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Leeds OPP Charges Five Impaired Drivers in 12 Days

October 22, 2019 OPP Media Release

Leeds County– Officers of the Leeds Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested five people over the last 12 days for impaired driving. On October 9, 2019 officers responded to the Port of Lansdowne after the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) located a suspected impaired driver. A 36 year -old male from Kingston, Ontario was arrested and charged... Read More

Tuesday morning weather update – October 22, 2019

October 22, 2019 Hometown TV12

Good Tuesday morning! Here is your morning weather update: Today’s Forecast Cloudy. Periods of rain beginning near noon. Amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High 15. UV index 2 or low. Tonight: Periods of rain ending overnight then cloudy. Amount 15 to 25 mm. Wind southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40... Read More

Barrett Re-elected in Leeds-Grenville, Thousand Islands & Rideau Lakes

October 22, 2019 Dale Elliott

Liberals Win Minority Government Brockville – Conservative Michael Barrett was re-elected last night in the 2019 Federal Election for Leeds-Grenville, Thousand Islands & Rideau Lakes with 28,435 votes or 49.2%. The Liberals Josh Bennett came in second place with 15, 266 votes or 26.4%. The NDP’s Michelle Taylor had 8,071 votes/14% for third followed by The Green Party candidate Lorraine... Read More

Good morning! Here is your Monday morning weather update:

October 21, 2019 Hometown TV12

Today’s Forecast Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 15. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight: Partly cloudy. Becoming cloudy near midnight. Low 9. Tuesday: Cloudy. Periods of rain beginning early in the afternoon. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High 16. UV index 1 or low. Currently around our region as of 10:00am Brockville/Elizabethtown-Kitley... Read More

Deck the Small Halls with special live music this holiday season

October 17, 2019 Media Release

The Ontario Festival of Small Halls is bringing big names in music to even more special places this holiday season Eastern Ontario – Get festive in small halls across Eastern Ontario! The Ontario Festival of Small Halls is bringing big names in music to even more special places this holiday season. The Festival is growing its holiday offerings, while presenting... Read More

Food Recall Warning – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

October 17, 2019 Canadian Food Inspection Agency Media Release

Ottawa – The food recall warning issued on October 12, 2019 has been updated (October 15, 2019) to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation. Industry is recalling various raw beef and raw veal products from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Consumers should not... Read More

Leeds-Grenville Economic Development Summit Registration Now Open

October 17, 2019 Media Release

Associate Minister for Small Business to speak at Leeds Grenville Summit on November 22nd Brockville – The Leeds Grenville Economic Development Office, in partnership with Steve Clark, M.P.P., the Eastern Workforce Innovation Board and the 1000 Islands, Grenville and Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporations would like to invite you to a day focused on Economic Development and Leadership. The... Read More

Registration Open – LG Small Business & Trade Show

October 17, 2019 Hometown TV12

We are back for March 2020, and hoping you are too! We are reaching out to you today to see if you / your business is interested in participating in the LG Small Business and Trade Show? We have enclosed the proper documents to guarantee your business a space in the Show. This Show is scheduled to be held: Friday March... Read More

Health Unit: Let’s talk about education

October 16, 2019 Health Unit Media Release

Brockville – Learning is in session all over Leeds, Grenville and Lanark. Education, in early childhood, elementary, secondary and post-secondary, is part of your overall health and well-being. Education and literacy is a determinant of health and a valuable investment for all communities. Why is education and public health connected? Health Units partner with local school boards to help create healthy... Read More

2nd Annual Friends of Customs Dock Oktoberfest This Saturday

October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 Hometown TV12

Rockport – The 2nd annual Oktoberfest Fundraiser for the Rockport Customs House is being held this Saturday, Oct 19th at the Rockport Barn – 28 Old River Road, Rockport. The event runs from 5:00pm to 10:00pm Tickets are $20 (in advance) and available at Andress Boat Works, Rockport Barn or by calling 613-888-5865. Read More