Category: Westport

“Random Act of Pumpkins” Returns to Westport As ‘Light Up Lockwood 2017’ on October 28th

October 17, 2017 Dale Elliott

Westport – ‘Random Acts of Pumpkins’ held for a number of years in Westport returns on Saturday, October 28th as ‘Light Up Lockwood 2017’. Read More

Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for: Westport – Charleston Lake & Western Lanark County

August 22, 2017 Media Release

Tornado Watch Still Continues for the Above Regions! At 4:12 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a cluster of severe thunderstorms capable of producing very strong wind gusts. Read More

11th Annual MUSICwestport Being Held Saturday

August 18, 2017 Dale Elliott

Westport – MUSICwestport is back for their 11th summer this Saturday, August 19th. Read More

Doggy Daycare Opens in Westport

August 14, 2017 Media Release

WESTPORT – For generations, people have visited Westport for the day, to shop, dine and relax in the heart of the Rideau Lakes. Now, their pets can do likewise. Christine Jennings from My Dog Spa has created a perfect place for our favourite non-humans to relax, while we enjoy some personal time in the village. “It’s a great new space where... Read More

Several Beaches in Lanark, Leeds-Grenville Not Recommended For Swimming

July 31, 2017 Dale Elliott

Brockville – Several beaches within Lanark and Leeds-Grenville have tested for unacceptable levels of bacteria and the Health Unit is saying the water at those locations are not recommended for swimming. Read More

MORATORIUM COMES AFTER FINAL BELL HAS RUNG FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS:CLARK

June 28, 2017June 28, 2017 Media Release

BROCKVILLE – Eight months after he stood in the Legislative Assembly and called for a moratorium on school closures, Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark expressed mixed emotions today that the Wynne government has finally taken action. Read More

United Counties Approve Funds for Rideau Canal Dockage

June 27, 2017 Media Release

Brockville – United Counties of Leeds & Grenville Council passed a resolution committing $75,000 toward building Rideau Canal dock infrastructure to improve access to the World Heritage Site. Funds are to be financed through the 2018 budget. Read More

Westport Heritage Festival will be held Saturday June 24th

June 12, 2017 Media Release

Westport – The impressive green space of Lockwood Memorial Park in Westport is the new home of the Westport Heritage Festival, on all day Saturday June 24. Over 40 vendors and heritage themed exhibitors will sell art, crafts, unique one-of-a-kind gifts and delicious homemade food in a pastoral setting next to the community centre. There’s a petting zoo and face... Read More

Flood Warning Update: Cataraqui & Gananoque Rivers

May 7, 2017 Media Release

Kingston – The Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA) has updated its Flood Warning today for the Cataraqui River and Gananoque River systems. Read More

CRCA Flood Warning Update – May 6, 2017

May 6, 2017 Media Release

Kingston – The Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA) has updated its Flood Warning today for inland lakes and streams. More than 150 mm of rain has fallen across the region since May 1, with another 10 – 20 mm possible for today. Read More