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Joe Baptista Seeking Re-Election as Mayor in Leeds & Thousand Islands Township

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Joe Baptista Seeking Re-Election as Mayor in Leeds & Thousand Islands Township
LANSDOWNE – On Monday Joe Baptista filed the nomination papers to run for re-election as Mayor in the Township of Leeds and The Thousand Islands. Baptista was elected to his first term as Mayor in 2014 and under his leadership the Township has made significant progress on many fronts. “I am proud of what we have accomplished. The residents gave... Read More

Township of Leeds and The Thousand Islands to host Annual Garden Party June 14th

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Township of Leeds and The Thousand Islands to host Annual Garden Party June 14th
Lansdowne, ON – The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands and the Town of Gananoque are hosting the annual Community Recognition Event on Thursday June 14, 2018. This free event will be held at Furnace Falls Farm in Lyndhurst Ontario to celebrate the Community Grant Program recognized by each community. All are welcome to attend. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming... Read More

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

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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

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

John Paul Jackson Announces He is Running for Mayor of Leeds & Thousand Islands Township

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John Paul Jackson Announces He is Running for Mayor of Leeds & Thousand Islands Township
Leeds & Thousand Islands Township – Today, John Paul Jackson, Ward Two Councillor for the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands officially announced his candidacy for Mayor of his municipality in the upcoming election to be held October 22,, 2018. Jackson is quoted as saying that “after long and careful deliberation, serious family discussions about the past 3 years... Read More

10th Annual Chalk the Walk Art Festival This Saturday in Gananoque

Dale Elliott
10th Annual Chalk the Walk Art Festival This Saturday in Gananoque
Gananoque – The 10th Annual Chalk the Walk Art Festival is being held this Saturday, May 26th in Gananoque. Registration opens at 10:00am, and it costs just $2 (including chalk). Highlights this year include: Woodrow at Sea by Wallace Edwards A baby show for children newborn to 24 months at 11am—details and registration information on the poster Meet Award-winning Children’s... Read More

Annual Walk for Alzheimer’s Brockville & Gananoque Happening This Saturday

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Annual Walk for Alzheimer’s Brockville & Gananoque Happening This Saturday
Brockville/Gananoque – The Walk for Alzheimer’s is the largest fundraiser for dementia care in Canada. The annual walks in Brockville and Gananoque are taking place this Saturday, May 26th. The Brockville Walk runs from 9:00am to 12 noon starting out from the Hardy Park Band-shell in Downtown Brockville. The Gananoque Walk runs from 10:00am to 1:00pm starting out from Fox... Read More

25th Annual St. Lawrence College Alumni & Friends Golf Classic Being Held May 24th

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25th Annual St. Lawrence College Alumni & Friends Golf Classic Being Held May 24th
Brockville – This Thursday, May 24th, St. Lawrence College will be holding its 25th Annual Alumni and Friends Golf Classic at Smugglers Glen Golf Course on the 1000 Islands Parkway. This popular event is an annual fundraiser for the College to support the Extraordinary Learning Fund, SLC Athletics and, this year, the Uncommon Campaign. Last year we raised over $20,000... Read More

Brockville & District Chamber of Commerce, South Grenville Chamber & 1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce All Candidates Debate – VIDEO

Dale Elliott
Brockville & District Chamber of Commerce, South Grenville Chamber & 1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce All Candidates Debate – VIDEO
The Brockville & District Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the South Grenville Chamber and 1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce hosted a Provincial All Candidates Debate for Leeds-Grenville – Thousand Islands & Rideau Lakes ton Tuesday, May 15th at the Brockville Arts Centre. Read More

Chamber Provincial All Candidates Debate Being Held Tonight in Brockville

Dale Elliott
Chamber Provincial All Candidates Debate Being Held Tonight in Brockville
Brockville – The Brockville & District Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the South Grenville Chamber and 1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce are hosting a Provincial All Candidates Debate for Leeds-Grenville – Thousand Islands & Rideau Lakes tonight, Tuesday, May 15th at the Brockville Arts Centre. Doors open at 6:00pm with the debate starting at 7:00pm. The event will... Read More