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Brockville Soccer Club Giving Out 200 Free Soccer Balls

May 26, 2020 Hometown TV12

Brockville – The Brockville Soccer Club has 200 soccer balls they are giving out to kids. You have to contact them to book your free ball by contacting them at brockvillesoccerballs@gmail.com or on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BrockvilleSoccerClubInc/ They will be delivering the balls on Saturday, June 6th from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Read More

Drug Charges After Traffic Stop in Gananoque

May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 GPS Media Release

Gananoque – On May 26, 2020, in the early morning hours as a result of an on-going police investigation, officers conducted a traffic stop on a 43-year-old male from Gananoque. As a result of the investigation the male was arrested and charged with 3 counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking under the controlled drugs and substances act, weapons... Read More

Health Unit warns to take precautions during high heat and humidity

May 26, 2020 Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

Brockville – Due to high temperatures and humidex levels Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for this week. A combination of heat and high humidity can be hazardous to your health. Conditions during high heat and humidity have the potential to cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and in some cases death. Dr. Paula Stewart, Medical Officer of Health... Read More

Heat Warning in effect for our entire region for today through Thursday!

May 26, 2020 Environment Canada

Brockville – A Heat Warning is in effect for Brockville – Leeds-Grenville, Smiths Falls – Lanark – Sharbot Lake, Cornwall – Morrisburg, and Ottawa. Humidex values reaching 37 are expected for the next 3 days. First heat event of the season today through Thursday. High daytime temperatures in the low thirties are expected this afternoon and temperatures are forecast to... Read More

Health Unit – Province expands testing for COVID-19

May 25, 2020 Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

Brockville – Yesterday, a directive was sent to Ontario Assessment Centres to provide testing to support the early detection of individuals who have COVID-19. This type of testing will provide valuable information about the spread of the virus in different communities across the province and help in the protection of vulnerable populations and people in our area. The approach to testing... Read More

Rock Dunder & J.H. Fullard Nature Reserves Opening This Weekend – With Some Changes!

May 25, 2020 The Rideau Waterway Land Trust (RWLT) Media Release

Lyndhurst – Hikers will have access to trails at the Rock Dunder and J H Fullard Nature Reserves beginning May 30, 2020. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Rideau Waterway Land Trust (RWLT) did not open its Community Lands to hikers on May 15 as it normally would have. The extra two weeks has provided the Trust with time to... Read More

Lanark, Grenville and Leeds Addictions and Mental Health Grateful for Support from United Way East Ontario and United Counties of Leeds and Grenville

May 25, 2020 Lanark, Leeds & Grenville Addictions and Mental Health Media Release

LLGAMH Case Manager Patti Graham connects with Counsellor Christine Dinnery (top right). – Submitted Photo A New Way to Connect Brockville – During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all changing the way we do things. Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health (LLGAMH) is no different. To ensure our clients are well cared for, we are looking at new ways... Read More

Update From The Leeds Grenville Municipal Emergency Control Group

May 25, 2020 United Counties of Leeds & Grenville

Brockville – The highlights of the Municipal Emergency Control Group (MECG) held today are listed below. The group hears reports from the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, area police and fire officials and Counties departments, including Community and Social Services, Paramedic Service, Public Works, Finance and Maple View Lodge long-term care facility. Counties Council will discuss continuation of... Read More

Police Search for Motorcyclist After Failing to Stop

May 25, 2020 BPS Media Release

Brockville – On the 8th of May 2020 at 9:43 p.m. officers were in the area of the Circle K Convenience store on King St. West when they observed a motorcycle being operated without licence plates. Officers attempted to stop the motorcycle, but the driver fled north bound on Perth St. at a high rate of speed. CCTV footage was... Read More

Volunteers and Small Businesses Step Up to Help Those in Need

May 25, 2020 Government of Ontario Media Release

More than 6,500 Ontarians offer to deliver food, run errands and connect with seniors and people with disabilities during COVID-19 TORONTO — Ontario’s volunteers and small businesses are rising to the challenge and helping seniors and other vulnerable people during the COVID-19 outbreak. Thousands of people are generously giving their time and resources to make and deliver food, run errands,... Read More