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United Way Leeds & Grenville 2018 Campaign Kick Off September 13th

UWLG Media Release
United Way Leeds & Grenville 2018 Campaign Kick Off September 13th
Brockville – You’re invited… to our United Way Leeds & Grenville Fall 2018 Fundraising Campaign kick-off breakfast. Join us at the 1000 Islands Village River Rock Ballroom -1120 Hwy 2, Brockville, ON K6V 5T1 -to start our campaign Thursday September 13 at 7 am. The cost is $10 per person to help offset the costs. We will have guests speakers... Read More

TIFAA 36th Annual Art Show September 15th, 16th & 22nd & 23rd, 2018

Dale Elliott
TIFAA 36th Annual Art Show September 15th, 16th & 22nd & 23rd, 2018
Mallorytown Landing – The Thousand Islands Fine Art Association (TIFAA) is hosting its 36th annual Art Show on September 15th and 16th, and on the following weekend, September 22nd and 23rd. The show will be held at the Thousand Island National Park Visitor Center, located on the Parkway at Mallorytown Landing. Everyone is welcome during the opening hours from 10:00... Read More

Putting the HEART into BROCKVILLE and Surrounding TOWNSHIPS September 9th

Hometown TV12
Putting the HEART into BROCKVILLE and Surrounding TOWNSHIPS September 9th
Brockville – Come and join us on Sunday, September 9th for a day of Inspirations from the best of Brockville and the surrounding townships at the Putting the HEART into BROCKVILLE and Surrounding TOWNSHIPS. The event runs from 10am – 4pm at the Brockville Country Club. Entry is by donation for our 2 wonderful community charities. Includes all the classes... Read More

9th annual Mallorytown Village Fair Held on Saturday – VIDEO

Dale Elliott
9th annual Mallorytown Village Fair Held on Saturday – VIDEO
Mallorytown – It was great weather for the 9th annual Mallorytown Village Fair held this past Saturday at the Tony Kall Park and  Mallory Coach House in Mallorytown. The fair featured free horse and wagon rides, a magician, balloons & clown, heritage demonstrations, children’s games, a BBQ lunch, machinery, storytime, a book sale, live music, local artists, artisans, and Vendors.... Read More

OPP: Damaging Election Signs is Illegal

OPP Leeds County Media Release
OPP: Damaging Election Signs is Illegal
Front of Yonge – Leeds County OPP is reminding residents that damaging or removing election signs can lead to charges under the criminal code. On August 27, 2018 OPP began an investigation into election signs being removed or damaged along County Road 5 in Front of Yonge Township. The OPP would like to remind the public that it is an... Read More

Five Mile Lighthouse Re-Build Talks Next Week

Dale Elliott
Five Mile Lighthouse Re-Build Talks Next Week
Brockville – The CEO of Ontario Heritage Trust, Beth Hanna, will visit Brockville next week to meet with the citizens committee established with the goal of re-building Five Mile Lighthouse just west of the city. The historic lighthouse, built in 1856, was burned to the ground on July 23rd following a lightning strike during a thunderstorm. The committee and Trust... Read More

9th Annual Mallorytown Village Fair Saturday, August 25th

Dale Elliott
9th Annual Mallorytown Village Fair Saturday, August 25th
Mallorytown – The 9th annual Mallorytown Village Fair – an old-fashioned day for the whole family is being held this Saturday, August 25th at the Tony Kall Park and Mallory Coach House in Mallorytown. The fair runs from 10am to 4pm and will feature free horse and wagon rides, magician, bubbles and clown, vendors, Heritage demonstrators, children’s games, BBQ lunch... Read More

UPDATE: HIGHWAY 401 APPREHENSION LEADS TO OPP OFFICER INJURY

OPP Leeds County Media Release
UPDATE: HIGHWAY 401 APPREHENSION LEADS TO OPP OFFICER INJURY
Front of Yonge – Officers of the Leeds Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are continuing an investigation after receiving numerous 911 calls about a driving incident on Highway 401. On July 10, 2018 at about 8:40 PM O.P.P officers received information about a vehicle driving erratically prior to it colliding in the median on Highway 401 eastbound in... Read More

Mayors Acclaimed in Both Athens & Front of Yonge Townships

Dale Elliott
Mayors Acclaimed in Both Athens & Front of Yonge Townships
Athens/Front of Yonge – Both Mayor Herb Scott in Athens Township and Mayor Roger Haley of Front of Yonge Township have been acclaimed. In Athens Township there are 6 council seats up for grabs. The candidates are, incumbents Darin Alguire, Rhonda Ferguson, Greg Kearney, Rob Layng and Gary Sheffield, newcomers include, Todd Evans, Tom Fenn, and Charles Smid. In Front... Read More