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Gananoque Police Reports for July 11th, 2019

July 14, 2019 Media Release

Gananoque – On July 9th, the Gananoque Police Service received a complaint of an incident that had taken place on July 8th, 2019. An adult male victim advised that he had been threatened by another male. The 50-year-old male suspect was upset over a previous encounter, when he approached the victim uttering death threats and brandishing a weapon. The victim... Read More

First Community Charity BBQ A Great Success!

July 14, 2019 Media Release

KEMPTVILLE – The first Community Charity BBQ of the season was a great success! Special thanks to our sponsor G.Tackaberry & Sons who, with support from the Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), raised a total of $624.60 for the Kemptville Youth Centre (KYC). The Oxford Thrift Shop also used this occasion to give a $500 donation to KYC for their electronics... Read More

Brockville Police Reports for July 12th, 2019

July 14, 2019 Media Release

BROCKVILLE – Brockville Police Reports for July 12th, 2019. Mischief/Domestic: A 39 year old male was arrested yesterday after police were dispatched to an address in the center of the city. The male had previously been involved in a relationship with the complainant. She contacted police when she woke and discovered that her vehicle’s tires had been slashed and her... Read More

Lanark County OPP Investigating Drowning Death of 2 Year Old Girl

July 14, 2019 Media Release

TAY VALLEY TOWNSHIP – Members of the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating the apparent drowning of a two year old girl. Shortly after 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 12, 2019 officers responded to a residence with a swimming pool in Tay Valley Township after being contacted by Lanark County Ambulance Dispatch. OPP provided an escort... Read More

Sisters, Yvonne Clifford and Annette Borger-Snel Raise $1,200 for Brockville General Hospital’s Palliative Care Program

July 12, 2019 BGH Photo Release

In the photo accepting the cheque from sisters, Yvonne Clifford and Annette Borger-Snel (l-r) are Joan Simon Executive Director, Brockville and District Hospital Foundation and Linda Hunter, Vice President of Clinical Services, Brockville General Hospital. – BGH Submitted Photo Brockville – On June 8, 2019, sisters, Yvonne Clifford and Annette Borger-Snel, held a garage sale in memory of their mother,... Read More

Poppy Campaign Helps Many In Our Community

July 11, 2019 Media Release

Winchester – Members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Greely & District Branch, local school children and representatives from some wonderful local causes met on June 17th for food, social time, awards and donations. The Greely & District Royal Canadian Legion Branch 627 was pleased to disburse the funds from its 2018 Poppy Campaign. Following the presentations, guests were invited to... Read More

Leeds County OPP Charge Two Impaired Drivers on Same Day

July 11, 2019 Media Release

LEEDS – Members of the Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two more impaired drivers. On July 7, 2019 at about 6:40 p.m. OPP officers of the Thousand Islands office stopped a vehicle for a traffic related offence on the 1000 Islands Parkway near Reynolds Road. The driver Richard WINNEL, 67 years old of Front Leeds-Lansdowne Township... Read More

Approved Professionals Program is Expanding

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 Dale Elliott

Brockville – Leeds-Grenville Approved Professionals announced on Wednesday night at their monthly Brockville B2B event that the Approved Professionals Program, locally known as LG Approved, is expanding and growing in a big way. In a press releases sent out on Thursday they say, “A Little over 4 Years ago, David Annable, founded the Leeds & Grenville Approved Professionals, now sitting... Read More

Police Continue to Receive Complaints for AMBER Alerts

July 11, 2019 Media Release

ORILLIA – The Ontario AMBER Alert program continues to be an instrumental tool in assisting both the public and police with locating an abducted child who may be in danger. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the public that calling 911 or any emergency service communication centre is not an appropriate venue to complain about AMBER Alerts. The... Read More

Town of Prescott Seeks Quotes for Photography Services

July 11, 2019 Media Release

Prescott – The Town of Prescott is issuing a Request for Quotation for Photography Services to find an experienced professional photographer to capture aspects of daily living, town facilities, tourism attractions, community sports, programs and events, businesses, etc. The Town requires a combination of aerial (drone) and ground based photography for this project. The Town would prefer to utilize one proponent... Read More