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	NEW RULES FOR BANNERS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL 5/24/2013 6:21:05 AM
	There are new rules governing Entrance Gate and downtown core banners in Gananoque. Council adopted a new policy at their meeting this week. Click Here for More...
	NEW PRINCIPALS NAMED FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS 5/24/2013 6:19:38 AM
	There will be some new administrators at local schools next fall. The Upper Canada District School Board released its principal and vice principal appointments Thursday. Teacher and Temp VP Rich Tamblyn has been appointed as Vice Principal at Gananoque Secondary School. Click Here for More...
	MORE THAN 900 RIDERS EXPECTED FOR RIDE FOR DAD 5/24/2013 6:19:11 AM
	Help raise money for prostate cancer research and awareness by taking part in the upcoming Ride for Dad. Even if you don't ride a motorcycle, you can donate someone who does ride. Marion from the organization says every bit of money makes of difference. Click Here for More...
	POTENTIAL INVESTORS SEE THE VALUE IN KEEPING CASINO HERE 5/24/2013 6:18:31 AM
	Those looking to invest in Gananoque's casino seem to agree with the Town and Township that it should stay put. Mayor Erica Demchuk says it makes no sense for the casino to close here. Click Here for More...
	MR. GSS CONTEST RAISES $400 5/24/2013 6:15:45 AM
	Dylan Thompson a student at GSS has a new line on his resume but what Mr. GSS 2013 will get him in the job world is anyone's guess. He was crowned Wednesday in a fundraiser for the Champions for Kids Foundation. So far this year , students have raised about $1000 for the charity. Click Here for More...
	WALK FOR MEMORIES AT FOX RUN SATURDAY 5/24/2013 6:14:57 AM
	Lace up your running shoes and support the Alzheimer's Society Leeds and Grenville. 10 That was Denise Woods with the society. Registration begins at 10:30. Expect to walk rain or shine and if you participate, you will be treated to a BBQ at noon. Click Here for More...
	ROCKPORT CUSTOMS HOUSE TO BE SOLD 5/23/2013 6:57:27 AM
	The former Customs House in Rockport has been declared surplus by the federal government meaning that it will be sold sometime this year. The structure and dock where ferries from the U.S. Click Here for More...
	NEW CHAMBER PRESIDENT HAS CLEAR PLAN 5/23/2013 6:57:19 AM
	No big challenges for new 1000 islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce president Joseph Baptista coming in mid -term . Click Here for More...
	NEW BUDGET MEANS MODEST TAX INCREASE 5/23/2013 6:44:55 AM
	Gananoque town council passed the 2013 budget at their meeting Tuesday night. Click Here for More...
	THOUSANDS IN COMMUNITY GRANTS APPROVED 5/23/2013 6:43:54 AM
	Several local groups are getting grants from the town this year. The Gananoque Canoe club is getting $10,000 to repair the docks and landings near Linklater School. Mary Wooding is getting nearly $5000 for advertising and promotion for several special events. Click Here for More...
	MPP CHAMPIONING LOCAL ANGLERS 5/23/2013 6:43:26 AM
	The fishing season has begun, but many anglers are not happy with the provincial government regarding licence books. Leeds Grenville MPP Steve Clark says he received a petition with a hundreds of names on it about the changes. Click Here for More...
	MISCHIEF CHARGES FOR LOCAL TEEN 5/23/2013 6:39:43 AM
	Charges for a Gananoque teen last week. The 17 year old was charged with mischief under $5000 and released on a promise to appear in court. Police were called after he was caught damaging the wall of a southward home. Click Here for More...
	CUSTOMS DOCK PROJECT MOVING FORWARD 5/22/2013 6:28:50 AM
	The Town of Gananoque is still working on a contract with the company that will be doing work to the customs docks. Mayor Erica Demchuk says she's hoping to have something set in stone next month. Click Here for More...
	BURNING YARD WASTE NOT ALLOWED 5/22/2013 6:15:52 AM
	As you continue to get your yard summer-ready, remember there are certain rules you have to follow. Fire Prevention Officer Dave Balderson would like to remind you that you cannot burn leaves if you live in Gananoque. Click Here for More...
	GAN HOLDING ON TO SECOND IN ULTIMATE FISHING TOWN 5/22/2013 6:13:50 AM
	There are just 3 days of voting left in the World Fishing Network's Ultimate Fishing Town Contest and the bad news is it doesn't look like we're going to be able to catch Port Colborne. There are about 20,000 votes separating Gan from the leader. Click Here for More...
	MPP PUSHING FOR HEALTHCARE RULE CHANGE 5/22/2013 6:13:38 AM
	Our local MPP has retabled a bill to discuss whether or not to allow health profession's colleges to treat people's spouses. Clark says it will be debated soon. Click Here for More...
	FIRST SHOW OF THE SEASON STARTS FRIDAY 5/22/2013 6:12:56 AM
	The Thousand Islands Playhouse is taking you back to the 1960s when their first production of the year hits the stage this weekend . Leading Lady Alison MacDonald says Suds may make some people dwell on days long gone. Click Here for More...
	NEW CHAMBER PRESIDENT ANNOUNCED 5/21/2013 6:48:09 AM
	A change at the top for the 1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce. The business organization announced a change in president at the end of last week. Joseph Baptista was selected earlier this month and announced Friday. Click Here for More...
	TOWN TO PASS BUDGET TONIGHT 5/21/2013 6:23:41 AM
	The Town of Gananoque expect to officially pass their 2013 budget at their council meeting tonight. Mayor Erica Demchuk says they hope to avoid waiting so long next year. :12 The regular council meeting will take place at 6 p.m. at the Emergency Service Building. Click Here for More...
	FEDS PAYING FOR STUDENT JOBS IN L&G 5/21/2013 6:21:36 AM
	Almost $250,000 is being put into creating 96 jobs for students in Leeds and Grenville. The announcement to create jobs for young people in the area was made by MP Gord Brown last week (on May 16). Click Here for More...
	WHEELS OF CARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS 5/21/2013 6:20:53 AM
	Wheels of Care has put out a call for volunteers. The organization needs drivers and board members. Click Here for More...
	BROWN ON HAND FOR CANAL OPENING 5/21/2013 6:16:58 AM
	MP Gord Brown helped to kick off the holiday weekend with a celebration to mark the completion of the 1.1 million dollars in restorations on the Rideau Canal Friday. Work was done at Jones Falls and Chaffey's's Locks over a 10 week period last fall and winter. Click Here for More...
	HOTEL DIEU FOOD BLITZ TO HIT 90000 LBS 5/21/2013 6:12:56 AM
	About 84,000 pounds of non-perishable goods have been collected for the Partners in Mission Food Bank. Last week, Hotel Dieu Hopsital held their annual food blitz. In a release, the food bank says collection bags are expected to continue to come in, making them hit the 90,000 pound mark. Click Here for More...