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Strong & gusty west to southwest winds will develop this evening

Environment Canada Media Release
Strong & gusty west to southwest winds will develop this evening
Brockville – A special weather statement has been issued by Environment Canada for our entire region for this evening! Strong and gusty west to southwest winds will develop this evening in the wake of a sharp cold front racing through Eastern Ontario. Winds will gust frequently to 60 or 70 km/h. A few higher gusts of 75 to 80 km/h... Read More

UCDSB Encourages Participation in Education Reform Consultations

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UCDSB Encourages Participation in Education Reform Consultations
Brockville– The provincial government has launched its period for public consultation on education reform. The Upper Canada District School Board encourages parents, staff, students and community partners to take this opportunity to provide their insight. “All UCDSB staff and trustees want our students to have curriculum that is strong and modern, and that will provide them with the skills they need to succeed... Read More

All Candidates Presentation Being Held Tonight For Township of Augusta

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All Candidates Presentation Being Held Tonight For Township of Augusta
Maitland – The Maitland Recreation and Education Centre (MERC) is pleased to host an all candidates information session this evening, Thursday October 4th 2018. The Centre is located at 120 East McLean Blvd Maitland. All Mayoral, Deputy Mayoral and Councillor Candidates for Augusta Township have been invited to attend and present their platform and views on what is important for... Read More

CDSBEO Hosts Inspirational Faith Day Celebration

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CDSBEO Hosts Inspirational Faith Day Celebration
Kemptville – Staff from the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario participated in a day of learning and reflection around the new spiritual theme Be Holy – Joy springs from a loving heart! Hosted at St. Joseph’s Catholic Secondary School in Cornwall, and broadcast live to five secondary school locations across the Board, members of the school community began the CDSBEO Faith Day with... Read More

Highlights from September 26 UCDSB Board of Trustees Meeting

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Highlights from September 26 UCDSB Board of Trustees Meeting
Brockville – Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, September 26 to discuss several agenda items.  Rural Guidance Counsellor Pilot Project: Director Stephen Sliwa and Superintendent Ron Ferguson updated trustees on the Rural Guidance Counsellor Pilot Project. The project, which began in February 2017, has seen the Board invest $1.8 million in specialized provincial funding to boost guidance counsellor... Read More

UCDSB Recognizes Residential School Experience with Orange Shirt Day

UCDSB Media Release
UCDSB Recognizes Residential School Experience with Orange Shirt Day
Brockville – The Upper Canada District School Board is a sea of orange today as students and staff from across our vast district wear orange shirts to recognize Orange Shirt Day. Orange Shirt Day is officially on September 30 and is a legacy of the St. Joseph Mission Residential School (1891-1981). It grew out of an account from residential school... Read More

OPP Fall Seat-belt Campaign from September 26 to October 6, 2018

OPP Media Release
OPP Fall Seat-belt Campaign from September 26 to October 6, 2018
Prescott – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has investigated 34 road fatalities so far this year in which the victims were reportedly not wearing a seat belt. There were 30 such deaths at this time last year (2017), with lack of occupant restraint being linked to 49 deaths by the end of the year. As the OPP gears up for... Read More

Leo Boivin Community Centre “Think Rink Fundraiser Held on Saturday, Great Kickstart to Fundraising Efforts – VIDEO

Dale Elliott
Leo Boivin Community Centre “Think Rink Fundraiser Held on Saturday, Great Kickstart to Fundraising Efforts – VIDEO
Johnstown – The Windmill Brewery in Johnstown hosted a kick-off fundraiser for the new Prescott arena on Saturday, The ‘THINK RINK’ Fundraiser. The event raised close to $3,000 which will kick start the fundraising efforts for a new community centre to replace Prescott’s Leo Boivin Community Centre. It featured live music, a live and silent auction, and food and drink.... Read More

14th annual National Peace Officers Memorial Run kicks off at the Ontario Police Memorial on September 27th

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14th annual National Peace Officers Memorial Run kicks off at the Ontario Police Memorial on September 27th
Makes Annual Stop in Brockville Friday Evening! Toronto – The Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Run (NPOMR) will take place beginning September 27, 2018, through to September 29, 2018. A total of 460km will be covered in hopes of raising awareness for the annual National Police Memorial which takes place on the last Sunday in September. The memorial run will... Read More