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Here's what's happening in Gananoque and the Thousand Islands: April 1st: Story time at the Seeley's Bay Public Library beginning at 10am Ki...
6h ago

Caledonia Resident Arrested in Connection with Gananoque Assault
Gananoque Police have arrested a 43-year-old resident of Caledonia in connection with a June 1, 2025 assault. The incident occurred when the...
9h ago

Leeds 1000 Islands Firefighters Boost Skills with Training
Firefighters with the Leeds 1000 Islands Fire Service have been busy with training sessions to improve emergency response capabilities. Over...
10h ago

CBSA Urges Travellers to Plan Ahead for Easter Weekend
The Canada Border Services Agency is reminding travellers to plan ahead for the Easter long weekend to ensure smooth border crossings. In 20...
10h ago

Morning Maintenance Planned for Thousand Islands Bridge
The Thousand Islands Bridge Authority has announced planned maintenance for the Thousand Islands Bridge U.S and Canadian spans this morning....
10h ago

Gananoque Cheer Teams Shine at OFSAA Regionals
Gananoque Secondary School hosted the OFSAA regional cheerleading event on Tuesday, March 31, drawing strong performances from teams across ...
10h ago

WHAT'S GOOD: Gord Brown Memorial Tournament Returns to the Greens
A local tradition since 2019 is returning this year to Smuggler's Glen Golf Course this year. The annual Gord Brown Memorial Golf Tournament...
10h ago

Gananoque Police Continue Search for Missing Man
The Gananoque Police Service is asking the public for continued assistance in locating 45-year-old Jason, who has been missing since Decembe...
Mar 31, 2026

Gananoque Police Arrest Kingston Resident on Threats and Drug Charges
Officers with the Gananoque Police Service were called to a residence on March 26th while assisting another service. Occupants reported a re...
Mar 31, 2026

Gananoque Police Arrest Two Following Traffic Stop
Gananoque Police officers on patrol conducted a traffic stop on March 27th, that led to the arrest of two individuals from Kingston. The dri...
Mar 31, 2026

Gananoque and Thousand Islands 48
Here's what's happening in Gananoque and the Thousand Islands: April 1st: Story time at the Seeley's Bay Public Library beginning at 10am Ki...
Mar 31, 2026

Gananoque Royals Girls Hockey Team Captures League Championship
The Gananoque Royals Girls U11C hockey team has capped off a remarkable season by winning the League Championship, showcasing growth, teamwo...
Mar 31, 2026

Confederation Park Pedestrian Walkway Re-Opens
The pedestrian walkway at Confederation Park has officially re-opened following recent high water levels. Town officials report that water l...
Mar 31, 2026

WHAT'S GOOD: McDonald's Serves Up Generosity, $2,500 Donation to Gananoque Food Bank
Last week McDonald's in Gananoque made a generous donation to the Gananoque Food Bank in the amount of $2,500. myFM was on hand for the pres...
Mar 31, 2026

Gananoque Heritage Panel Reviews Key Projects and Kingston Request
The Municipal Heritage Advisory Panel will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, April 1 at 6:00 p.m. at Gananoque Town Hall, with a virtual a...
Mar 31, 2026

Trustees hear encouraging progress in math and a new kindness push in eastern Ontario schools
Trustees received updates on student learning and school culture at a March 24, board meeting of the Catholic District School Board of Easte...
Mar 31, 2026

Province, feds ink agreement to boost housing supply in Ontario
The provincial and federal governments have inked a deal that aims to see more housing built in Ontario. Prime Minster Mark Carney and Premi...
Mar 31, 2026

Ontario injects funding into local theatres to spark tourism and jobs in Leeds and Grenville
The Ontario government is investing $264,747 in Leeds and Grenville to support local theatre, tourism and jobs. Steve Clark, MPP for Leeds-G...
Mar 31, 2026

Smaller Hip celebration planned after Kingston City Council approves report
There will be a celebration of the Tragically Hip's final show and it won't cost the taxpayer a dime. Kingston City Council approved a staff...
Mar 30, 2026

Canadian Maple Syrup: "Liquid Gold" Faces a New Season
There are few commodities more Canadian than maple syrup-and fewer still that are more pervasive originating from Canada worldwide. Statisti...
Mar 30, 2026

Gananoque Town Hall Announces Easter 2026 Closures
Gananoque Town Hall will be closed for the Easter holiday, with offices shut on Friday, April 3, for Good Friday and Monday, April 6, for Ea...
Mar 30, 2026

Township Opens Applications for Committee of Adjustment Vacancy
The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands is seeking applicants to fill one vacant position on its Committee of Adjustment. The committ...
Mar 30, 2026

Ontario budget 2026: big tax cuts for small businesses and home buyers spark mixed reactions
Ontario's 2026 budget, released Thursday, March 26, brings major tax relief for small businesses and home buyers, but reactions are mixed. T...
Mar 30, 2026

Leeds County Resident Loses Over $100,000 in Cryptocurrency Scam
A resident of Leeds County has lost more than $100,000 in a cryptocurrency investment fraud, authorities confirmed. The incident was reporte...
Mar 30, 2026

Champions Crowned as Brockville Speedway Wraps Up Stellar 2025 Season
A full crowd packed the Brockville Legion Saturday night to celebrate the top drivers from the 2025 season at Brockville Ontario Speedway. T...
Mar 30, 2026

WHAT'S GOOD: A trusted voice for Eastern Ontario retires after 25 years with the OPP
After more than a quarter century of helping keep communities informed during both crises and everyday policing matters, a familiar and trus...
Mar 29, 2026

Howe Island Ferry dock upgrades bring another temporary service interruption
The Howe Island County-operated ferry docks rehabilitation project is ongoing, and residents should expect another temporary service disrupt...
Mar 27, 2026

Ontario Senior of the Year nominations extended in Leeds & Thousand Islands
Residents in the Township of Leeds and Thousand Islands are being encouraged to recognize outstanding seniors in their community, as nominat...
Mar 27, 2026

Gananoque and Thousand Islands 48
Here's what's happening in Gananoque and the Thousand Islands: March 27th: Meat Draw at the Gananoque Legion beginning at 5:30pm Youth After...
Mar 27, 2026

Police warn of alarming scam using real OPP officer names
Ontario Provincial Police are warning residents about a growing scam where fraudsters impersonate officers and pressure victims to hand over...
Mar 27, 2026


