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Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Our Entire Region

Environment Canada Media Release
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Our Entire Region
Brockville – Environment Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for our entire region for today. Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and heavy rain. Conditions will be favourable for severe thunderstorms late this morning into this afternoon. A cold front will move through Eastern Ontario, triggering numerous... Read More

Special weather statement in effect for Our Entire Region: Heat Warning

Environment Canada Media Release
Special weather statement in effect for Our Entire Region: Heat Warning
Brockville – A Special Weather Statement has been issued by Environment Canada for today. A warm and humid airmass has moved over Southern Ontario. Low temperatures this morning remain above 20 degrees, providing little relief from yesterday’s heat. Maximum temperatures will be slightly cooler today, but are still forecast to reach the high twenties with humidex values possibly reaching 37.... Read More

Colin Brown will Seek Conservative Party Nomination in Riding of Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes

Media Release
Colin Brown will Seek Conservative Party Nomination in Riding of Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes
Nephew of late MP Gord Brown will continue his family’s legacy of public service. GANANOQUE — Colin Brown, nephew of late MP Gord Brown, today announced his intention to seek the Conservative Party Nomination in the Riding of Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes. Colin will work to represent his community as the Conservative Party Candidate in the upcoming byelection. “I... Read More

Local Law Enforcement Torch Runs For Special Olympics Taking Place This Week Around Leeds-Grenville

Dale Elliott
Local Law Enforcement Torch Runs For Special Olympics Taking Place This Week Around Leeds-Grenville
Leeds-Grenville – The annual Law Enforcement Torch Runs For Special Olympics makes its way around the Leeds & Grenville region this week. There are runs in Prescott, Kemptville, Merrickville, Gananoque and Brockville this week. Along with the annual Motorcycle Ride on Saturday. Thursday, June 7th: Prescott OPP Torch Run starting from Walker House, 623 King Street, Prescott, 12:30pm Kemptville OPP... Read More

Upper Canada District School Board to Recognize Volunteers and Staff at 2018 Celebration Night

Media Release
Upper Canada District School Board to Recognize Volunteers and Staff at 2018 Celebration Night
Kemptville – The Upper Canada District School Board will recognize excellence in members of its staff and its volunteer community on Monday during the 2018 Celebration Night awards ceremony. The ceremony will be held at North Grenville District High School, and will recognize winners of the Upper Canada District School Board Service Excellence Award, Volunteer of the Year Award, and Director’s Award of Merit, and the Ontario Principals’ Council Award of... Read More

Bert, Tommy and the two Bobbies victorious at the Gananoque Regatta

Denis Bourbonnais, Journal Saint-François
Bert, Tommy and the two Bobbies victorious at the Gananoque Regatta
From left to right: Marc Théorêt, 3rd place in the GP-444 Grand Prix Valleyfield. Kent Henderson and Bert Henderson, first place behind the wheel of the GP-777 Steeler and Brandon Kennedy with the GP-25 H8 Cancer Racing in second place. Photo Courtesy of HRL Gananoque – Bert Henderson, Tommy Shannon, Bobby King and Bobby Kennedy triumphed in their respective classes... Read More

United Counties of Leeds-Grenville Makes Contribution in Honour of Late MP Gord Brown

UCLG Media Release
United Counties of Leeds-Grenville Makes Contribution in Honour of Late MP Gord Brown
Brockville – The United Counties of Leeds & Grenville Council has passed a resolution to contribute $2,000 to a GoFundMe campaign in memory of the late Gord Brown, Member of Parliament for Leeds-Grenville – 1000 Islands and Rideau Lakes. The ‘Help Gord Brown’s Gan Ice Pad Vision’ campaign has reached more than $36,000 with a goal of $100,000. The campaign... Read More

10th Annual Chalk The Walk Held in Gananoque This Past Saturday – VIDEO

Dale Elliott
10th Annual Chalk The Walk Held in Gananoque This Past Saturday – VIDEO
Gananoque – The 10th annual Chalk The Walk Art Festival was held this past Saturday, May 26th in Gananoque. The event held in the Town Park featured a baby show for children newborn to 24 months, artist David Day and Award-winning Children’s Literature Illustrator Wallace Edwards—Wallace. There was also face painting, Air Castle, live music by ‘Spare Ex-change’, BBQ and... Read More

Gananoque Nickel Cup Regatta Hydroplane Races Being Held This Weekend

Dale Elliott
Gananoque Nickel Cup Regatta Hydroplane Races Being Held This Weekend
Gananoque – The Gananoque Nickel Cup Regatta returns to Gananoque for it’s 3rd year this weekend, June 2nd & 3rd. Races run on Saturday 10:am to 4:30pm and again on Sunday from 10am to 5:00pm. Spectators can watch the races from Joel Stone Heritage Park. The Gananoque Nickel Cup Regatta will feature four classes; 2.5 litre, Formula 2500, Hydro 350... Read More

3rd Annual 1000 Islands Parkway Challenge Taking Place Saturday

Dale Elliott
3rd Annual 1000 Islands Parkway Challenge Taking Place Saturday
Rockport – The 3rd Annual 1000 Islands Parkway Challenge in association with Leeds & 1000 Islands & Front of Yonge Townships and the Town of Gananoque is being held this Saturday, June 2nd along the 1000 Islands Parkway Multi-use recreation trail. Participants can run, walk, wheel or cycle from Brown’s Bay, Mallorytown Landing or Fox Run to the Rockport Recreation... Read More