Jennifer Westendorp

News Reporter Jennifer Westendorp studied journalism-print at Algonquin College. She has years of experience working in print and broadcast media. Her hobbies include reading, writing and being outdoors.

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Victim Services gets $50,500 in emergency funding

News Jennifer Westendorp - April 9, 2020

The province is taking action to address the recent spike in domestic violence. Victim Services of Leeds and Grenville will receive $50,500 in emergency funding. MPP Steve Clark made the...

State of emergency declared in Leeds and Grenville

News Jennifer Westendorp - April 9, 2020

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is taking additional steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19. A county-wide state of emergency was declared yesterday. Warden Pat Sayeau says the...

Limerick Forest closes to the public

News Jennifer Westendorp - April 9, 2020

Limerick Forest is now off limits. The 6000-hectare community forest, owned and managed by the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, is closed to all users. The announcement was made...

COVID-19 deaths double across region

News Jennifer Westendorp - April 8, 2020

Eight people have now died from COVID-19 in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark, according to the Health Unit. The number of confirmed cases jumped to 123 today, up from 93 yesterday. Seven...

Brockville Hospital puts out call for community cheerleaders

News Jennifer Westendorp - April 8, 2020

The Brockville General Hospital (BGH) is asking the community for help. The past few weeks have been increasingly challenging for staff and physicians at the hospital, according to a press...

Four deaths, 93 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in region

News Jennifer Westendorp - April 7, 2020

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is now reporting 93 confirmed cases of COVID-19, as of 2:30pm today. This represents an increase of 41 new cases since Friday....

Augusta Township launching COVID-19 hotline to help residents

News Jennifer Westendorp - April 7, 2020

The Township of Augusta is taking additional steps to protect residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. A new COVID-19 hotline is set to activate on Thursday, with the goal of allowing...

County gets $1.55 million to support vulnerable residents

News Jennifer Westendorp - April 7, 2020

Food banks, shelters, emergency services, charities and non-profits throughout the region are getting a boost from the Province of Ontario. The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville will receive...