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The legacy of Terry Fox continues to run through the halls of Gananoque Intermediate and Secondary School. The GISS students and staff came together for the school’s annual Terry Fox assembly, raising $1,582 in support of cancer research. The fundraiser brought the school community together to honour Fox’s determination and
Read MoreTwo years after a horseback-riding accident left her fighting for her life, Adalyn “Addy” Myers is back in the saddle and sharing her story as part of CHEO’s latest ‘Kids These Days’ campaign. But Addy’s history with CHEO began years before that accident. In February 2017, when Myers was two-and-a-half
Read MoreThe Brockville Rowing Club has come a long way from the four to seven young athletes who were rowing there when Tyler St. John returned as a coach in 2024. Today, the club supports 35 competitive rowers and 14 younger development athletes, growth that recently earned it the Community Excellence
Read MoreYouth Opportunities in the Arts (YOA) brought FAME JR. The Musical to the Brockville stage from Aug. 28 to 30, bringing together a talented group of local youth for a production that showcased not only their abilities, but the dedication of the community behind them.
Read MoreSixty local children were able to attend summer camp this year thanks to a $12,000 donation from the Thousand Islands Trivia League. The league’s Trivianauts recently presented the donation to the Gananoque Canoe Club, with the funds covering the cost of summer camp for 60 children during the 2026 season.
Read MoreA career in health care doesn’t necessarily mean becoming a doctor or nurse, and Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) wants local high school students to see just how many options are available. The hospital is hosting its second annual ‘Explore a Future in Healthcare’ seminar for high school students interested in
Read MoreAfter a decade of dedication on the basketball court and a standout final year of high school athletics, Thousand Islands Secondary School (TISS) student Victoria Ford has earned one of Brockville’s top sports honours. Ford was the youngest of six nominees for the award; they included a paralympic swimmer, a
Read MoreAthletes from Brockville Rowing Club (BRC), Brockville Collegiate Institute (BCI), and Thousands Islands Secondary School (TISS) represented Brockville at Canada’s premier high school rowing competition in St. Catharines last week. The Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association (CSSRA) Championships took place from Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7, 2026 at
Read MoreStudents across the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) are learning about Indigenous cultures, traditions and contributions through hands-on experiences that continue beyond National Indigenous History Month. The UCDSB expressed their commitment to embedding Indigenous education into their schools’ learning not just in June, but throughout the entire school year,
Read MoreStudent athletes from across the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) won big at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) Track and Field Championships this past week. Held in St. Catharines from Thursday, June 4 to Saturday, June 6, 2026, UCDSB athletes earned three gold medals, two silver
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