Local News Headlines

Big changes coming for drivers as Canada bans handheld devices nationwide
As of July 1, drivers across Canada face tougher rules when it comes to distracted driving. A new nationwide law will ban the use of any han...
19m ago

Ontario libraries encourage summer reading to keep kids sharp for school
Libraries across Ontario are urging parents to keep their children reading during the summer months to help avoid the "summer slide&quo...
20m ago

Stay Cool on the Road: OPP Calls for Patience This Summer
The roads will once again fill up with weekend travelers as summer rolls on. The OPP says avoiding tense trips and traffic is all a matter o...
21m ago

Summer's Heating Up, But Storms Keep Weather Wild
Environment Canada says we can expect a warmer than normal summer. But Senior Climatologist David Phillips says just how much rain and thund...
23m ago

Parents warned to watch for heat exhaustion in kids playing summer sports
Public Health officials remind parents to watch for signs of heat exhaustion in kids playing outdoor summer sports like soccer, baseball, an...
25m ago

Trade Tensions Won't Stall Ontario's Care Home Build
The tariff war between Canada and the United States appears to have little effect on the construction of long-term care homes in Ontario. Pa...
26m ago

From Cars to Caution: Canadians Pump the Brakes on Spending
Uncertain times during tariffs is changing some of the spending habits of Canadians. Licensed Insolvency Trustee with with MNP Caryl Newbery...
28m ago

Speaking Out to Save Lives: The Push to End IPV
Erin Lee, a member of the Domestic Violence Death Review Committee in Ontario, says keeping Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) cases in the pub...
31m ago

Ford Keeps His Foot on the Gas During Summer Recess
Conservative Government House Leader Steve Clark says Premier Doug Ford has been working hard for the province even though Queen's Park is n...
33m ago

Gananoque and Thousand Islands 48
Here's what's happening in Gananoque and the Thousand Islands: July 11th: A BBQ Fundraiser in support of the Rockport Protestant Cemetery fr...
3h ago

WHAT'S GOOD GANANOQUE: From tickets to triumph, Regatta raffle raises spirits and support
The month of June concluded with Homelife DLK Real Estate and United Way Leeds and Grenville giving away over $22,000 to a lucky winner. The...
16h ago

Here's a look at today's gas prices
Here's your daily look at gas prices as you gas up for the week ahead, thanks to Gas Buddy. Gananoque: Pioneer- 124.6 MacEwen- 126.6 Canadia...
23h ago

Local families can now get $300 for hockey fees thanks to new Brockville program
The Brockville Winter Classic has announced new funding to help local families cover hockey registration costs for the 2025-2026 season. The...
23h ago

Beloved school board trustee Carole Dufort steps down unexpectedly
Carole Dufort has officially resigned from her role as Trustee for the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB), citing health reasons. El...
23h ago

ATV driver killed in collision with another ATV in Central Frontenac
One man is dead after an ATV collision near Parham. Frontenac OPP were called to an area on McLean Rd. last Friday night. Officers and param...
Jul 10, 2025

Set sail for Sunday service at historic Half Moon Bay
Historic Half Moon Bay in Gananoque is once again hosting its beloved summer worship series, continuing a tradition that dates back to 1887....
Jul 10, 2025

Smoking Near Patios Draws Penalties
People are getting fined $305 for smoking near patios - here's how to avoid it Patio season has officially started, and public health offici...
Jul 10, 2025

Gananoque and Thousand Islands 48
Here's what's happening in Gananoque and the Thousand Islands: July 10th: Ontario Parks Visit at the Lansdowne Public Library 2pm Story Time...
Jul 10, 2025

WHAT'S GOOD GANANOQUE: Why bats are actually great for your backyard, but still need a little caution
Bats are back for summer, and public health experts say there's good reason to welcome them-carefully. Public health experts are reminding r...
Jul 09, 2025

Community survey launched to improve Thousand Islands Parkway Trail experience
Since 2021, Parks of the St. Lawrence, managed by the St. Lawrence Parks Commission, has partnered with the Thousand Islands Parkway Trail A...
Jul 09, 2025

Beat the heat with sweet treats at Centennial Park
Residents and visitors in Seeley's Bay can stop by Ice Cream & More at Centennial Park for a summer treat. The seasonal stand is open We...
Jul 09, 2025

Here's a look at today's gas prices
Here's your daily look at gas prices as you gas up for the week ahead, thanks to Gas Buddy. Gananoque: Pioneer- 127.6 MacEwen- 127.6 Canadia...
Jul 09, 2025

Passport to Popcorn: Movie nights take Gananoque to South America
Get ready for some outdoor movie magic in Gananoque! The Gananoque Public Library and the Town of Gananoque are hosting two Family Fun Summe...
Jul 09, 2025

Brockville man arrested after alleged assault at Water Street apartment
A 65-year-old man was arrested in Brockville on June 28, 2025, after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend in the hallway of an apartment buil...
Jul 09, 2025

Man arrested after trying to kick in door during Brockville apartment disturbance
A 24-year-old man was arrested after allegedly trying to break into an apartment on Fairknowe Drive in Brockville on July 6. At around 3:45 ...
Jul 09, 2025

Gananoque and Thousand Islands 48
Here's what's happening in Gananoque and the Thousand Islands: July 9th: Story Time at the Lansdowne Public Library 10am Around the World Ga...
Jul 09, 2025

WHAT'S GOOD GANANOQUE: Gananoque's award-winning reading club writes a new chapter
It was voted the best in Canada last year and it's back in Gananoque for 2025. The TD Summer Reading Club is back at the Gananoque Public Li...
Jul 09, 2025

Recycling reboot rolls through Lansdowne
Curbside recycling pickup in the Village of Lansdowne was delayed on Monday, July 7, resulting in many households missing paper, cardboard, ...
Jul 08, 2025

Here's a look at today's gas prices
Here's your daily look at gas prices as you gas up for the week ahead, thanks to Gas Buddy. Gananoque: Pioneer- 129.2 MacEwen- 129.2 Canadia...
Jul 08, 2025

New hospital site is first step in expansion of services: CEO
The CEO of Kingston Health Sciences Centre believes a new hospital was needed to meet the growing needs of the city. We told you last week t...
Jul 08, 2025