Frost Advisory for Our Entire Region
Brockville – Environment Canada has issued a Frost Advisory for our entire region!
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Day: May 9, 2017
Ontario Passes Legislation on Medical Assistance in Dying
Province Providing Clarity and Protection for Patients and Health Care Providers Ontario passed legislation today that will support the implementation of medical assistance in dying in the province by providing more protection and greater clarity for patients, their families, health care providers and health care institutions. Federal legislation, which came into force in June 2016, sets out the parameters for...
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Inquest into the Death of Youssef Mohammed Hussein Announced
Dr. David Eden, Regional Supervising Coroner for Inquests, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Youssef Mohammed Hussein. Mr. Hussein, 27, died on April 12, 2016, at the Ottawa Hospital after transfer from the Ottawa Carleton Detention Centre. An inquest is mandatory under the Coroners Act. The inquest will examine the events surrounding the death...
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Emergency Preparedness Week – May 8th – 12th, 2017
If you have a pet in your home, it’s important to have this information available to Emergency Services. As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, the Ontario SPCA is making this great little window decal available. Sign up here to receive a decal. If there happens to be a fire in your home, this can help alert the authorities of any...
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ACOTTI Presents: A “CHAIR-Ity” AUCTION, May 18th
Brockville – Join us on May 18th at the Marianne van Silfhout gallery at St. Lawrence College, Brockville, for ACOTTI’s first fundraiser! This elegant evening is a live auction of ONE-OF-A-KIND artist redesigned chairs, created by more than 20 local artists. The proceeds from the auction will benefit the creators, and the ongoing programs of the Arts Council of the Thousand...
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Prime Minister welcomes Clerk’s report on the Public Service of Canada
Ottawa – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today welcomed the Twenty-Fourth Annual Report on the Public Service of Canada from the Clerk of the Privy Council and Head of the Public Service, Michael Wernick. The Clerk’s report outlines how the Public Service has performed over the last twelve months in providing services to Canadians and supporting the Government. It also sets...
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High School Graduation Rate Climbs to All-Time High
Ontario’s Investments in Education Drive Rate to Historic Level of 86.5 Per Cent Ontario’s unprecedented investments in education have pushed the high school graduation rate to a historic new high, as more students than ever before are obtaining a high school diploma and gaining the skills and experience required for the jobs of tomorrow. In 2016, the five-year graduation rate...
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7th Annual Leadercast Brockville Held on Friday – VIDEO
Brockville – The 7th annual Leadercast Brockville was held on Friday at Centennial Road Church.
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‘A MAY zing Art Exhibit’ on For the Month of May at Brockville Arts Centre – VIDEO
Brockville – The ‘A MAY zing Art Exhibit’ is now on for the month of May in the lobby of the Brockville Arts Centre.
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Ottawa Police Seek Missing Youth Stephanie Claessen
Ottawa— The Ottawa Police Service is asking for assistance in locating missing youth Stephanie CLAESSEN, 17 years old, of Ottawa. CLAESSEN was last seen on May 8, 2017 in the morning, in the area of Nelson Street, Ottawa. She is a female, 4’11″, 120 lbs, slim build, with a fair complexion and short brown hair. She was last seen wearing...
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