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Former Fire Chief of Gananoque & Leeds & 1000 Islands Twsp. Charged

OPP Media Release
Former Fire Chief of Gananoque & Leeds & 1000 Islands Twsp. Charged
Gananoque/Twsp. of Leeds & 1000 Islands – Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged former Fire Chief Gerry Bennett, an Elgin resident following an investigation into irregularities at the Town of Gananoque, the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands and the Gananoque Firefighters Association. In December 2016, the OPP received a complaint from the Town of Gananoque and the Township... Read More

CLARK CELEBRATES LAUNCH OF FESTIVE ONTARIO FOODS CAMPAIGN

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CLARK CELEBRATES LAUNCH OF FESTIVE ONTARIO FOODS CAMPAIGN
PEOPLE URGED TO SHARE PHOTOS OF FESTIVE LOCAL FOOD CREATIONS BROCKVILLE – Ontario’s Government for the People has launched a celebration of local food just in time for the Christmas holiday season. As part of a Festive Local Food celebration, Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark is encouraging people to share photos on social media as they prepare... Read More

MADE-IN-ONTARIO ENVIRONMENT PLAN TO HELP ST. LAWRENCE RIVER

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MADE-IN-ONTARIO ENVIRONMENT PLAN TO HELP ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
MPP CLARK SAYS GOVERNMENT DELIVERING ON COMMITMENT TO PROTECT AIR, WATER AND FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE WITHOUT CARBON TAX PRESCOTT – Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark highlighted today how the Government for the People’s made-in-Ontario environment plan will protect our air and water, while fighting climate change without imposing a job-killing carbon tax. Preserving and Protecting our Environment for... Read More

“Gord Brown Memorial Hockey Night in Leeds Grenville Raises $83,728!” – VIDEO

Dale Elliott
“Gord Brown Memorial Hockey Night in Leeds Grenville Raises $83,728!” – VIDEO
Gananoque – The United Way Leeds & Grenville teamed up with the Gord Brown Memorial Canada 150 Outdoor Rink Project to offer hockey enthusiasts an opportunity to raise money to help make the late MP Gord Brown’s vision of a healthy community come to life. They came through with flying colours raising $83,728! The funds were raised through a combination... Read More

Mary Jean McFall announces her top four priorities for Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes

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Mary Jean McFall announces her top four priorities for Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes
Brockville –  With election day on Monday, Mary Jean McFall is outlining her top four priorities for the families of Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes. “On December 3rd, our communities have a choice between moving our region forward, or returning to the same failed policies of Stephen Harper – ones that left too many families falling behind,”  said Mary Jean... Read More

MPP Steve Clark’s Annual Christmas Reception Helps Feed 4 Area Food Banks

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MPP Steve Clark’s Annual Christmas Reception Helps Feed 4 Area Food Banks
Brockville – Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark held his annual Christmas Reception on Sunday, Dec. 2 at the Brockville Convention Centre. Once again the community’s generosity for those in need over the holiday season was tremendous with non-perishable items collected by volunteers from the Athens and Area, Brockville, Gananoque and South Grenville food banks. Pictured with MPP... Read More

Local farmers and agriculture producers endorse Mary Jean McFall

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Local farmers and agriculture producers endorse Mary Jean McFall
Brockville –  With less than a week remaining in this important by-election, a growing list of local farmers and agricultural producers from across Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes are supporting Mary Jean McFall and Team Trudeau as the strongest voice for our region. “I know this riding and our communities, and I know the priorities and needs of local farmers... Read More

Electors Can Register at the Polls

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Electors Can Register at the Polls
GATINEAU – Electors Can Register at the Polls. Electors in the electoral district of Leeds–Grenville–Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes (Ontario) who are not registered can still vote in the Monday, December 3 by-election. They can register at their polling place on election day. To find their polling place, all electors need to do is enter their postal code online or call 1-800-463-6868. For faster service... Read More

Deck the Small Halls starts this week with music and laughs

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Deck the Small Halls starts this week with music and laughs
Ottawa – The Ontario Festival of Small Halls is kicking off its festive hall-iday shows this week, bringing big names in holiday music and comedy to special places across Eastern Ontario. The festival is expanding its holiday offerings, while presenting the enthralling live performance of David Myles in Seeley’s Bay and Balderson; as well as the unforgettable music of JUNO-nominated, Royal Wood, in... Read More

“Gord Brown Memorial Hockey Night in Leeds Grenville Set to Go!”

UWLG Media Release
“Gord Brown Memorial Hockey Night in Leeds Grenville Set to Go!”
Brockville – The United Way Leeds & Grenville has teamed up with the Gord Brown Memorial Canada 150 Outdoor Rink Project to offer hockey enthusiasts (and those who simply care about people) the opportunity to raise money to help make positive changes to lives in our community. It was the late MP Gord Brown’s vision to create a better life... Read More