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Visitation For Gord Brown Being Held May 9th at Tompkins Funeral Home in Gananoque

Dale Elliott
Visitation For Gord Brown Being Held May 9th at Tompkins Funeral Home in Gananoque
Funeral service takes place at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Center in Gananoque at 11 am, Thursday, May 10 followed by a graveside service at Gananoque Cemetery Gananoque – Visitation for Gord Brown, Member of Parliament Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes will be held on Wednesday, May 9th at Tompkins Funeral Home in Gananoque. It is being held from 2 to... Read More

Lakes in Upper Rideau Watershed Reaching Flood Level

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Lakes in Upper Rideau Watershed Reaching Flood Level
  Ottawa –  This message is specific to Bobs and Christie Lakes but may apply to other lakes in the area where remotely accessible monitoring equipment is not installed. Property owners are advised to go to their cottage properties and assess conditions for themselves. Rain overnight has caused levels on Bobs and Christie Lakes to increase to flood levels. Additional... Read More

You Have Until May 10th to Order Your Rain Barrel In Support of the Volunteer Centre St. Lawrence-Rideau

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You Have Until May 10th to Order Your Rain Barrel In Support of the Volunteer Centre St. Lawrence-Rideau
Brockville – The Volunteer Centre of St. Lawrence-Rideau is accepting pre-sale orders until May 10th for a Truckload Rain Barrel Sale scheduled for Friday, May 18th, at the Employment and Education Centre, 105 Strowger Blvd., Brockville, from 8 am to 12 pm. Funds raised will support Volunteer Centre programs and initiatives which facilitate volunteer engagement in the community. Cost of... Read More

Municipal Candidates’ Guide Now Available

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Municipal Candidates’ Guide Now Available
What You Need to Know Before Running in the 2018 Municipal and School Board Elections Queen’s Park – Ontario has released the 2018 Candidates’ Guide for Ontario Municipal and School Board Elections outlining rules for candidates as described in the Municipal Elections Act and other legislation and regulations. Since the last municipal election, the province has made changes to modernize... Read More

Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Leeds-Grenville Gearing Up For Their Annual Bowl For Kids Sake in Kemptville & Elgin

Dale Elliott
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Leeds-Grenville Gearing Up For Their Annual Bowl For Kids Sake in Kemptville & Elgin
Kemptville/Elgin – Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Leeds & Grenville are gearing up for one of their major FUN-raising events. The annual Bowl for Kids Sake is taking place Saturday, March 24th in Kemptville and Elgin. You can register on line or pick up a package at the Kemptville bowling lanes or outside the BBBS office at the North Grenville... Read More

United Way of Leeds & Grenville Raises $827,101 During 2017 Campaign – VIDEO

Dale Elliott
United Way of Leeds & Grenville Raises $827,101 During 2017 Campaign – VIDEO
Number Announced on Tuesday Evening During Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event Held at BAC! Brockville – The United Way of Leeds & Grenville​ held their 2018 Volunteer Appreciation Event on Tuesday night at the Brockville Arts Centre. Awards were given out to area businesses, individuals and organizations who volunteered during the 2017 fundraising campaign, They also announced the final total raised,... Read More

Girls Inc. of Upper Canada Seeking Nominations For This Year’s Strong, Smart & Bold Women of the Year Celebration

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Girls Inc. of Upper Canada Seeking Nominations For This Year’s Strong, Smart & Bold Women of the Year Celebration
LEEDS AND GRENVILLE – Girls Incorporated of Upper Canada is seeking nominations for the annual Strong, Smart & Bold Women of the Year Celebration. Through a public nomination process, we wish to highlight the outstanding women from our community who will be honoured at our Celebration on the evening of Thursday, May 10th at the Brockville Convention Centre. We are... Read More

Warmer Temperatures and Rain Could Cause Unsafe Conditions on Rivers and Lakes Throughout Rideau Watershed

Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
Warmer Temperatures and Rain Could Cause Unsafe Conditions on Rivers and Lakes Throughout Rideau Watershed
Ottawa – Significant rainfall forecast for Monday and Tuesday along with melting snow can be expected to cause river flows and lake levels to rise. Going on iced over waterbodies is not advisable for the next several days until levels decline and colder temperatures can restore the integrity of the ice. As the snowmelt and rain runoff moves through the... Read More

Volunteer Centre Hosting Community Volunteer Income Tax Program

Dale Elliott
Volunteer Centre Hosting Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Brockville – Need a hand completing your income tax and benefit return? The Volunteer Centre of St. Lawrence-Rideau is once again hosting their Community Volunteer Income Tax Program around the region.If you are unable to complete your income tax and benefit return by yourself and are unable to pay for assistance, the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program may be for... Read More

Ontario Festival of Small Halls seeking new venue submissions

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Ontario Festival of Small Halls seeking new venue submissions
Ottawa – The Ontario Festival of Small Halls is looking to share the love – small hall love, that is. Read More