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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

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

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

Leeds OPP Weekend Police Reports – October 5 to 6, 2019

October 7, 2019 Leeds OPP Media Release

Leeds County – Members of the Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to lay charges for a variety of offences. Stunt Driver stopped On October 5, 2019 just after 3:00 a.m. Leeds County officers observed a vehicle travelling at almost double the posted speed limit, westbound on Highway 401, Front Leeds-Lansdowne Township. The vehicle was stopped... Read More

CDSBEO Schools Welcomes Staff and Students Back Today

October 7, 2019 Media Release

Kemptville – The Catholic District School Board of Ontario (CDSBEO) welcomes staff and students back today: CUPE has announced that a provincial agreement has been reached between the Government of Ontario, the Council of Trustees’ Associations (which includes the association representing Catholic school boards – the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association), and CUPE. Please be advised that schools will be... Read More

Leeds OPP Investigating Early Morning Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision

September 24, 2019 Dale Elliott

Leeds & 1000 Islands – Members of the Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred early Tuesday morning in Leeds & 1000 islands Township. OPP say on September 24th at about 4:40 a.m. OPP officers from the Thousand Islands office responded to a single vehicle collision on Deer Ridge... Read More

Annual Pump-Gan-Fest Being Held This Saturday

September 23, 2019 Hometown TV12

Gananoque – The annual Pump-Gan-Fest is being held this Saturday, September 28th in Gananoque. It runs from 10:00am to 3:00pm in the Town Hall Park. The free fun filled day will feature games for kids, entertainment, vendors and a fabulous display of pumpkins. Come one, come all! Donations to the local Food Bank gratefully accepted. https://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/gananoque/index.php Read More

Annual Lyndhurst Turkey Fair Being Held This Saturday

September 18, 2019 Dale Elliott

Lyndhurst – The 2019 Lyndhurst Turkey Fair is being held this Saturday, September 21st in the village. The FREE Day of Family Fun runs from 10:00am to 4:30pm with FREE PARKING outside the village & off street parking in the village on Jonas Street. You can also paddle in with canoe & kayak parking at the bridge and on Ford... Read More

Theft of Motor Vehicles Ends in Pursuit

September 10, 2019 Media Release

LEEDS – Members of the Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating the theft of two motor vehicles. On September 10, 2019 just before 2:30 a.m. OPP officers responded to reports of a stolen vehicle from a residence on County Road 26, Elizabethtown Township. The vehicle was observed fleeing eastbound from the area and possibly travelling... Read More

UCDSB Draws Attention to Mental Health Supports on World Suicide Prevention Day

September 10, 2019 Media Release

Brockville – Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) wants to highlight some of the steps students, staff and their families can take to take care of their mental health, and the resources available to them if they are in crisis. “One of the best things to do as a young person is... Read More