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The start of Brockville’s regularly scheduled council meeting was briefly delayed on Tuesday, Jan. 27, but the reason for the hold-up proved to be well worth the wait for local taxpayers. MPP Steve Clark took the podium to deliver a major announcement: the securing of $24.5 million in provincial funding
Read MoreOn the morning of Friday, Dec. 5, the hustle and bustle of Main Street in Athens got a festive upgrade. Students from Pineview Public School traded their desks for the sidewalk, bringing homemade ornaments and infectious holiday cheer to the heart of the village. While the event resulted in beautifully
Read MoreThe future of specialized crisis intervention and community policing in Leeds and Grenville received a significant boost following a funding announcement by Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark on Friday, Oct. 24. The Ontario government is investing more than $1.9 million across the region to strengthen local police
Read MoreOn Friday, Sept. 26, the historic Court House Square in Brockville, Ontario, transformed into a powerful picture of tribute and community pride. Citizens and participants huddled around the fountain to welcome the tired yet determined participants of the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Run (NPOMR). These runners and cyclists, comprised of
Read MoreOn Friday, Sept. 19, the Thousand Islands Secondary School track became a hub of unity and awareness as community members, including families, students, and friends, gathered for a poignant ‘Take Back the Night’ walk. The event aims to confront and raise awareness about gender-based violence, a pressing issue that resonates
Read MoreThe Brockville Fire Department is on scene at 75 William Street on the morning of Monday, April 8. As of 10:45 a.m., no flames were visible, but “rolling smoke” was still coming from the building. Two fire trucks and two police cars were on scene. Hydro was cut from the
Read MoreUPDATE: ‘Significant’ damage, but no injuries reported in fire at Brockville’s Casual Living store The Brockville Fire Department is on scene at 75 William Street on the morning of Monday, April 8. As of 10:45 a.m., no flames were visible, but “rolling smoke” was still coming from the building. Two
Read MoreThe old Woolworths Building in historic downtown Brockville has been vacant since 2003, and on Tuesday, March 5, council and the group looking to redevelop it heard some community members’ two cents on their proposed plan. Caber Group of Companies was selected by the council to redevelop the property in
Read MoreIn the early hours of Saturday, Feb. 17, Brockville police were called to the scene of a large disturbance outside of Broad Street Billiards, where about 15-20 people were participating in a fight. Officer Darryl Boyd of the Brockville Police Service told Brockvilleist that “there was a disturbance involving a
Read MoreIn the early hours of the morning on Sunday, Feb. 4, a fire broke out at the downtown establishment The Bar. Inspector Darryl Boyd of the Brockville Police Service told Brockvilleist that the suspect is a 40-year-old female, who was charged with arson; she was seen on camera, apparently lighting
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