The provincial government approved an expansion of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville owned Maple View Lodge that will triple the number of long-term-care beds at the home near Athens, Ontario. The addition of 132 beds to the 60-bed facility is good news for the Counties creating more class-A beds assisting with the aging demographics of Leeds and Grenville and the need for more long-term-care beds. The Home will be opening in the coming weeks.

The Maple View Lodge is in the Township of Athens as part of the region's heartland and is famous for its lakes and cottage country. Charleston Lake is the jewel of the area, attracting boating, fishing and water sport enthusiasts. Athens is located 20 minutes North of Brockville Ontario. Brockville is a vibrant riverside community where tourists from around the world come to boat, fish, sail, camp, hike, cycle and golf. The Brockville Country Club and Highland Golf Course are on the edge of the city, and another 35 courses ...