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32nd Annual Thousand Islands Parkway Half Marathon & 5k Race Being Held Saturday

September 4, 2019 Dale Elliott

Rockport – The Brockville Road Runners are hosting the 32nd annual Thousand Islands Parkway half marathon and 5k race this Saturday, September 7th in Rockport. The races start out on the Parkway at the Rockport Recreation Centre. This year they have added a Half Marathon Relay. Race time begins at 8:00am for the half marathon and relay and 9:20am for... Read More

Canine Water Sports’ Canadian Dock Jumping Championships Returns to Brockville This Weekend

August 20, 2019August 20, 2019 Dale Elliott

Brockville – Canine Watersports Canada are hosting their Canadian Dock Jumping Championships this weekend, August 23rd to 25th in Hardy Park in Brockville. The event runs on Friday from 10am-4pm; Saturday 8am-5pm; and Sunday 9am-3:30pm. Canine Watersports Canada is wet, wild, and most of all, wonderfully wholesome entertainment for every member of the family. A typical event features a dog-and-handler... Read More

Spencerville Women’s Recreational Hockey League Set to Begin 13th Season

August 19, 2019 Media Release

Spencerville – During the spring of 2007 a group of local women came together to create a recreational hockey league that would allow women of all skill levels to enjoy the game. The league launched in Brockville with 4 teams. It has since moved to Spencerville where two games are played Sunday evenings between 8:30-10:30pm. The league is always welcoming... Read More

Brockville and Area Special Olympics Hosting Softball Tournament Today, August 17th

August 17, 2019 Hometown TV12

Brockville – Brockville and Area Special Olympics is hosting a Softball Tournament today, Saturday, August 17th at the Brockville Royal Canadian Legion. The opening ceremonies begin at 8:45am this morning and will include the Knights of Columbus, Members of the Pipe Band who will pipe the athletes in and Murray Golledge along with Sarah Styles, Special Olympics Athlete will sing... Read More

1st Annual Gord Brown Memorial Charity Golf Tournament Being Held Thursday

August 13, 2019August 14, 2019 Dale Elliott

PLEASE NOTE: This tournament is now sold out!!! Brockville – The 1st annual Gord Brown Memorial Charity Golf Tournament is being held this Thursday, August 15th at Smugglers Glen Golf Course. All proceeds from this event will go to support the United Way of Leeds & Grenville and the Gord Brown Memorial Canada 150 Outdoor Rink. You can golf with... Read More

Annual Thousand Islands Triathlon & Duathlon Being Held This Sunday in Downtown Brockville

August 13, 2019 Dale Elliott

PLEASE NOTE: Water Street in this area will be closed on Sunday morning to traffic, except local traffic. Blockhouse Island will also be closed to traffic during the event! As well the tunnel will be closed to the public during the event Sunday morning! Brockville – The 2019 Thousand Islands Triathlon & Duathlon is being held this Sunday, August 18th... Read More

Community Charity BBQ A Great Success!

August 12, 2019 Media Release

KEMPTVILLE – The Community Charity BBQ held at the municipal centre was a great success! Special thanks to our sponsor Hulse, Playfair & McGarry who, with support from the Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), raised a total of $851. Next week’s barbeque is sponsored by Lafarge with proceeds going to the Kemptville District Hospital. The 19th annual community charity barbeques... Read More

3rd annual Mike Chenier Bass Fishing Tournament Being Held Saturday

July 17, 2019July 17, 2019 Dale Elliott

Brockville – The 3rd annual Mike Chenier Bass Fishing Tournament is being held this Saturday July 20th at Hardy Park. Cost is $100 per team, maximum 100 teams, a silent auction, Prizes for 1st, second and third. $500 hourly for largest bass. It starts at 7:am with a BBQ lunch. Register at mtchenier@yahoo.ca. There will also be a volleyball tournament,... Read More

THE HYDROPLANE RACING LEAGUE HRL WILL HONOR THE MEMORY OF MATHIEU DAOUST AT THE REGATES DE VALLEYFIELD

July 11, 2019 Media Release

Valleyfield – The Hydroplane Racing League HRL will honor the memory of Mathieu Daoust at the Regates de Valleyfield. A few days before the start of the 81st Regatta in Valleyfield, the most prestigious race on the circuit HRL wants to revisit the tragic events that took place in Brockville and invites the population to commemorate the life of Mathieu... Read More

New Head Coach For Brockville Braves – Former NHL’er Randy Jones – VIDEO

July 8, 2019 Dale Elliott

In the photo from left to right: Braves co-owner Hani Greiss, Jason Hawkins, Randy Jones with daughter Anabell, & Braves co-owner/GM Dustin Traylen – Hometown TV12 Photo Brockville – At a press conference on Friday, July 5th the Brockville Braves organization announced that the new head coach for the Junior A team will be former NHL’er Randy Jones. Jones replaces... Read More