St. Lawrence Local Community News

Gananoque works to net 'Ultimate Fishing Town' title

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Lorraine Payette

EMC News - The Town of Gananoque is looking for everyone's help as it tries to reel in the big one and become Canada's 'Ultimate Fishing Town'. "Gananoque is fishing,"...

Students' Real to Reel films come to the big screen

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Doreen Barnes

EMC News - Lights! Camera! Action! On Wednesday, May 9, about 200 creative students from 23 elementary schools and 13 high schools of the Upper Canada District School Board walked the red carpet at the Galaxy Cinema in Brockville. A total of 46 short films were produced by students and shown on...

Counting down to another great event

Posted on May 17, 2012 by EMC News

EMC Editorial - The countdown is on. Just a little less than a month remains until the return of this year's Relay for Life in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville. The incredibly inspiring event attracts hundreds of participants every year, focused on remembering those who have lost their battle with cancer...

Straw mattresses didn't always mean poverty

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Mary Cook

EMC Lifestyle - Goodness knows, I was used to sleeping on a feather mattress. That didn't mean I went all over Northcote bragging about it. My sister Audrey said only poor people used feathers, because feathers were free. My little friend Joyce slept on a mattress that was tufted and about six inches...

Volunteers are key to making a difference

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Janet Passmore

Dear Editor: Every year during National Volunteer Week, we pay homage and show our appreciation to volunteers for their commitment and service. The not-for-profit sector is a vital driver of economic growth and development, and key to this sector are the thousands of dedicated individuals across Ontario...