Category: Leeds-Grenville

United Counties of Leeds & Grenville Council Asks Province to Review Minimum Wage Changes

June 26, 2017 Media Release

Brockville – United Counties of Leeds & Grenville Council is asking the Ontario Government to withdraw changes to the minimum wage and the Employment Standards Act until a comprehensive economic impact analysis is completed. Read More

Celebrate Canada Day at a Parks Canada Place Near You!

June 23, 2017 Media Release

Parks Canada welcomes visitors to national historic sites and parks on July 1st Kingston – Celebrate Canada Day at an iconic Canadian destination! The Parks Canada places in this region are pleased to welcome visitors to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday on Saturday, July 1st. Admission is free and family-friendly activities will take place at Bellevue House National Historic Site in... Read More

Healthy Kids Community Challenge Leeds & Grenville: Veggies n’ Fruit Community Boost Initiative Awardees Announced

June 22, 2017 Media Release

Healthy Kids Community Challenge Leeds and Grenville is pleased to announce the awardees of the Veggies n’ Fruit Community Boost Initiative. This initiative is designed to engage communities around the third theme of the Healthy Kids Community Challenge: Choose to Boost Veggies and Fruit. Approximately $55,000 has been awarded to thirteen recipients across Leeds and Grenville to implement initiatives that... Read More

Flag Raised on Monday for St. John Ambulance Week – VIDEO

June 20, 2017 Dale Elliott

Brockville – On Monday morning, the St. John Ambulance Flag was raised at Brockville City Hall in recognition of St. John Ambulance Week from June 19th to 25th. Read More

UPPER CANADA VILLAGE CELEBRATES ONTARIO 150 WITH EVE OF CONFEDERATION THEATRE PRODUCTION

June 16, 2017 Media Release

Morrisburg – To celebrate ONTARIO 150, Upper Canada Village is adding unique theatrical programming to its award-winning living history interpretation. Read More

Family & Children’s Services of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Golf Tournament & Silent Auction Being Held Saturday

June 15, 2017 Hometown TV12

Smiths Falls – Family and Children’s Services of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville (FCSLLG) is hosting their annual golf tournament & silent auction for the United Way of Leeds & Grenville and Lanark County this Saturday, June 17th at the Smiths Falls Golf & Country Club. Read More

Andrewsville Interpretive Plaque and Commemorative Bench Officially Unveiled on Saturday – VIDEO

June 14, 2017June 14, 2017 Dale Elliott

Andrewsville – The official unveiling of the Andrewsville Interpretive Plaque and Commemorative Bench was held on Saturday, June 10th on the Lanark side of the Rideau River. Read More

Girls Inc. Raises Over $10,000 at Recent Strong, Smart and Bold Women of the Year Event

June 14, 2017 Media Release

LEEDS AND GRENVILLE — Girls Incorporated of Upper Canada is pleased to announce that the Strong, Smart and Bold Women of the Year Event held on June 1 st at the Brockville Convention Centre raised over $10,000 which will be invested in local programs and workshops that inspire and empower girls across Leeds-Grenville. Read More

7th Annual Kemptville Ribfest Taking Place This Weekend June 16th-18th

June 13, 2017 Dale Elliott

Kemptville – Its that time of year again as Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Leeds & Grenville host their 7th annual Kemptville Ribfest this weekend from Friday, June 16th to Sunday, June 18th at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. Read More

5th Annual MyView Film Festival Awards Ceremony Held on Thursday Evening in Brockville – VIDEO

June 11, 2017June 11, 2017 Dale Elliott

Brockville – The 5th Annual MyView Film Festival Awards Ceremony was held on Thursday, June 8th at the Brockville Arts Centre. Read More