May 15, 2018 – HomeTown TV12

Statement by the Prime Minister on Ramadan

May 15, 2018 Media Release

Ottawa – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Ramadan: “Tonight at sunset, Muslims in Canada and around the world will mark the beginning of Ramadan. “Over the coming month, families and friends will gather in mosques and homes, fast during the daytime, and, in the evening, break their fast with iftar and pray together. “Ramadan is... Read More

Statement by the Prime Minister on the birth of His Royal Highness Prince Louis of Cambridge

May 15, 2018 Media Release

Ottawa – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the birth of Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s third child: “Canadians were delighted to hear that Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcomed a new baby boy into their family, His Royal Highness Prince Louis of Cambridge. “We have had the... Read More

Impaired Driver Charged for Possessing a Weapon

May 15, 2018May 15, 2018 Media Release

LEEDS – Officers of the Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are continuing an investigation involving an impaired driver in Elgin. On May 12, 2018, at about 10:00 PM O.P.P officers were advised of a possible impaired driver in Elgin, Rideau Lakes Township. The driver was located and arrested after further investigation for Impaired Driving and Having More Than... Read More

Bobs and Christie Lakes Levels Below Flood Thresholds

May 15, 2018May 15, 2018 Media Release

Manotick – By this statement, the Flood Warning issued on April 30 for Bobs and Christie Lakes is terminated. The water level on Bobs Lake has receded to the ‘Full Supply’ threshold. No significant rain is presently forecast for the next four days. Therefore, levels on both Bobs and Christie Lakes can be expected to continue to recede toward normal... Read More

Canada Road Safety Week May 15th – 21st

May 15, 2018 Media Release

LEEDS – The Leeds Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the public of the Canada Road Safety Week that will run from May 15 to May 21, 2018. This is an enforcement-driven initiative designed to increase public compliance with safe driving measures and ultimately, to save lives on our highways. This enforcement component targets impaired driving,... Read More

Leeds Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit: Animal Bites Are Preventable

May 15, 2018 Media Release

Now that the warmer weather has arrived and families are getting out and about, the risk of being bitten or scratched by domestic and wild animals increases. In the spring, many animals have babies and their cuteness sometimes makes it difficult to not want to pick them up or get a closer look. All animals will protect their young; bites... Read More

Brockville ComiCon Taking Place Sunday, May 20th

May 15, 2018May 15, 2018 Dale Elliott

Brockville – It’s the return of the Brockville Comic Con this Sunday, May 20th at the Brockville Memorial Centre. It runs from 10am to 5pm. Admission is $5 per person, Children 10 and under are FREE. Special Guest Artist is Dan Day and Special Guest of Honour is Nadia Verrucci (Voice of Juno in Assassin’s Creed). Please bring can goods... Read More

27th Annual 3M Big Brothers Big Sisters Golf For Kids Sake Being Held Thursday

May 15, 2018 Dale Elliott

Ivy Lea – The 27th annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville Golf For Kids Sake is being held this Thursday, May 17th at Smugglers Glen Golf Course. Shotgun start at 1:00pm. Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Leeds-Grenville provided services to 1782 children throughout Leeds and Grenville and over 25,000 hours of mentoring in addition to over 10,000... Read More

Chamber Provincial All Candidates Debate Being Held Tonight in Brockville

May 15, 2018 Dale Elliott

Brockville – The Brockville & District Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the South Grenville Chamber and 1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce are hosting a Provincial All Candidates Debate for Leeds-Grenville – Thousand Islands & Rideau Lakes tonight, Tuesday, May 15th at the Brockville Arts Centre. Doors open at 6:00pm with the debate starting at 7:00pm. The event will... Read More

YMCA of Brockville & Area Wednesday Community Lunch by Bernie Frith & the Dream Team May 16th

May 15, 2018 YMCA of Brockville & Area

Brockville – The YMCA of Brockville and Area Wednesday Community Lunch this week is being provided by Bernie Frith & the Dream Team this Wednesday, May 16th. The lunch runs from 11:30am to 1:00pm at the YMCA of Brockville and Area, 345 Park Street. Menu: Fire Roasted Tomato Bisque with garlic croutons and fresh basil. Gourmet Grilled Cheese; Ham with... Read More