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Canada 150 Celebrated with Learn-to-Camp experience at Thousand Islands National Park

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Canada 150 Celebrated with Learn-to-Camp experience at Thousand Islands National Park
Parks Canada Learn to Camp event held at the national park Mallorytown – Thousand Islands National Park welcomed 75 rookie campers to participate in Parks Canada’s Learn-to Camp program on August 19th and 20th. The Learn-to Camp program creates a connection between first-time campers and the camping experience, helping Canadian families, including many newcomers, overcome barriers to planning and enjoying safe camping trips. At... Read More

Stunt Driver and Trunk Passenger Charged

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Stunt Driver and Trunk Passenger Charged
LEEDS –   Members of the Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a stunt driver on Highway 401. On the August 13, 2017 at about 1:40 AM Ontario Provincial Police officers in Leeds and the Thousand Islands Township stopped a speeding car travelling westbound on Highway 401, east of Ivy Lea. Speeds were in excess of 57 kilometres over the speed limit. As... Read More

OPP Seek Public Assistance after Copper Theft in Front of Yonge Township

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OPP Seek Public Assistance after Copper Theft in Front of Yonge Township
LEEDS –   Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) in Leeds County have responded to a theft of copper wire and are looking for the public’s assistance. On August 8, 2017 Leeds officers were called to a Hydro One substation on County Road 5 in Front of Yonge Township. Sometime over the period of August 4 – 8, 2017 thieves cut... Read More

SEADOO’S COLLIDE IN BIG RIDEAU

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SEADOO’S COLLIDE IN BIG RIDEAU
LEEDS –   Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) in Rideau Lakes are continuing an investigation into two seadoo’s that collided with two males injured. On August 6, 2017 at 3:10 PM Rideau Lakes OPP officers were called to Big Rideau Lake near Portland after receiving a report of two seadoo’s colliding. Preliminary investigation revealed that the seadoo’s operated by two... Read More

BROADCAST LEGEND LOWELL GREEN IS SPECIAL GUEST AT ANNUAL ISLAND FUNDRAISER AUGUST 19

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BROADCAST LEGEND LOWELL GREEN IS SPECIAL GUEST AT ANNUAL ISLAND FUNDRAISER AUGUST 19
BROCKVILLE – Legendary talk show host and author Lowell Green will headline the annual Afternoon in the Islands fundraiser on Saturday, August 19, the Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes Provincial Progressive Conservative Association announced today. Green, who retired from Ottawa radio station CFRA in 2016 after a 60-year broadcasting career, was the voice of common-sense conservative talk in eastern Ontario... Read More

OPP Investigate Theft from Local Golf Course

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OPP Investigate Theft from Local Golf Course
LEEDS –   Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) in Rideau Lakes responded to a theft that occurred at a golf course in Rideau Lakes. Sometime overnight on the 12th of July 2017 a break, enter and theft occurred at the Smiths Falls Golf Course located on Golf Course Road, Smiths Falls. Thieves entered a building where golf clubs and equipment are... Read More

OPP Traffic Advisory: Brown’s Bay

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OPP Traffic Advisory: Brown’s Bay
LEEDS –   Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) in Leeds County wish to advise members of the motoring public of an increased volume of traffic this coming weekend. On Saturday the 15th of July 2017, thousands of attendees are expected to attend Brown’s Bay Provincial Park for the annual St. Vincent and the Grenadines Unity Picnic (AKA Vincy Unity Picnic).... Read More