Freezing Rain Warning continues today for our entire region!

December 30, 2019December 30, 2019 Environment Canada

Freezing rain ending this afternoon. The freezing rain will transition to ice pellets, snow or rain this afternoon. Ice accretion or build-up of 5 to 10 mm is possible and power outages are possible. Poor travel conditions can be expected today. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Be prepared to adjust your... Read More

Major Ice & Snow Storm Expected to Hit Our Region Sunday Afternoon into Monday!

December 28, 2019 Hometown TV12

Eastern Ontario – Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for Sunday afternoon, overnight and into Monday for our entire region for a potential major winter storm! They say a major ice and snow storm is possible, with freezing rain expected to develop Sunday afternoon. The freezing rain may taper off briefly Sunday night but will redevelop early Monday... Read More

Many Power Outages Around Our Region This Morning

November 1, 2019 Dale Elliott

Brockville – Hydro One is reporting many pockets of power outages around our region. There are pockets of power outages in Augusta Township, Edwardsburgh-Cardinal, Rideau Lakes, Athens Township, Elizabethtown-Kitley, Front of Yonge, Leeds & 1000 Islands, Howe Island, Gananoque, Brockville, Merrickville-Wolford and North Grenville. One of the major outages in our region is in Morrisburg and South Dundas where over... Read More

Breakfast with the Mayor of Westport October 23rd

October 22, 2019 Hometown TV12

Westport – Breakfast with the Westport Mayor is being held this Wednesday, October 23rd at the Cove Country Inn in Westport. The event starts at 8:00am. The first speaker is Mr Barry Nabatian, A.A.S., B.Sc., M.Sc., who is the Director of Market Research at Shore, Tanner & Associates in Ottawa. He will be providing insight into retail markets and trends.... Read More

Leeds OPP Weekend Police Reports – October 5 to 6, 2019

October 7, 2019December 10, 2019 Leeds OPP Media Release

Leeds County – Members of the Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to lay charges for a variety of offences. Stunt Driver stopped On October 5, 2019 just after 3:00 a.m. Leeds County officers observed a vehicle travelling at almost double the posted speed limit, westbound on Highway 401, Front Leeds-Lansdowne Township. The vehicle was stopped... Read More

ONTARIO INVESTING $1.8 MILLION FOR BEDFORD ST. RECONSTRUCTION

September 10, 2019 Media Release

WESTPORT — A major infrastructure investment from the provincial government is paving the way for a smoother ride for residents and visitors alike in the Village of Westport, Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark announced today. MPP Clark joined Westport Mayor Robin Jones to announce the province is investing close to $1.8 million to fully reconstruct Bedford Street.... Read More

ONTARIO INVESTING $1.8 MILLION FOR BEDFORD ST. RECONSTRUCTION

September 10, 2019 Media Release

In the photo: MPP Clark with Westport Mayor Robin Jones. – Submitted Photo WESTPORT — A major infrastructure investment from the provincial government is paving the way for a smoother ride for residents and visitors alike in the Village of Westport, Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark announced today. MPP Clark joined Westport Mayor Robin Jones to announce... Read More

13th Annual Music Westport This Weekend

August 14, 2019August 14, 2019 Dale Elliott

Westport – The 13th annual MUSICwestport, the free outdoor music festival is being held this Saturday, August 17th in the village. It will see two stages and nine bands along with a Kidszone, Market Alley, Food, Wandering Minstrels, Horse Wagon Rides plus more! The event runs from 12noon until about 6:30pm. The Cove Stage – Sponsored by The Cove Country... Read More

NICK MACLEAN QUARTET AUGUST DATES: Including Brockville Date!!

August 13, 2019 Media Release

Playing at Courthouse Lodge in Brockville This Friday and at MUSICWestport on Saturday! Eastern Ontario – The NICK MACLEAN QUARTET hits the road for their August tour dates playing shows in Kingston (The Mansion, Thr-Aug-15, 9:00pm), Brockville (Court House Lodge, Fri-Aug-16, 8:00pm), Westport (MUSICwestport, Sat-Aug-17, 1:30pm), Ottawa (Avant Garde Bar, Sat-Aug-17, 8:00pm) and Cobourg (The Loft Cinema, Sun-Aug-18, 3:00pm). Led... Read More

1st Annual Westport Backyard BBQ Cook-Off Being Held Saturday

July 18, 2019 Dale Elliott

Westport – This Saturday July 20th, join local BBQ enthusiasts as they compete for top prizes in BBQ Chicken and Ribs. It runs from 11:00am to 5:00pm at the Scheuermann Vineyard and Winery, 82 Bedford St. in Westport. People’s Choice Judging from 1:00pm to 5:00pm and the Competition Judging starts at 5:00pm. Visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets to try... Read More