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Town-Wide Power Outage Scheduled in Gananoque
A planned power outage will affect all customers in Gananoque later this month as part of system upgrades by Hydro One. Eastern Ontario Powe...
Feb 13, 2026

Pride of the Nation- Marie-Philip Poulin
Marie-Philip Poulin has solidified her reputation as one of the greatest hockey players in the world, winning three gold medals across four ...
Feb 13, 2026

Enteric Outbreak Expands to Carveth Care Centre Retirement Lodge
Carveth Care Centre in Gananoque has reported that its retirement lodge has joined the long-term care home in an ongoing enteric outbreak. T...
Feb 13, 2026

More funding and tuition hikes coming to Ontario's post-secondary schools
The Province is boosting funding to Ontario's post-secondary schools and, at the same time, lifting the tuition freeze that had been in plac...
Feb 13, 2026

Fish for free in Ontario this Family Day weekend - here's what you need to know
Ontario residents can cast a line without a licence this Family Day weekend as the province offers three days of free fishing. From Feb. 14 ...
Feb 13, 2026

Big provincial funding announced to fix Gananoque wastewater system
Ontario is investing more than 6.4 million dollars to upgrade wastewater infrastructure in the Town of Gananoque, as the province looks to s...
Feb 13, 2026

WHAT'S GOOD: Triple P Goes Virtual in Leeds and Grenville
Triple P Leeds and Grenville is offering a place for parents to chat and give advice in a virtual parent chat group. Three sessions are sche...
Feb 13, 2026

Family Day Closures and Events in Leeds Thousand Islands and Gananoque
Residents of the Township of Leeds and Thousand Islands and the Town of Gananoque are reminded of holiday schedules for Family Day on Monday...
Feb 13, 2026

UCDSB Trustees Approve 2026-27 School Year Calendar
Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board have approved the school year calendar for 2026-27, following a presentation by Executi...
Feb 13, 2026

Flags Lowered in Leeds and Thousand Islands Following B.C. Tragedy
Flags have been lowered to half-mast at all Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands facilities in recognition of the tragedy that occurre...
Feb 13, 2026

STEO Warns Trustees of Transportation Cuts Ahead
Student Transportation of Eastern Ontario (STEO) is advising trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board to prepare for significant...
Feb 13, 2026

Gananoque and Thousand Islands 48
Here's what's happening in Gananoque and the Thousand Islands: February 13th Rockport Winter Carnival runs through February 15th. See the sc...
Feb 13, 2026

Pride of the Nation- Cassie Shapre
Cassie Sharpe delivered a historic performance at the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics, capturing gold in women's ski halfpipe and earning C...
Feb 12, 2026

Gananoque and Thousand Islands 48
Here's what's happening in Gananoque and the Thousand Islands: February 12th: Rockport Winter Carnival runs through February 15th. See the s...
Feb 12, 2026

WHAT'S GOOD: Big Victory in Florida Sets Jessica Power Up for 2026
Kingston's Jessica Power has returned after a great trip to All Tech Raceway following the Showdown in the Sunshine State event in Florida w...
Feb 12, 2026

Free Family Day Fun Planned Across Gananoque
Families are invited to enjoy a full day of free activities in Gananoque on Family Day, Monday, February 16. Festivities run from 11 a.m. to...
Feb 12, 2026

Leeds 1000 Islands Fire Service Issues Cooking Safety Reminder
The Leeds & 1000 Islands Fire Service, alongside the Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal, is reminding residents that unattended cooking ...
Feb 12, 2026

Gananoque Police Warn of Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Presence
The Gananoque Police Service, in coordination with the Ontario Provincial Police Biker Enforcement Unit, is alerting residents and visitors ...
Feb 12, 2026

Township Approves Two New Communication Towers
The Township of Leeds and Thousand Islands Council has approved the construction of two new telecommunications towers at 469 Lower Oak Leaf ...
Feb 12, 2026

Deadline Approaching for Gananoque Strategic Plan Feedback Survey
Residents of the Town of Gananoque are being reminded that the deadline to provide feedback for the community's Strategic Plan is February 1...
Feb 12, 2026

Pride of the Nation- Ella Shelton
Ella Shelton has established herself as a key contributor to Canada's women's hockey program, highlighted by an Olympic gold medal and multi...
Feb 11, 2026

WHAT'S GOOD: Rockport Carnival Brings Games, Prizes, and Family Fun
The 46th Rockport Winter Carnival begins today and runs through February 15th. Social Media Director for the Rockport Recreation Hall Thomas...
Feb 11, 2026

Inspector General Launches Ontario-Wide Police Inspection Following TPS Allegations
Ontario's inspector general of policing this week ordered a provincewide review of police services following corruption allegations within t...
Feb 11, 2026

Local MP Supports Canadian Sovereignty Act
Local Conservative MP Michael Barrett says his party continues to promote policies it believes can help Canadians navigate ongoing economic ...
Feb 11, 2026

Royal Canadian Legion turns 100 with a new incentive
The Royal Canadian Legion is marking a major milestone in 2026 as the organization celebrates its 100th anniversary of service to Veterans a...
Feb 11, 2026

Gananoque Transforms Candy Cane Lane into Lover's Lane for Valentine's Day
The Town of Gananoque is turning holiday cheer into Valentine's spirit by transforming the former Candy Cane Lane into Lover's Lane. Despite...
Feb 11, 2026

Gananoque and Thousand Islands 48
Here's what's happening in Gananoque and the Thousand Islands: February 11th: Rockport Winter Carnival runs February 11th through 15th. See ...
Feb 11, 2026

Prevent Frozen Pipes: Gananoque Shares Winter Safety Tips
The Town of Gananoque is advising residents to take precautions as persistent deep cold has led to multiple reports of frozen water services...
Feb 11, 2026

Free Family Day Fun Planned Across Gananoque
Families are invited to enjoy a full day of free activities in Gananoque on Family Day, Monday, February 16. Festivities run from 11 a.m. to...
Feb 11, 2026

Gananoque Arson Case Ends in Conviction and Jail Sentence
A 27-year-old individual has been convicted of arson following a deliberately set residential fire in Gananoque that forced occupants to fle...
Feb 11, 2026

