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Red, Hot & Blue Rockabilly Festival Starts Thursday and Runs Until Sunday in Brockville – VIDEO

August 28, 2019September 2, 2019 Dale Elliott

Brockville – The Red, Hot & Blue Rockabilly Weekend gets underway this Thursday, August 29th and runs until Sunday, September 1st in the city. Hometown TV12 spoke with organizer Nathalie Lavergne about the annual festival. For more information and a complete lineup please visit: https://www.rhbweekend.ca/ 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

Local St. John Ambulance Volunteers Recognized for Outstanding Service on June 17th – VIDEO

June 25, 2019 Dale Elliott

Brockville – Volunteers and community members from across Leeds‐Grenville and Lanark counties gathered in Brockville on Monday, June 17th to pay tribute to this year’s outstanding volunteers with St. John Ambulance Leeds, Grenville & Lanark Branch. The local branch held their 2019 Awards Ceremony at the Brockville Legion. Guest speaker for the night was City Councillor Leigh Bursey. “I’m delighted... Read More

More Sculptures Added to Underwater Sculpture Park Last Saturday – VIDEO

June 20, 2019 Dale Elliott

Brockville – On Saturday, June 15th Save Ontario Shipwrecks (SOS) 1000 Islands added 5 more sculptures to the Brockville Under Water Sculpture Park. The new sculptures included six-foot hand, with a forefinger pointing the way to the water’s surface, a 1,500-lb., life-sized personal-watercraft replica, two large faces and a figure based on a sculpture found in a historic waterfront home.... Read More

Great Weather For 8th Annual Fairies in the Park Held on Saturday, June 15th – VIDEO

June 20, 2019 Dale Elliott

Brockville – The 8th annual Fairies in the Park hosted by Stephanie Forgues from New Leaf Wellness was held on Saturday, June 15th at St. Lawrence Park. A large crowd came out to enjoy the nice weather and everything enchanted which included, enchanted story telling with magical guests, face painting, DIY Photo Shoot, Yoga, Crafts, Live Performances, vendor market; Food,... Read More

Despite Rain, Great Turn Out on Friday, June 14th for Annual Brockville Rotary Golf Classic – VIDEO

June 20, 2019 Dale Elliott

Brockville – The 2019 Brockville Rotary Golf Classic was held on Friday, June 14th at the Brockville Country Club. The sold out event featured a round of 18 holes of golf, lunch and a great dinner, a complimentary Wine and Cheese Reception , a complimentary Scotch Bar , live entertainment, & a live and silent auction The funds raised from... Read More

P&G Presented $450,000 to Brockville Winter Classic For New Pavilion on Friday – VIDEO

June 12, 2019 Dale Elliott

Brockville – On Friday, representatives of Proctor & Gamble (P&G) and Brockville Winter Classic Committee were on hand as P&G presented a cheque for $450,000 to the Brockville Winter Classic Committee to build the new P&G Pavilion at Rotary Park. P&G wraps up all production in 2020 and they wanted to leave a legacy in the city that is inclusive,... Read More

Sports Celebrities Participated in Annual 1000 Islands Celebrity Classic, Brockville Chamber Golf Tourney Last Thursday, June 6th – VIDEO

June 11, 2019 Dale Elliott

Brockville – The Brockville Chamber’s 1000 Islands Celebrity Classic was held last Thursday, June 6th at the Brockville Country Club. Nineteen celebrity sports figures participated in the fun tourney, including Andrew Raycroft, Chris Neill, Shayne Corson, Sergio Momesso, Todd Gill, Al Iafrate, Steve Thomas, Gary Leeman, Dan Daoust, Mike Krushelnyski, & Ted Bulley. There was a large turnout and great... Read More

Sixth Annual MyView Youth Film Festival Awards Ceremony Held Thursday, June 6th – VIDEO

June 11, 2019 Dale Elliott

Brockville – The Sixth Annual MyView Youth Film Festival Awards Ceremony was held last Thursday evening, June 6th at the Brockville Arts Centre! Young people were encouraged to pick up their phones or cameras and make a short video that celebrates something in their life or community, which shows a solution to a problem or showcase their opinion. Their were... Read More

Brockville Legion Branch 96 Marked D-Day 75th Anniversary on Thursday, June 6th – VIDEO

June 11, 2019June 11, 2019 Dale Elliott

Brockville – The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 96 Brockville held a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy last Thursday afternoon. It featured the Brockville Pipe Band, the legion colour party, veterans of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders and local veterans. Read More