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STUFF TO DO April 26th: Babysitting Course at the Seeley's Bay Firehall 9:30am-2:30pm EVERY WEDNESDAY: Euchre at the Gananoque Legion. Cost ...
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Have Your Say: Town Halls Shape the Future of Recreation in Leeds and Thousand Islands
The Township of Leeds and Thousand Islands is inviting community members to participate in upcoming Recreation Working Group Town Halls. The...
Apr 25, 2025

Big changes coming to Maple View Lodge: Retirement housing, daycare and more on the way
Maple View Lodge could soon see major renovations after rural mayors in the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville backed early plans to red...
Apr 25, 2025

Buckle Up! Leeds OPP Charge Nearly 200 Drivers Over Easter Weekend
The Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid close to 200 charges during their Easter long weekend initiative, wh...
Apr 25, 2025

Spring Break for Roads: Weight Restrictions Lifted in Leeds and Thousand Islands
The Township of Leeds and Thousand Islands has announced that road weight restrictions will be lifted on May 5, 2025, following favorable sp...
Apr 25, 2025

New Captain at the Counties' Helm: Al Horsman Takes the Lead
The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville has appointed Al Horsman as its new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Horsman brings extensive ...
Apr 25, 2025

Sipping Through the 1000 Islands: New Tour Uncorks Local Flavours
Tourism leaders gathered at ArBru Solar Brewery in Front of Yonge to launch the 2025 1000 Islands Rideau Canal Waterways Self-Guided Driving...
Apr 25, 2025

WHAT'S GOOD IN GANANOQUE: YMCA Eastern Ontario Campaign Gains Momentum, Aiming to Send Kids to Camp
Executive Director of the YMCA Eastern Ontario, Rob Adams says their annual fundraising campaign is underway and gaining momentum. They'll b...
Apr 25, 2025

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STUFF TO DO April 25th: Homeschool Connection 1:30pm at the Lansdowne Public Library April 25th: Meat Draw at the Gananoque Legion at 5:30pm...
Apr 25, 2025

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STUFF TO DO April 24th: EarlyOn Story time at the Lansdowne Public Library 10am April 24th: Keys Job Fair 375 William Street Gananoque 1-3pm...
Apr 24, 2025

WHAT'S GOOD GANANOQUE: Sing, Celebrate, and Support: A Choral Tribute to Kingston's Composers
A choral celebration of Kingston Composers will take place at The Spire on Sydenham Street in Kingston. Here's Gananoque's George Horton wit...
Apr 23, 2025

No Fixed Address, Still a Voice: How Unhoused Canadians Can Vote
You can still vote in the federal election if you are unhoused. Those who need to can use the address of a place you regularly access servic...
Apr 23, 2025

Ontario aims to fast-track Ring of Fire mining with new legislation
The Ontario government is moving to speed up development in the mineral-rich Ring of Fire region through new legislation aimed at cutting re...
Apr 23, 2025

Meet, Mingle, and Make Connections at Lyndhurst Chamber's Meet & Greet
The Lyndhurst, Seeley's Bay will host a Chamber Meet and Greet, which will give area residents the chance to meet the newly elected board, d...
Apr 23, 2025

KHSC Pushes Surgical Boundaries with Pioneering Robotic Procedure
Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is revolutionizing patient care with its latest robotic surgery advancement. In a groundbreaking proc...
Apr 23, 2025

KHSC Introduces Cutting-Edge Y-90 Therapy for Liver Cancer
Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) has become one of the first Canadian centers to offer Y-90 therapy, a cutting-edge treatment for live...
Apr 23, 2025

Growing Families: 240 New Child Care Spaces Coming to Leeds and Grenville
The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is set to receive an additional 240 licensed child care spaces through the Canada-Wide Early Lear...
Apr 23, 2025

Failed Escape: Brockville Driver Busted for Impaired After Fleeing Police
A 20-year-old woman was arrested for impaired driving in Brockville on April 19, 2025, after attempting to evade police during a traffic sto...
Apr 23, 2025

Brockville Man Arrested After Assault in Domestic Dispute
Brockville Police have arrested a 47-year-old man following an assault on his girlfriend. The incident occurred on April 20, 2025, at approx...
Apr 23, 2025

Speeding and Stepping Over the Limit: Impaired Driver Faces Multiple Charges
A high-speed traffic stop on Highway 15 led to impaired driving and dangerous operation charges for a South Frontenac man. Just after 11:30 ...
Apr 23, 2025

Speeding Stop Leads to Impaired Driving Charges
An officer with the Frontenac OPP conducting speed enforcement stopped an impaired driver on Highway 7 near Zealand Road in Sharbot Lake on ...
Apr 23, 2025

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STUFF TO DO April 23rd: Knit and Crochet 10:30am Lansdowne Public Library April 23rd: Storytime at the Elizabethtown Public Library 10am Apr...
Apr 23, 2025

WHAT'S GOOD GANANOQUE: Your Voice, Your Vote: Mayor Beddows Urges Gananoque to Show Up
Gananoque Mayor John Beddows dropped by the myFM studio this week and discussed something very important that we can do to help make a diffe...
Apr 22, 2025

Here's a look at the latest gas prices
Here's your daily look at gas prices as you gas up for the week ahead, thanks to Gas Buddy. Gananoque: Pioneer- 109.6 Canadian Tire- 109.6 M...
Apr 22, 2025

Teen Charged After Refusing Roadside Test in Gananoque
An 18-year-old from Lansdowne is facing charges after a traffic stop in Gananoque led to the discovery of open alcohol and a refusal to comp...
Apr 22, 2025

Pitch-In Week: Cleaning Up Our Communities, One Bag at a Time
Join the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands (TLTI) for Pitch-In Week, a community initiative to clean up local areas and promote env...
Apr 22, 2025

Highway Stop Ends on a Sour Note for Impaired Driver
An impaired driver was arrested during a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) check conducted by Frontenac OPP on the Highway 401 on-ra...
Apr 22, 2025

Buying Canadian Isn't Always Black and White, Says ROMA Chair
Back from a Rural Ontario Municipal Association board meeting, Chair Christa Lowry had some news on how municipalities were dealing with the...
Apr 22, 2025

Project Orchard: Picking Off Predators Before They Harm
Project Orchard brought together 25 municipal police services alongside the OPP to arrest child offenders before they can harm children. In ...
Apr 22, 2025

Elections Canada launches ElectoFacts tool to help voters spot misinformation
As Canadians prepare to vote in the April 28 federal election, Elections Canada is offering a new tool to help fight misinformation: ElectoF...
Apr 22, 2025