Category: Canada

Gan mayor scraps plan to clamp out-of-province vehicles

Gananoque Mayor John Beddows will remove a controversial proposal to clamp the tires of out-of-province vehicles, following council concerns and public backlash over the practice. The move comes after questions were raised about the measure, which had been included in a broader budget directive issued under Ontario’s Strong Mayor Powers for the 2026 and 2027 […]

TLTI mourns former councillor Velma Kelsey

LANSDOWNE — The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands is mourning the passing of Velma Marlene Kelsey, a former Ward 2 councillor and long-time community advocate, who died peacefully at Brockville General Hospital on Sept. 18, at age 86. Kelsey, of Lyndhurst, was remembered for her dedication to municipal leadership and local organizations, as […]

Casino funds celebrated at Rotary Park

Local leaders and community members gathered at Rotary Park on Thursday evening for an OLG Community Recognition Event, highlighting the impact of casino revenues on area programs. More than $1.8 million was provided this year from Shorelines Casino Gananoque to support organizations and activities across the Town of Gananoque and the Township of Leeds and […]

Local leaders push back on Via Rail changes

Eastern Ontario leaders are speaking out against Via Rail’s plans to cut passenger service stops in communities between Toronto and Montreal, calling the move “boneheaded,” “unacceptable” and a potential precursor of more cuts to come. Beginning Sept. 29, Via is launching a three-month direct service pilot project on select Montreal-to-Toronto trains. Trains 60, 61, 68, […]

Above-seasonal temperatures and sunshine to start the week

Cooler temperatures are in the forecast for the Thompson-Okanagan after record-setting heat last week. Still, mainly sunny conditions will dominate the final full week of September, with highs in the low 20s.“We are expecting a ridge is going to build a little bit south of us,” said …