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Highlights from the UCDSB Board of Trustees Meeting held October 24

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Highlights from the UCDSB Board of Trustees Meeting held October 24
Brockville  – Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, October 24 to discuss several agenda items. Board Improvement Plan for Student Achievement and Wellness (BIPSAW): Principals of Teaching and Learning Jennifer McMaster and Shelly Corlyon discussed the 2018-19 BIPSAW. This plan sets out ways to improve student achievement in math and literacy. Under the plan,... Read More

Federal By-election to Be Held Dec. 3rd for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes

Dale Elliott
Federal By-election to Be Held Dec. 3rd for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes
Ottawa – A federal by-election has been called for Monday, December 3rd for the federal riding of Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes. The by-election will fill the seat left vacant after the death of longtime Conservative MP Gord Brown, who passed away suddenly after suffering a heart attack in his Parliament Hill office in May. The federal government had until... Read More

Bells of Peace: 100 Bells will toll on November 11th

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Bells of Peace: 100 Bells will toll on November 11th
On November 11, at the going down of the sun, communities across Canada will mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War with the ringing of 100 bells. The ringing of bells emulates the moment in 1918 when church bells across Europe tolled as four years of war had come to an end. To engage youth in... Read More

Leeds & Grenville Approved Professionals’ Fall 2018 Business Expo Being Held This Thursday

Dale Elliott
Leeds & Grenville Approved Professionals’ Fall 2018 Business Expo Being Held This Thursday
Brockville – Leeds & Grenville Approved Professionals are hosting their Fall 2018 Business Expo this Thursday, September 27th at 1000 Islands Village near Maitland. The free event runs from 4:00pm to 9:00pm and is open to the general public and other business and/or professionals. Come out and meet and find out who the LG Approved Professionals are. The goal at... Read More

Dan Thompson Named Brockville Chamber 2018 Award of Excellence for Citizen of the Year

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Dan Thompson Named Brockville Chamber 2018 Award of Excellence for Citizen of the Year
Brockville – The Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of the businesses, organizations and individuals who make a difference in our community. We are pleased to announce the recipient of the 2018 Award of Excellence for Citizen of the Year, Dan Thompson. Dan has been exponentially generous over the years to our community,... Read More

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

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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

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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