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Live History Presents ‘Interactive Theatre at Fort Wellington’ For Three Nights – VIDEO

July 19, 2018 Dale Elliott

Prescott – Fort Wellington National Historic Site is hosting three live theatre performances, ‘In Time 1812’, (tonight) Thursday night, Friday night and Saturday night. In this interactive and clue-based theatre, presented by ‘LiveHistory’, guests will experience and learn about Canadian history with the fresh twist of an escape room style production. The War of 1812 is raging on, and the... Read More

Canada Day 2018 in Brockville – VIDEO

July 5, 2018July 5, 2018 Dale Elliott

Brockville – This year’s Canada Day in Brockville started out with the annual Canada Day Run hosted by the Brockville Roadrunners. The 1kn run started out around 8:45am followed by the 5k run which got underway at 9:00am. despite the humidity, there was a strong showing of runners for the annual event. At 11:45am the annual Canada Day march from... Read More

Local Drivers, Armstrong & Henderson Win Big at 1000 islands Regatta Over Weekend – VIDEO

July 4, 2018July 5, 2018 Dale Elliott

Brockville – Brockville’s Steve Armstrong and Kent Henderson won their class on Sunday in their hometown at the 11th annual 1000 Islands Regatta held in Brockville over the weekend. In the Formula 2500, Steve Armstrong was crowned the winner in the final driving the Busted Prop Racing F-69. The winner eclipsed by 3 seconds the “Joker” F-8 driven by Jean-Francois... Read More

St. John Ambulance Leeds Grenville & Lanark Held Annual Awards Ceremony Last Monday, June 25th – VIDEO

July 2, 2018 Dale Elliott

Brockville – St. John Ambulance Leeds Grenville & Lanark branch held their 2018 Annual Awards Ceremony on Monday, June 25th at the Brockville Royal Canadian Legion branch #96. The evening highlighted achievements and dedication to Leeds-Grenville & Lanark communities over the past year. Many special and volunteer achievement awards were given out to various members of the St. John Ambulance... Read More

5th annual Brockville Island Breakfast Kicked-Off on Wednesday – VIDEO

June 21, 2018 Dale Elliott

Brockville – The 5th annual Brockville Island Breakfast being held on Refugee Island kicked-off on Wednesday morning with a sell out. It was a great day with lots of people taking in the unique event. It continued today and then again on Friday and Saturday. There are still tickets available for tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday, but hurry before they sell... Read More

Largest Crowd Ever for 7th Annual Fairies in the Park on Saturday – VIDEO

June 21, 2018 Dale Elliott

Brockville – The 7th Annual Fairies in the Park was held on Saturday at St. Lawrence Park in Brockville. It was the largest crowd ever for the annual event. It featured fairies and fantasy creatures roaming around the park with wings, tutus, and fantasy apparel as well as performances, a vendor market, workshops, crafts, face painting and much more. Read More

6 More Sculptures Added to Centeen Memorial Dive Park Along With Brass Plaque Unveiling This Past Saturday – VIDEO

June 20, 2018 Dale Elliott

Unveiling of a brass plaque dedicating the second set of dive steps in memory of scuba diver Dave Cooper! Brockville – SOS Thousand Islands Chapter added 5 more sculptures and one bottle tree to the Centeen Memorial Dive Park on Saturday morning. Saturday’s additions bring the total of sculptures in the underwater dive park to 41. As well there was... Read More

Annual Kingston & The Islands Law Enforcement Torch Motorcycle Ride Held on June 9th – VIDEO

June 18, 2018June 18, 2018 Dale Elliott

Brockville – The annual Kingston & The Islands Law Enforcement Torch Motorcycle ride from Kingston to Prescott in support of Special Olympics was held on Saturday, June 9th. The ride saw close to 70 motorcycles participate starting out at the Kingston Police Headquarters and finishing off at Fort Wellington in Prescott. At Fort Wellington in the afternoon there was a... Read More

Special Running ‘Buddies’ Participate in Annual Brockville Law Enforcement Torch Run Recently – VIDEO

June 18, 2018 Dale Elliott

Brockville – Liam Bakker, 21 has a rare disorder called KIAA2022. He is currently the only male in Canada diagnosed. Liam had a chance to participate in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run held on Friday, June 8th in Brockville thanks to his running buddy, William Flynn from the United States. The two were matched up online through the Facebook... Read More

Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Special Olympics Passed Through Our Region Last Week – VIDEO

June 12, 2018 Dale Elliott

Brockville – The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Special Olympics Ontario made its way through various local communities last week. On Thursday the Torch Run was held in Prescott, Kemptville & Merrickville, while on Friday, it was held in Gananoque and Brockville. In Brockville it started out from the Metro parking lot at 11:30am and wrapped up... Read More