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Gananoque Police launch holiday RIDE campaign to keep roads safe
Gananoque Police are reminding residents that the holiday RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program is now in full effect. Officers ...
Dec 12, 2025

Traffic Incident Management training boosts Gananoque Fire Service readiness
On Thursday evening, the Gananoque Fire Service participated in Traffic Incident Management (TIM) training, aimed at enhancing safe and effi...
Dec 12, 2025

Gananoque adjusts curbside collection schedule for the holidays
The Town of Gananoque is reminding residents about changes to the curbside collection schedule for the Christmas and New Year's holidays. On...
Dec 12, 2025

Brief noon-hour closure planned for TLTI offices and waste sites
The Township of Leeds and Thousand Islands is advising residents of a brief service disruption on December 18. The municipal administration ...
Dec 12, 2025

Via Rail comments on mechanical issue that left passengers stranded for hours in Brockville
After being stranded in Brockville for more than 12 hours, Via Rail passengers were finally able to resume travel this morning. Train 669, t...
Dec 12, 2025

MP Barrett backs petition to restore Lasalle Causeway access
Ontario MPP Steve Clark launched a petition asking the federal government to restore full navigation at Kingston's Lasalle Causeway before t...
Dec 12, 2025

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Here's what's happening in Gananoque and the Thousand Islands: December 12th: Family Fort Night at the Seeley's Bay Public Library at 5:30pm...
Dec 12, 2025

WHAT'S GOOD IN GANANOQUE: Grab a tree while they last, GSS Christmas Trees are back
Christmas trees are back and going fast at Gananoque Secondary School. Their annual tree sales in support or the school athletics program is...
Dec 11, 2025

Nearly 200 crashes reported in Eastern Ontario as slippery roads create chaos
Eastern Ontario roads have seen a surge in collisions as snowy and icy conditions continue to challenge drivers. From 6 a.m. Wednesday to 6 ...
Dec 11, 2025

Ontario Health Officials Urge Precautions as Flu Cases Rise
Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health is urging residents to take precautions as respiratory virus season intensifies heading into the h...
Dec 11, 2025

Geminid Meteor Shower Lights Up December Skies
Skywatchers are in for one of the brightest celestial shows of the year as the annual Geminid Meteor Shower reaches its peak late Saturday n...
Dec 11, 2025

Lansdowne lights up with breakfast, Santa, and Festival of Trees fun
The Lansdowne Community Building was buzzing last weekend as families gathered for the annual Breakfast with Santa and Festival of Trees, ho...
Dec 11, 2025

Jerry Park Playground nears finish-spring opening ahead
The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands has released a progress update on the new playground structure being installed at Jerry Park....
Dec 11, 2025

Tech expert shares simple tricks to stop the growing 'grandparent scam'
A local tech expert says seniors and their families can take quick, practical steps to protect themselves from the growing "grandparent...
Dec 11, 2025

Bus Transportation Cancelled Today for Eastern Ontario School Boards
Student Transportation of Eastern Ontario (STEO) has cancelled all school bus and special vehicle transportation today across every county s...
Dec 11, 2025

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Here's what's happening in Gananoque and the Thousand Islands: December 11th: EarlyOn Story Time at the Lansdowne Public Library 10am Story ...
Dec 11, 2025

Gananoque and TLTI Fire Services explain new CO Alarm regulations for 2026
Starting January 1st of 2026 there will be new mandatory Carbon Monoxide Alarm regulations are going in place. Gananoque Deputy Fire Chief A...
Dec 11, 2025

WHAT'S GOOD IN GANANOQUE: From Charlie's dream to a full bowl, Gananoque Soup Kitchen ready to open
Inspired by the late Charlie Donevan the new Soup Kitchen of Gananoque will hold their grand opening Friday December 12th in the bar side of...
Dec 10, 2025

Impaired driving charges laid after U.S. vehicle skips Lansdowne border stop
A U.S. driver is facing impaired driving charges after failing to stop at the Canada-U.S. border near Lansdowne on Monday afternoon. Shortly...
Dec 10, 2025

Santa Sunday Brings Holiday Cheer to Gananoque Families
Gananoque is gearing up for a festive afternoon with Santa Sunday, happening this weekend, Sunday, December 14, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ...
Dec 10, 2025

Tourism shock as Clark launches petition demanding full Rideau Canal navigation restored
Ontario MPP Steve Clark has launched a petition urging the federal government to restore full navigation at Kingston's Lasalle Causeway befo...
Dec 10, 2025

Massive Ontario land deal shocks conservation world as 360-acre Red Horse Highlands saved
The Thousand Islands Watershed Land Trust has secured the 360-acre Red Horse Highlands for $1.5 million, permanently protecting one of the m...
Dec 10, 2025

REDI program boosts skilled labour in Leeds Grenville
Businesses and organizations across Leeds Grenville continue to benefit from the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pr...
Dec 10, 2025

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Here's what's happening in Gananoque and the Thousand Islands: December 10th: Knit and Crochet at the Lansdowne Public Library 10:30am Paren...
Dec 10, 2025

Winter storm hits Gananoque and surrounding area, school bus service cancelled
Gananoque and the surrounding area continue to experience heavy snow and local blowing snow, as Environment Canada's Yellow Warning remains ...
Dec 10, 2025

WHAT'S GOOD GANANOQUE: Classroom to Community, TIES kids power holiday food drive
Students at Thousand Islands Elementary School in Lansdowne, have been busy over the last few weeks with their food drive, to help support t...
Dec 09, 2025

Kingston police warn of fake Uber and taxi scams this holiday season
Something to be aware of if visiting Kingston to do your holiday shopping. Kingston Police are warning residents about a new scam involving ...
Dec 09, 2025

Nautical Nights returns to the Great Lakes Museum
For the 9th season the Nautical Nights Series will begin Thursday December 11th at the Great Lakes Museum in Kingston. Author Daniel MacFarl...
Dec 09, 2025

Lansdowne retaining wall project underway
The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville have begun work to replace the stone masonry retaining wall at County Road 3 (Prince Street) and ...
Dec 09, 2025

Ferry on pause: Howe Island service closed for morning maintenance
The Howe Island County Ferry will be out of service this morning for scheduled maintenance. Operations are paused from 9:30 a.m. until 1:00 ...
Dec 09, 2025
