article was written by popular author Mary Cook.Forever ... [more]
North Grenville - Part of Creative Economy
Wednesday July 21, 2010
North Grenville is participating in a joint undertaking with a number of other municipalities in eastern Ontario. As part of a project led by the Ontario East Economic Development Commission, North ... [more]
Green Growth at Kemptville Colonnade
Wednesday July 21, 2010
North Grenville is Green and Growing and this is showcased in our latest commercial development at Kemptville Colonnade where a number of new businesses will be joining our community. The ... [more]
Business Retention + Expansion Program (BR+E)
Wednesday July 21, 2010
North Grenville is in the process of conducting a Business Retention + Expansion Program (BR+E) to identify opportunities and barriers that affect our local business community. Using volunteer ... [more]
Unprecedented Development Activity in 2010
Wednesday July 21, 2010
In early April the North Grenville Economic Development Committee sponsored an Information Breakfast for local real estate agents and those involved in the development industry. Participants ... [more]
BR+E Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
Wednesday June 30, 2010
Business Retention + Expansion Program (BR+E) - Our BR+E Volunteers are celebrated!! Thanks to the hard work and commitment of our volunteers, we are well on our way to meeting our ... [more]
BR+E Progress Report
Friday May 28, 2010
Business Retention + Expansion Program (BR+E) Progress Report! Our dedicated group of forty four BR+E volunteers have started visiting local businesses to identify opportunities and barriers ... [more]
St. Michael High School gets top marks in Provincial Report Card
Sunday May 09, 2010
St. Michael High School in Kemptville topped the list of Eastern Ontario schools considered to be the best in academics among the entire province. In a list of 722 Ontario schools the Fraser ... [more]
A Municipality That Gets It!
Tuesday April 20, 2010
Click here to view article from "Ottawa Valley Business". ...[more]
BR+E - Business Visits Get Underway!
Monday April 12, 2010
Business Retention + Expansion Program (BR+E) Community Update - Business Visits get underway! With an impressive show of community support of the Municipality of North Grenville’s, ... [more]
BR+E - North Grenville Has Responded
Monday March 01, 2010
Press Release - Business Retention + Expansion Program (BR+E) North Grenville has responded!!! With an impressive show of community support of the Business Retention + Expansion ... [more]
BR+E - More Volunteers Needed
Tuesday February 02, 2010
Press Release - Municipality of North Grenville hosts a successful BR+E launch The Municipality of North Grenville held a Business Retention + Expansion (BR+E) Community Stakeholder Meeting and Program ... [more]
BR+E - A Call for Volunteers
Wednesday January 13, 2010
Press Release - Business Retention + Expansion (BR+E) Program Calls for Volunteers WANTED: Community and Business Leaders North Grenville’s Business Retention and Expansion (BR ... [more]
North Grenville to Boost Economic Development Through BR+E Program
Friday November 27, 2009
Press Release - Municipality of North Grenville to boost local economic development through the Business Retention + Expansion (BR+E) Program The Municipality of North Grenville, through partnership ... [more]