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Local businesses and individuals are banding together to help an injured dog. "Lou", a pointer/bulldog mix, has a torn ACL and he needs surgery which will cost about $4000. Cranberry Hill Animal Hospital is accepting donations that will go straight to Lou; they are located at 2895 Highway 43 in Kemptville and they will take donations over the phone; 613 258-5745. Visit "Help Save Lou" on Facebook for more info and help out if you can.

Did you feel it? Earthquakes Canada says a magnitude 5 earthquake followed immediately by an aftershock magnitude 4 shook homes across southern Ontario around 9:45am. The epicentre was centered 20kms north east of Shawville Quebec and was felt as far away as Toronto. Many North Grenville residents felt the quake, but this is construction season so some thought the noise and tremors were created by heavy trucks and equipment.

Due to the Victoria Day holiday, garbage and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day in North Grenville. The North Grenville Public Library, banks, liquor store and municipal offices are closed on Monday, May 20^th. The Committee of the Whole is also pushed forward to Tuesday May 21^st at 6:30 pm, beginning with a public meeting concerning the issue of a zoning amendment to allow for a shooting range on Mussell Road.

Boating season begins with Safe Boating Awareness Week, May 18^th through the 24^th. Grenville County OPP reminds all boaters and paddlers to be well-informed and focused on safety so they can enjoy a tragedy-free season. Last year the OPP investigated 20 fatal boating incidents in which 22 people lost their lives. Remember that a Personal Floatation Device will not work if you don't wear it. Seven of last year's boating deaths involved drinking. Be aware of the weather, know your boat and remember anyone operating a motorized boat needs to have an operating card, available through www.boaterexam.com.