2019 – HomeTown TV12

Holiday Closures Over The Easter Weekend

April 18, 2019 Dale Elliott

Brockville – Here is what is closed over the Easter Holiday Weekend in the Brockville Area. The Brockville General Hospital’s out patient services will not be available on Good Friday or Monday , but all emergency services, x-rays and inpatient services will be open. Brockville Transit will not run on Good Friday, but regular service for Saturday and Monday. There... Read More

Rainfall warning in effect for our entire region!

April 18, 2019 Environment Canada

Brockville – A Rainfall Warning has been issued by Environment Canada for Brockville, Leeds-Grenville, Smiths falls, Lanark, Morrisburg, SD&G and Ottawa! Rain, heavy at times is expected. The ground, already near saturation, has little ability to absorb further rainfall. Significant rainfall on tap. Rain, heavy at times, is expected to start tonight and then will continue Friday and Friday night.... Read More

BGH Easter Weekend Holiday Hours

April 18, 2019 Dale Elliott

Brockville – The following Brockville General Hospital (BGH) Outpatient Services will not be available on Good Friday, April 19th and Easter Monday, April 22nd, Laboratory Services, Day Surgery, All Clinics and Community Programs. All Emergency Services, X-Ray and Inpatient Services will be open on both of these days. A BGH services will resume on Tuesday, April 23rd. Read More

Mark Your Calendars: Fulford Academy is Welcoming You to Their Spring Open House on May 9th

April 18, 2019 Fulford Academy Media Release

Brockville – Fulford Academy is opening our doors to the public for our Spring Open House on Thursday May 9th from 4-7 pm. We welcome all residents including local families, neighbors and friends to come and find out more about what we have to offer. Our Exciting New Programs Did you know? Fulford Academy now accepts local students in grades... Read More

BGH: “Volunteers make our hospital better”

April 18, 2019 BGH Media Release

On April 11, 2019, Nick Vlacholias, President and CEO at Brockville General Hospital; Hugh Bates, Honouray President of the Brockville General Volunteer Association; and Jim Cooper, BGH’s Board Chair recognize the Hospital’s over 280 volunteers at a special event celebrating National Volunteer Week. – Submitted Photo Brockville – Brockville General Hospital (BGH) celebrated the over 280 hospital volunteers on April... Read More

Significant Rain in Forecast Will Again Cause Water Levels to Increase Across the Rideau Valley Watershed

April 18, 2019 RVCA Media Release

Ottawa – The current forecast is calling for rainfall amounts of 50 to 65 mm, with possibly more, from Thursday to Saturday across the Rideau Valley Watershed which will cause water levels and flows to increase above current conditions throughout the watershed. Flood conditions are expected start on Friday or Saturday in many areas depending on where the rainfall occurs... Read More

CRCA ISSUES WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – FLOOD OUTLOOK

April 18, 2019 CRCA Media Release

Kingston – The Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA) has issued a Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook today. The ground is saturated in many areas and is still frozen in some parts of the region. Except for isolated patches of snow and ice, the ground is bare. The current ground conditions can lead to high runoff from rainfall due to... Read More

FLOOD WATCH: South Nation Watershed

April 18, 2019April 18, 2019 SNCA

Finch – Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting above freezing temperatures for the rest of the week. Rainfall amounts of 30 to 40 mm are possible Thursday to Saturday. Since issuing the last statement on April 8, the South Nation Conservation (SNC) rain gauges have recorded 20 to 30 mm of rain. Soil across the jurisdiction is saturated, and... Read More

5 Mile Lighthouse Fundraising Gets Boost from Dave Beatty – VIDEO

April 18, 2019 Dale Elliott

Brockville – The citizens’ committee, raising funds to rebuild the historic five mile lighthouse, announced earlier this week a significant donation from Brockville businessman Dave Beatty towards their $200,000 goal. On Tuesday morning at the Aquatarium, Beatty presented committee members with a $25,000 cheque bringing the total raised to date to $140,000. Committee chair, Bob Runciman, described the donation as... Read More

Charges Laid in Historical Sexual Assault Grenville County

April 18, 2019 Media Release

Prescott – On March 29, 2019, the Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit began an investigation, involving 2 complaints of sexual offences, which occurred between 2008-2011. Two female victims, were aged 14 to 15 at the time of the offence. These offences occurred in the township of North Grenville. On April 17, 2019, Ryan HARTMAN was charged with: Sexual assault x 2 Sexual... Read More