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Four Way Race for Mayor in Leeds & The Thousand Islands

August 1, 2018 Dale Elliott

Lansdowne – It is a four-way race for the Mayors spot in Leeds and The Thousand Islands. Incumbent Mayor Joe Baptista faces Councillor John Paul Jackson, and newcomers Kurt Liebe and Corinna Smith-Gatcke. There are 16 candidates running for 6 council seats across the three wards in the township. In Ward 1, incumbents Brian Mabee, Jeff Lackie and Vicki Leakey... Read More

Michael Barrett will host open house on two key agricultural issues

July 25, 2018 Media Release

Brockville – Michael Barrett, candidate for the Conservative nomination in Leeds-GrenvilleThousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, says along with a round table on Bill C71, he is looking forward to holding an open house of several urgent agricultural issues when he is the nominated Conservative party candidate. “Front of package nutrition labeling regulations being introduced by the Liberal government and the... Read More

Michael Barrett will host round-table on Bill C-71

July 25, 2018 Media Release

Brockville – Michael Barrett, candidate for the Conservative nomination in Leeds-Grenville Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, says one of the first meetings he will hold in the riding when he is the nominated Conservative party candidate, will be an information meeting on Bill C-71. He notes that despite Liberal rhetoric, Bill C-71 is a backdoor gun registry that will do... Read More

Leeds and the Thousand Islands List of Municipal Candidates as of Tuesday, July 24, 2018

July 25, 2018 Dale Elliott

Leeds and the Thousand Islands – Here is the unofficial list of candidates running in the municipal election in the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands as of Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Deadline for nominations is this Friday, July 27th at 2:00pm. MAYOR JACKSON, John Paul BAPTISTA, Joe LIEBE, Kurt SMITH-GATCKE, Corinna COUNCILLOR WARD 1 FODEY, Terry MABEE, Brian... Read More

Great Lakes-St. Lawrence shipping adds 180,000 jobs, $26 billion to Canadian economy: New Study

July 18, 2018 Dale Elliott

Ottawa – Cargo shipments to ports on the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River waterway generate CDN$60 billion worth of economic activity and 328,500 jobs in Canada and the U.S., according to a new study released today. That breaks down to 181,000 jobs and CDN$26 billion in economic activity in Ontario and Quebec. The Economic Impacts of Maritime Shipping in the Great... Read More

Three Way Race For Mayor in TLTI

July 16, 2018 Hometown TV12

Lansdowne – A third candidate has entered the race to become the next mayor of the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands. Kurt Liebe, an environmentalist and lover of the township’s heritage, joins incumbent mayor Joe Baptista and John Paul Jackson, a councillor, on the ballot for the Oct. 22 municipal election. More on this story from the Recorder &... Read More

154th Annual Lansdowne Fair Being Held This Weekend

July 16, 2018July 16, 2018 Dale Elliott

Lansdowne – The 154th edition of the Lansdowne Fair is set to take place this weekend from Friday, July 20th to Sunday, July 22nd at the Lansdowne Fairgrounds. On Thursday the midway opens to the public with free admission to the fairgrounds at 6:00pm. Gates open on Friday at 3:00pm with an Antique Tractor and Machinery Show, Pony Pull, Mini... Read More

Henry Oosterhof Seeks Nomination for Conservative Party of Canada for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes

July 12, 2018 Media Release

To the Residents of Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes: My name is Henry Oosterhof and I am seeking the nomination to represent this riding as the Conservative Party of Canada Candidate for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes I was born and raised in Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes on our family’s dairy farm on Jellyby Road. I attended grade school... Read More

5th Annual TIBM Boat Show & Parade Being Held Saturday July 14th

July 10, 2018 Dale Elliott

Gananoque – The Thousand Islands Boat Museum (TIBM) in Gananoque is hosting their 5th Annual Boat Show and Parade this Saturday, July 14th. The event runs from 9:00am to 5:00pm at the Thousand Islands Boat Museum, 125 Water Street, in Gananoque. There will be a collection of boats, old and new, large and small that will float past the Museum.... Read More

Nominations Open For for the Bill Thake Memorial Award for Economic Development Leadership

July 5, 2018 Media Release

Leeds-Grenville – The Leeds Grenville Economic Development Office is asking individuals, councils and economic development committees to identify candidates for the Bill Thake Memorial Award for Economic Development Leadership. Before heading off for summer vacation, talk to colleagues and community members about who is deserving of this award in your municipality. Many volunteers help to improve the economic vitality of... Read More