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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

Two Upper Canada District School Board Students Medal at 2018 Ontario Skills Competition in Toronto

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Two Upper Canada District School Board Students Medal at 2018 Ontario Skills Competition in Toronto
Brockville – Two Upper Canada District School Board students medalled recently at the 2018 Skills Ontario Competition, held May 7-9 at the Toronto Congress Centre. Alex Edwards earned gold for his skills in individual carpentry. The Grade 12 student at Athens District High School was challenged to produce a small doghouse, a wishing well, and a large doghouse. Mason McLeod,... Read More

Visitation For Gord Brown Being Held May 9th at Tompkins Funeral Home in Gananoque

Dale Elliott
Visitation For Gord Brown Being Held May 9th at Tompkins Funeral Home in Gananoque
Funeral service takes place at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Center in Gananoque at 11 am, Thursday, May 10 followed by a graveside service at Gananoque Cemetery Gananoque – Visitation for Gord Brown, Member of Parliament Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes will be held on Wednesday, May 9th at Tompkins Funeral Home in Gananoque. It is being held from 2 to... Read More

Festival of Small Halls expanding to welcome new rural venues for 2018

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Festival of Small Halls expanding to welcome new rural venues for 2018
Eastern Ontario – With more than 40 performances over two weeks in September, the Ontario Festival of Small Halls is promising to get toes tapping across the province this fall – in even more cherished spaces. The festival that melds big names in music with rural communities is expanding its scope again and bringing internationally-renowned musicians to special halls this... Read More

Upper Canada District School Board to Host Truth and Reconciliation Commission +3 Gathering in Athens (Western Division)

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Upper Canada District School Board to Host Truth and Reconciliation Commission +3 Gathering in Athens (Western Division)
Athens – The Upper Canada District School Board is hosting a special gathering of Indigenous elders, knowledge-keepers, local students and school staff on Monday, May 7 to discuss reconciliation and provide opportunities for learning about Indigenous people’s stories, histories, and culture. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission + 3 Gathering for Reflection and Renewal is an annual event in the Upper... Read More

BGH asking community to register for organ and tissue donation

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BGH asking community to register for organ and tissue donation
Brockville General Hospital urges community to consider donor registration. Staff are available to help at their Charles Street site, during the Home Show on April 27-28 or visit www.BeADonor.ca/BrockvilleGeneralHospital for more information. – Submitted Photo Brockville – Brockville General Hospital is working closely with the Trillium Gift of Life Network to raise awareness about the value of donor registration. Brockville... Read More

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. Cost of... 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