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North Grenville Rural Summit: Plant the Seeds of Success Being Held April 12th & 13th

March 12, 2019 Media Release

KEMPTVILLE – The North Grenville Rural Summit is an opportunity to learn, share and network with local farmers, business owners and related industry professionals. You will walk away with fresh, practical ideas and tools you can use right away to build a business that can support you and your family. Topics will include how to start a home-based agri business,... Read More

CPHC is hosting ‘A Night in Hawaii’ March 22, 2019

March 11, 2019 Media Release

Community & Primary Health Care (CPHC) to host a fun night out with… DJ Johnny Five/Dancing, Silent Auction, Hors D’ Oeuvres, Photobooth, Bar and Prizes Every ½ Hour. Brockville – CPHC will be hosting a themed night out on March 22, 2019. This year’s event is called ‘A Night in Hawaii’ and will be taking place at the Brockville Convention... Read More

Special weather statement in effect for our entire region!

March 9, 2019 Environment Canada Media Release

Special weather statement in effect for: Brockville – Prescott, Gananoque – Mallorytown, Merrickville-Wolford – Kemptville, Westport – Charleston Lake, Smiths Falls – Lanark, Morrsiburg – Cornwall More snow on the way Sunday. Snow associated with an approaching Colorado Low will move into Eastern Ontario early Sunday morning and will persist for much of the day. The snow may briefly change to rain... Read More

UCDSB Shines Light on Accomplished Musician and Student for International Women’s Day

March 8, 2019March 8, 2019 Media Release

Brockville – Today is International Women’s Day and this year’s focus is on building a gender balanced future. The Upper Canada District School Board is proud to recognize this day and to boast the achievements of women within our school district. Last month we highlighted the accomplishments of Clairese Wilson, a 16-year-old student who will be graduating with her Ontario Secondary School Diploma after... Read More

Theatre Night in Merrickville Hosted Play Writers Workshop with Michael Clipperton

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019 Media Release

Merrickville – On Feb 9th and 10th, Theatre Night in Merrickville hosted a Play Writers Workshop with Michael Clipperton In a career that spans more years than he cares to remember, Michael has been a director, playwright, actor, singer, designer, producer, teacher, workshop leader, adjudicator, administrator and university lecturer. He holds an Honours Degree in Theatre (York U), a Bachelor of... Read More

Student Senate Elects New 2019-2020 Student Trustee

February 23, 2019February 23, 2019 Media Release

Brockville – On Friday, February 15 the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) Student Senators met for their third quarterly meeting and elected a new Student Trustee for the 2019-2020 school year. Student Senators, representing all 21 UCDSB secondary schools and Awkesasne, voted to elect Colten Kelford of Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute (SFDCI) as the new Student Trustee. “I came into this hoping... Read More

All UCDSB Schools Will ReOpen Thursday Feb 14th, 2019

February 13, 2019 Media Release

Brockville – All schools and board offices within the Upper Canada District School Board will be open on Thursday, February 14, 2019. We are looking forward to welcoming our students and staff back to school in the morning. All extended day programs and child care centers operating on our school properties will also be open. Community use of schools will also... Read More

Highlights from UCDSB Board of Trustees Meeting held January 30th, 2019

February 5, 2019February 5, 2019 Media Release

Brockville – Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 to discuss several agenda items. Average Daily Enrolments for UCDSB Schools Superintendent Phil Dawes provided the Board with an overview of Average Daily Enrolments (ADE) for 2018-19. ADE provides an ongoing measure of attendance in our schools and is calculated as the average... Read More

WARRANT EXECUTED IN WOLFORD TOWNSHIP – FIREARMS SEIZED

January 17, 2019 Media Release

WOLFORD – On January 16, 2019, members of the North Grenville Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a Criminal Code Search Warrant at a property on County Road 15, Wolford Township. This warrant resulted in the seizure of two non-restricted firearms and as such; Patrick MCINTYRE, aged 48 of Smith Falls, Ontario... Read More

Significant snowfall expected Monday evening and overnight for our entire region!

January 6, 2019 Environment Canada Media Release

Significant snowfall expected Monday evening and overnight for our entire region! Snow associated with an approaching low pressure system is expected to move into the area late Monday afternoon or evening and persist into Tuesday morning. Some areas may see snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm. Snow may be accompanied by ice pellets Monday evening and overnight before changing... Read More