Local News – HomeTown TV12

OPP: One Person Charged After Search Warrant Executed

March 28, 2020 OPP Media Release

Search Warrant Uncovers Drugs at Home in Prescott Prescott – On March 25, 2020 members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with the assistance of Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine Unit executed a search warrant at a property located on Victor Street in Prescott. Some... Read More

UPDATED: The City of Brockville and COVID-19 – March 27, 2020

March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 City of Brockville Media Release

NO curbside collection of recyclable (blue box) materials for the weeks of March 30th to April 3rd AND April 6th to the 11th! Brockville Transit will continue with the modified transit service and only operate the “Evening Route” (Yellow). Starting 6:45 am and will operate on a 30-minute (loop)route until 6pm & include more busses! Brockville – The City of... Read More

A message from Dr. Paula Stewart, Medical Officer of Health for Leeds, Grenville and Lanark – March 27, 2020

March 27, 2020 Health Unit Media Release

The presence of our first person with lab confirmed COVID-19 reminds us of the importance of working together to reduce the risk of people becoming sick with COVID-19 – staying home when sick, practice physical distancing, respiratory precautions, and regular cleaning of common hard surfaces. See our frequently asked questions below for more detailed information. In order to reduce physical contact,... Read More

Community-based COVID-19 Assessment Centre for Brockville/Leeds Grenville Residents Starts Today

March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 Health Unit Media Release

BROCKVILLE – Starting today, March 27, 2020, Brockville and Leeds Grenville residents will have access to a community-based novel coronavirus (COVID-19) assessment centre. The assessment centre will be located at the Memorial Centre, at 100 Magedoma Boulevard, Brockville. Hours of operation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily, including weekends. The assessment centre will be led by the... Read More

Prime Minister announces support for small businesses facing impacts of COVID-19

March 27, 2020 Canada Media Release

Ottawa – The Government of Canada is focused on helping Canadians and businesses through this tough economic time. We will continue to protect the health and safety of Canadians, while supporting families and businesses and keeping our economy strong in the face of uncertainty. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced additional new measures to support small businesses dealing with... Read More

Health Unit is aware of an increase in overdoses in Brockville

March 26, 2020 LLG Health Unit Media Release

Brockville – The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is aware of an increase in overdoses in Brockville in recent weeks. This recent increase appears to be related to use of illicit Fentanyl that may also contain benzodiazepines and/or its derivatives. Naloxone is only effective on opioids and therefore may not completely reverse an overdose related to this specific... Read More

Ontario Provides $3.3 Billion More to Increase Health Care Capacity

March 26, 2020 Ontario Media Release

Funding will add more beds, testing and protective equipment for frontline workers fighting COVID-19 TORONTO — The Ontario government is providing an additional $3.3 billion to support frontline health care workers and increase health care capacity in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. This funding will allow the province to take immediate action to increase the number of assessment centres, add... Read More

Brockville Police Reports – March 26, 2020

March 26, 2020 BPS Media Release

Shoplifting: A 22 year old male was arrested yesterday at 4:30 pm for shoplifting. The male was at Wal-Mart on Parkedale Ave. when he was observed by staff committing the offence of theft. Police were contact and charged the male with theft under $5000. Fail to Remain: On the 24 th of March at 5:30 am, police responded to a... Read More

New financial measure will allow insurance premium payment deferrals for six months

March 26, 2020 Ontario Media Release

Toronto – The Ontario Government is enabling $1.9 billion in relief for employers to reduce the financial strain on business brought on by COVID-19. The measure, which will run through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), will see premium payments deferred for six months for all businesses in the province. “During this unprecedented period of uncertainty and hardship, our... Read More

Health Unit: First Person with confirmed COVID-19 reported in Leeds, Grenville & Lanark

March 26, 2020 Health Unit Media Release

Brockville – Today, Dr. Paula Stewart, Medical Officer of Health for the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, confirmed that an individual living in the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark area has tested positive for COVID-19. The person is in isolation at home and had recently returned from the United States. A woman in her 70s was assessed and tested... Read More