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American Graffiti Classic Car Show Part 5 Being Held Saturday in Seeley’s Bay

August 20, 2019 Hometown TV12

Seeley’s Bay – The American Graffiti Classic Car Show Part 5 is being held this Saturday, August 24th in Seeley’s Bay. The free event is in it’s 5th year hoping to raise money for 2 great charities: Mckenna’s Dream & Sheba’s Haven Rescue. There will be vendors, entertainment by The Fabulous Bel Airs, a BBQ and a Chicken BBQ, a... Read More

Annual Furball Party Cruise with the Gananoque & District Humane Society Being Held Friday

August 20, 2019 Media Release

Gananoque – The Gananoque & District Humane Society invites you to party like an animal to support the animals this Friday, August 23rd, for their annual Fur Ball Boat Cruise fundraiser, generously donated by the Rockport Boat Line to support the Humane Society. This fun-filled, family-friendly party boat departs from the Rockport Boat Line at 6pm sharp and returns at... Read More

Seeleys Bay Man Identified in ATV Rollover

August 19, 2019 Media Release

LEEDS – Members of the Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating an ATV rollover. On August 16, 2019 at about 8:30 p.m. OPP officers responded to a wooded area off of Back Street, west of Highway 15. An adult male was located trapped under an ATV and pronounced deceased at the scene. The victim was identified... Read More

1000 Islands Poker Run Makes Annual Stop in Brockville for Lunch Saturday

August 16, 2019 Dale Elliott

Card Stops in Gananoque, Johnstown & Brockville! Brockville – The 33rd annual 1000 Islands Poker Run will set out from Kingston this Saturday, August 17th with card stops in Gananoque, Johnstown and a lunch stop in Brockville. More than 80 boats are expected to participate in this year’s poker run. The City of Kingston is once again hosting this event... Read More

1st Annual Gord Brown Memorial Charity Golf Tournament Being Held Thursday

August 13, 2019August 14, 2019 Dale Elliott

PLEASE NOTE: This tournament is now sold out!!! Brockville – The 1st annual Gord Brown Memorial Charity Golf Tournament is being held this Thursday, August 15th at Smugglers Glen Golf Course. All proceeds from this event will go to support the United Way of Leeds & Grenville and the Gord Brown Memorial Canada 150 Outdoor Rink. You can golf with... Read More

Gananoque Police Investigating Suspicious Incident

August 12, 2019 Media Release

Gananoque – The Gananoque Police Service is investigating a suspicious incident that was reported to police on August 11, 2019. It is reported between 7:30PM-8:30PM a male was observed in the area exhibiting concerning behaviours. The male is described as wearing blue T-shirt and gray sweatpants and was in the area of Water Street and Kate Street. If anyone observed... Read More

LEEDS COUNTY OPP RESULTS FOR THE CIVIC HOLIDAY WEEKEND INITIATIVE

August 12, 2019 Media Release

LEEDS – Members of the Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) actively participated in the Provincial Highway Safety Campaign during the course of the long weekend. From Friday August 2, 2019 through Monday August 5, 2019, Leeds County OPP laid the following charges in relation to driving. Fail to Move Over for Emergency Vehicle 4 Speeding 81 Stunt Driving 6 ... Read More

Staffing cuts at Upper Canada District School Board herald a grim return to class for students in September

August 9, 2019August 13, 2019 Tammy Wilson

BROCKVILLE – The final disturbing picture of cuts at Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) has education workers worried about the effect on students in the coming school year and wondering whether parents realize the consequences that reduced services in schools will have for their children. A conclusive tabulation by Local 5678 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE),... Read More

Suspect Caught be K-9

August 8, 2019 Media Release

LEEDS – Members of the Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are continuing an investigation involving a stolen excavator. On August 3, 2019 at about 4:45 a.m. OPP officers responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle on Oakel Street in Lyndhurst. Police located the truck and attached trailer loaded with a small excavator. The driver and occupants failed... Read More

PWA’s Friends For Life Bike Rally cycles from Toronto to Montréal raising critical funds for Toronto People With AIDS Foundation

August 8, 2019 Media Release

As long as there’s a reason, there’s a ride Toronto – On Sunday August 11th, 2019, the Toronto People with AIDS Foundation’s (PWA) Friends for Life Bike Rally will leave Toronto with about 200 cyclists, 100 crew members, and a fundraising goal of $1.4 million. The Bike Rally will become a small, travelling town on wheels, cycling more than 600... Read More