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Brockville’s St. Lawrence Park Beach has been closed to swimmers after recent water testing found elevated levels of bacteria.
The City of Brockville announced Friday that the closure took effect immediately following testing conducted by the Southeast Public Health Unit.
Read MoreAccording to the city’s announcement on Friday, August 14, 2026, Brian Simpson will officially step into the new role on Aug. 31, bringing more than two decades of experience with him. Simpson previously worked with the City of Ottawa, where he held a series of progressively senior leadership positions focused on economic development, strategic planning, infrastructure modernization, organizational improvement and community development.
Read MoreBrockville’s waterfront is serving up a taste of a Canadian classic as Poutine Feast rolls into the Thousand Islands region for a weekend of food, music and family-friendly activities. The event runs Aug. 13 – 16 in Hardy Park, featuring poutine vendors from across Ontario serving everything from traditional cheese
Read MoreWhat began as a public discussion of an open letter by Mayor John Beddows quickly turned into an extraordinary airing of grievances Wednesday, as Gananoque councillors accused the mayor of divisive leadership, refusing to accept criticism and damaging relationships with council and municipal staff. “You’ve got your vision and you’re
Read MoreMunicipal elections will be held on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, in communities across Ontario, including right here in Gananoque. To keep everyone up-to-date on candidates who have thrown their hats into the ring, Brockvilleist is compiling a list of candidates for both mayor and councillor. This list will be updated
Read MoreMunicipal elections will be held on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, in communities across Ontario, including right here in Brockville. To keep everyone up-to-date on candidates who have thrown their hats into the ring, Brockvilleist is compiling a list of candidates for both mayor and councillor. This list will be updated
Read MoreFrom 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026, Brockville and the Thousand Islands will once again join communities across Ontario by opening the doors to 16 historic, cultural and community landmarks, giving residents and visitors free access to explore places that are often closed to the public or require paid admission.
Read MoreConcerns about confidentiality surrounding the Alto high-speed rail project are mounting among municipal officials, property owners and others along the proposed route. At their Monday meeting, Elizabethtown-Kitley Township Council discussed whether they would sign an non-disclosure agreement (NDA) that municipalities and contractors along the proposed Alto corridor are being asked
Read MoreAs more residents express an interest in preserving pieces of Brockville’s history by looking to donate artifacts to the city’s museum, councillors are ensuring the policies governing those donations remain up to date.
Read MoreFarmers’ Market Week (Aug. 2 to 9) was in full swing across Ontario, and in Gananoque, the celebration was especially vibrant. The Gananoque Farmers’ Market, already a beloved weekly gathering spot at Town Hall Square (30 King St. E.) for fresh produce, handmade goods and local artisans, came alive with
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