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You Have Until May 10th to Order Your Rain Barrel In Support of the Volunteer Centre St. Lawrence-Rideau

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You Have Until May 10th to Order Your Rain Barrel In Support of the Volunteer Centre St. Lawrence-Rideau
Brockville – The Volunteer Centre of St. Lawrence-Rideau is accepting pre-sale orders until May 10th for a Truckload Rain Barrel Sale scheduled for Friday, May 18th, at the Employment and Education Centre, 105 Strowger Blvd., Brockville, from 8 am to 12 pm. Funds raised will support Volunteer Centre programs and initiatives which facilitate volunteer engagement in the community. Rain barrels... Read More

8th Annual Leadercast Brockville Being Held May 4th

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8th Annual Leadercast Brockville Being Held May 4th
Brockville – Whether you are a small biz owner, an employee looking to excel, or the CEO of large organization nurturing your Leadership skills is a must. YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US for our 8th Annual Leadercast Brockville Leadership Conference on Friday, May 4th. This LIVE simulcast event from Atlanta, Georgia will blow your mind. As the 3rd largest... Read More

Municipal Candidates’ Guide Now Available

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Municipal Candidates’ Guide Now Available
What You Need to Know Before Running in the 2018 Municipal and School Board Elections Queen’s Park – Ontario has released the 2018 Candidates’ Guide for Ontario Municipal and School Board Elections outlining rules for candidates as described in the Municipal Elections Act and other legislation and regulations. Since the last municipal election, the province has made changes to modernize... Read More

Special Olympics Brockville & Area Hosting 3rd Annual Kevin Payne Memorial Swim Meet March 25th

Dale Elliott
Special Olympics Brockville & Area Hosting 3rd Annual Kevin Payne Memorial Swim Meet March 25th
Brockville – Special Olympics Brockville & Area are hosting their 3rd Annual Kevin Payne Memorial Swim Meet on Sunday, March 25th at the Brockville and Area YMCA. The meet runs from 9:00am to 3:00pm. There will also be a parade of Special Olympic Athletes led by a piper and the Knights of Columbus. The annual meet is sponsored by Knights... Read More

Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Leeds & Grenville Hosting Tim Horton’s ‘Play For Kids Sake’ Fundraiser March 24th at Stingers

Dale Elliott
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Leeds & Grenville Hosting Tim Horton’s ‘Play For Kids Sake’ Fundraiser March 24th at Stingers
Brockville – Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Leeds & Grenville are hosting a new event in place of the ‘Bowl For Kids Sake’ in Brockville this year. NEW this year, replacing Brockville Bowling is the Tim Hortons Play For Kids Sake being held on Saturday, March 24th at Stingers in Brockville for laser tag paintball, and ball hockey. This “fun”draiser... Read More

7 New Performers to be Inducted in the Brockville & Area Music & Performing Arts Hall of Fame March 22nd – VIDEO

Dale Elliott
7 New Performers to be Inducted in the Brockville & Area Music & Performing Arts Hall of Fame March 22nd – VIDEO
Brockville – Seven new local performers will be inducted into the Brockville & Area Music & Performing Arts Hall of Fame during this year’s induction ceremony to be held on Thursday, March 22nd at the Brockville Arts Centre. The seven new members will be inducted on March 22nd at the Brockville Arts Centre during a free show broadcast on Your... Read More

Highlights from February 28th UCDSB Board of Trustees Meeting

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Highlights from February 28th UCDSB Board of Trustees Meeting
Click Here to View February 28th Board Meeting Agenda Brockville – Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, February 28th, 2018 to discuss several agenda items: Rockland Public School (RKPS) Presentation: Principal Mary-Lynn Wilcox and Vice-Principal Julie Symonds presented on the RKPS School Improvement Plan for Student Achievement. They discussed how the plan is helping to improve student... Read More

United Way of Leeds & Grenville Raises $827,101 During 2017 Campaign – VIDEO

Dale Elliott
United Way of Leeds & Grenville Raises $827,101 During 2017 Campaign – VIDEO
Number Announced on Tuesday Evening During Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event Held at BAC! Brockville – The United Way of Leeds & Grenville​ held their 2018 Volunteer Appreciation Event on Tuesday night at the Brockville Arts Centre. Awards were given out to area businesses, individuals and organizations who volunteered during the 2017 fundraising campaign, They also announced the final total raised,... Read More

Brockville & Area Music & Performing Arts Hall of Fame Adds Six New Inductees

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Brockville & Area Music & Performing Arts Hall of Fame Adds Six New Inductees
Brockville – The Brockville & Area Music & Performing Arts Hall of Fame Committee tabulated the results from voting of its members and 6 new performers have been voted into the Hall. The newest inductees are Malcolm Gillis, Jeff Reusing, Dave & Donna Cody; the Brockville Police Chorus; Playwright Rod Carly and Ross Phillips (Posthumously) The six new members will... Read More