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BDHF’s Under One Roof Campaign Announces Total

October 10, 2019 BDHF Media Release

The community share of $20,000,000 for Brockville General Hospital’s Phase II Redevelopment Project has not only been reached but surpassed its goal. A humbling total of $20,500,000 was first announced at the Gathering of Gratitude event held on Wednesday, October 9th at the Aquatarium in Brockville. – Submitted Photo Brockville – The Brockville and District Hospital Foundation (BDHF), Campaign Co-Chairs,... Read More

On October 10th, parents, students, & education workers holding protests at over 700 elementary and secondary schools across Ontario

October 9, 2019 Media Release

Toronto – On October 10th 2019, parents, students, and education workers will be holding protests at over 700 elementary and secondary schools across Ontario with a Walk-In. This is a parent-driven solidarity action supported by ETFO and CUPE. Locally a Walk-In for education is being held tomorrow morning, Thursday, October 10th at Vanier Public School in Brockville at 8:45 am.... Read More

CSL Bulk Carrier Rt Hon Paul J Martin Still Aground in St. Lawrence Seaway Near Galop Canal

October 8, 2019 Dale Elliott

Photo Courtesy of Watertown Daily Times/nny360 Cardinal – The Canada Steamship Lines bulk carrier RT HON PAUL J MARTIN remains aground since Sunday night, October 6th on the St. Lawrence river off Galop Island. It is just outside the shipping channel west of Cardinal. The ship was en route from Port Weller to Quebec. The ship is located on the... Read More

UPDATE: Bulk Carrier Aground in St. Lawrence Seaway Near Galop Canal

October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 Hometown TV12

Photo courtesy of FleetMon/Paul Beesley Cardinal – Bulk carrier RT HON PAUL J MARTIN ran aground on Sunday night, October 6th on St. Lawrence river off Galop Island, just outside the shipping channel west of Cardinal. The ship was en route from Port Weller to Quebec. According to Michael Folsom @theshipwatcher on twitter, “ship traffic has been allowed to proceed... Read More

Prescott OPP Weekly Police Reports – September 30 – October 7, 2019

October 7, 2019 Prescott OPP Media Release

Prescott – During the week of September 30 through to October 7, 2019, officers with the Prescott Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 185 calls for service. The calls for service included: On September 30, at approximately 7:30 p.m., OPP officers responded to a domestic dispute at residence in Augusta Township. As a result of this investigation,... Read More

CDSBEO Schools Welcomes Staff and Students Back Today

October 7, 2019 Media Release

Kemptville – The Catholic District School Board of Ontario (CDSBEO) welcomes staff and students back today: CUPE has announced that a provincial agreement has been reached between the Government of Ontario, the Council of Trustees’ Associations (which includes the association representing Catholic school boards – the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association), and CUPE. Please be advised that schools will be... Read More

All UCDSB Schools, Facilities and Childcare to Open this morning

October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 Media Release

We have received notice that CUPE has reached a tentative deal with the province and will not be proceeding with a strike tomorrow. All UCDSB schools and childcare facilities are open today, October 7, 2019. We look forward to welcoming our staff and our students back to school. Read More

Prescott Town Hall Terror Begins Tonight

October 5, 2019 Hometown TV12

Prescott – The new Town Hall Terror begins tonight in Prescott. It is being held every Saturday night for the month of October, running from 7:00pm until 10:00pm. A section of the second floor at the Prescott Town Hall has been decorated for the scary event. Organizers say that this is the seventh year they have organized a Halloween event... Read More

First Frost Advisory for the Season Tonight For Our Entire Region

October 2, 2019 Dale Elliott

Brockville – The first Frost Advisory of the season has been issued for tonight for Brockville, Leeds-Grenville, Morrisburg -SD&G, Smiths Falls-Lanark and Ottawa. Frost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas. Temperatures will drop to near the freezing mark overnight tonight over these regions. Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees. Frost advisories are issued when temperatures are... Read More

Brockville Chamber & South Grenville Chamber Federal All Candidates Debate – Leeds, Grenville, Thousand Islands & Rideau Lakes – VIDEO

September 27, 2019 Dale Elliott

Brockville – The Brockville & District Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the South Grenville Chamber of Commerce hosted a Federal All Candidates debate for Leeds-Grenville, Thousand Islands & Rideau Lakes on Thursday, September 26th at the Brockville Arts Centre. Thanks to Videographer, The Camera Guy (aka Tony Hicks) for the video. Read More