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WHAT'S GOOD: Draws for Paws jackpot growing to help animals across Ontario
The annual Draws for Paws 50/50 Lottery in support of the OSPCA and Humane Society is underway with the jackpot going up by the minute, with...
39m ago

Municipal Election: Corinna Smith Gatcke
The Municipal Election is not too far away and we are taking a look at the candidates for this year. Running for Mayor of the Township of Le...
9h ago

Things to do in Gananoque and the Thousand Islands: Storytime, Drop Sessions and Seniors Activities
Here's what's happening in Gananoque and the Thousand Islands: Today at 10am a Storytime session will be held at the Seeley's Bay Public Lib...
11h ago

Lace up for public skating in Gananoque
There are several opportunities to hit the ice this week at the Lou Jeffries Gananoque and TLTI Recreation Centre. Public skating is availab...
13h ago

UCDSB students show continued EQAO gains
Students with the Upper Canada District School Board are showing continued improvement in EQAO results, with gains reported for a third cons...
13h ago

Kingston resident charged for allegedly promoting hatred towards religious groups
A Kingston resident is facing charges after an investigation over the promotion of online hate. Kingston Police were notified about a post o...
14h ago

UCDSB schools prepare for Orange Shirt Day
Upper Canada District School Board schools are preparing for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on Wednesday. St...
14h ago

Canada-Wide Warrant issued for offender who left Collins Bay Institution
Police are asking for the public's help locating a federal offender who walked away from a Kingston, Ont., institution and is now wanted on ...
14h ago

WHAT'S GOOD: Pump Gan Fest brings pumpkin-powered fun to Gananoque
Pumpkin carving, pumpkin bowling, face painting and more were all part of the annual Gananoque Lions Club Pump Gan Fest this past Saturday a...
Sep 28, 2026

Things to do in Gananoque and the Thousand Islands: Story time, Senior activities and Youth Drop in sessions
Here's what's happening in Gananoque and the Thousand Islands: The Lansdowne Public Library will be holding at Gardiner in Residence Session...
Sep 28, 2026

Free Canva workshop coming to Gananoque
Local businesses and entrepreneurs can learn how to create professional-looking promotional materials during a free Canva workshop in Ganano...
Sep 28, 2026

Ride to Remember passes through Gananoque
The Canadian Police Memorial Ride to Remember made its way through Gananoque this week as police officers and other participants cycled towa...
Sep 28, 2026

Islanders reach U11 championship final at Pre-Season Tilt
The first hockey tournament of the season took place this past weekend, with several U11, U13 and U15 teams from Brampton to Smiths Falls an...
Sep 28, 2026

Howe Island Ferry out of service Tuesday
The Frontenac Howe Islander County-operated ferry will be out of service for several hours Tuesday, September 29th, while maintenance work i...
Sep 28, 2026

Frontenac OPP investigate two separate cases
The Frontenac OPP Crime Unit has laid charges in two separate investigations involving allegations of sexual offences. In the first case, po...
Sep 28, 2026

Gananoque voter information letters arriving soon
Voter Information Letters for the 2026 Gananoque municipal and school board election are expected to begin arriving in the mail October 5th....
Sep 28, 2026

Six calls keep Leeds 1000 Islands Fire crews busy
Leeds 1000 Islands Fire Services responded to six emergency incidents over the past week. The calls included multiple grass fires along High...
Sep 28, 2026

Lansdowne water project brings road restrictions
Road closures and lane restrictions are expected in Lansdowne as work begins on the Lansdowne Water Storage and Booster Pump Station project...
Sep 28, 2026

WHAT'S GOOD: Bear the Dog hoping to find his forever home
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Leeds and Grenville Animal Centre is looking to find a home for a long term dog. With more on this furry...
Sep 27, 2026

BREAKING: Highway 15 closed near Seeley's Bay
Highway 15 is closed in both directions near Seeley's Bay following a collision. The closure is between Leo Lake Road, south of Seabrooke Ro...
Sep 25, 2026

Things to do in Gananoque and the Thousand Islands: Pumpkins, Test Drives and BBQ's
Here's what's happening in Gananoque and the Thousand Islands: The Wrinkle Room in Gananoque is open this Friday for local seniors aged 55 p...
Sep 25, 2026

Islanders ready for Preseason Tilt
The Lou Jeffries Gananoque & District Sportsplex will be busy this weekend as Gananoque Minor Hockey hosts the annual Thousand Islands P...
Sep 25, 2026

Several road restrictions planned across TLTI
Several temporary road restrictions are planned in the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands. Russell Road will have lane restrictions ...
Sep 25, 2026

Local MP lands new role on committee focused on veterans
Local MP Michael Barrett has taken on a new role focused on improving support for Canadian veterans. Barrett, who represents Leeds-Grenville...
Sep 25, 2026

SEPH lays out major changes as new health unit takes shape
Southeast Public Health says work on services, funding, communications and emergency planning will begin over the next year. Southeast Publi...
Sep 25, 2026

Kingston police searching for inmate missing from Collins Bay Institution
Mason Jenkins was last seen Thursday morning at the minimum-security unit of Collins Bay Institution. Kingston police are searching for an i...
Sep 25, 2026

Jerry Park splash pad closes for the season
The summer fun has wrapped up at the Jerry Park splash pad in Lansdowne, which is now closed for the season. Township staff are beginning th...
Sep 25, 2026

WHAT'S GOOD: Harvest Lunch brings food, music and community support to Gananoque
The upstairs hall at the Gananoque Legion was filled with supporters for the 3M United Way Leeds and Grenville Harvest Lunch put on by the G...
Sep 24, 2026

Safety exemptions greatly reduce number of Upper Canada students affected by new bus rules
About 10,000 Upper Canada District School Board students were initially identified as potentially being affected by new school bus walking-d...
Sep 24, 2026

Gananoque and Thousand Islands 48
Here's what's happening in Gananoque and the Thousand Islands: The Gananoque Farmers Market is still going strong with still a few more Thur...
Sep 24, 2026


