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McGregor’s Christmas Light Display Runs From November 17th to December 31st

Dale Elliott
McGregor’s Christmas Light Display Runs From November 17th to December 31st
Athens – The McGregor’s Christmas Light Display is back once again starting this Saturday, November 17th and running until December 31st. Free of charge but accepting donations on behalf of Children’s’ Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). It runs every night from dusk (5:00pm to 9:00pm, late if really busy) weather permitting. WILL NOT PUT UP IF WINDS ARE REALLY BAD... Read More

St. Lawrence College among top 50 research colleges in Canada

SLC Media Release
St. Lawrence College among top 50 research colleges in Canada
Brockville/Kingston/Cornwall – St. Lawrence College (SLC) has been named one of Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges by Research Infosource Inc., a Canadian research and development intelligence company. Of the 94 community colleges in Canada, SLC ranked 49th overall and first in research intensity. Throughout the past year, SLC added more than $300,000 in research projects and increased the number of... Read More

Lyn Santa Claus Parade Being Held Saturday

Dale Elliott
Lyn Santa Claus Parade Being Held Saturday
Lyn – The Village of Lyn Santa Claus Parade is being held this Saturday, November 17th beginning at 5pm. There are many entries registered ranging from families, businesses, service clubs, volunteer organizations to farm animals just name a few. The Kinsmen Club of Brockville will be collecting Snow Suits along the parade route in support of the Kinsmen Club of... Read More

Winter weather travel advisory in effect until this afternoon

Environment Canada Media Release
Winter weather travel advisory in effect until this afternoon
Periods of snow will continue for most of today, bringing the total snowfall to 10 to 15 cm across the region by this afternoon. Motorists should be prepared for poor winter driving conditions today. This is the largest snowfall event so far this season. Snow is expected to become light and intermittent later this afternoon or evening before coming to... Read More

Winter weather travel advisory in effect beginning this evening

Environment Canada Media Release
Winter weather travel advisory in effect beginning this evening
Winter weather travel advisory in effect beginning this evening. Snow will begin this evening and continue into Friday. Total snowfall amounts are expected to be in the 10 to 15 cm range. The later part of the commute this evening may be affected. However more significant impacts are expected for the Friday morning commute. Motorists should be prepared for poor... Read More

Highlights of Special United Counties Leeds-Grenville Council meeting held Nov 14th, 2018

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Highlights of Special United Counties Leeds-Grenville Council meeting held Nov 14th, 2018
Brockville – The highlights of a special United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Council Meeting held on Wednesday, November 14th are listed below. Counties Council adopts new asset management plan: Counties Council has adopted a new asset management plan. The plan was prepared by Dillon Consulting and Watson Economists, and complies with the new Ontario Regulation 588/17, and replaces the... Read More

Brockville Police Reports for Nov 15th, 2018

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Brockville Police Reports for Nov 15th, 2018
Brockville – Brockville Police Reports for Nov 15th, 2018. Domestic: A 58 year old male was arrested in relation to a domestic occurrence investigated at a residence on King St. on the evening of the 14th of November 2018.  Officers were called by a female complainant reporting the disturbance.  Officers attended the address and discovered a male at the residence contrary... Read More

WW Partners with Swiss Chalet Making healthy dining options accessible to all

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WW Partners with Swiss Chalet Making healthy dining options accessible to all
WW has partnered with Swiss Chalet® to feature a new “Healthy Selections” menu, showcasing the restaurant’s healthiest choices, complete with WW SmartPoints® values, making it easier than ever for those focused on wellness and weight loss to make dining-out choices that work for their lifestyle. OAKVILLE – WW is pleased to announce a partnership with Swiss Chalet that will highlight the range of... Read More

Good Things Come in “Timmies Minis™” Packages – Kids Meals Now Available at Tim Hortons!

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Good Things Come in “Timmies Minis™” Packages – Kids Meals Now Available at Tim Hortons!
Finally kids meals parents AND kids can get excited about OAKVILLE – Starting today, a first since 1964, Tim Hortons is launching its new Timmies Minis™ kids menu – a new option that kids will love and parents on the go can feel good about saying “yes” to. The Timmies Minis™ menu offers meal options with no artificial colours or flavours,... Read More

MPP CLARK, GOVERNMENT STANDING UP FOR ONTARIO FARMERS

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MPP CLARK, GOVERNMENT STANDING UP FOR ONTARIO FARMERS
PROVINCE TAKING ACTION FOR DROUGHT AFFECTED LIVESTOCK FARMERS BROCKVILLE – Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark and Ontario’s Government for the People are standing up for livestock farmers devastated by the severe rain shortfalls this summer. MPP Clark has joined Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in calling on the federal government to activate the Livestock... Read More