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Warm welcome inspires China Carnival Spring Gala to return

Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Doreen Barnes

EMC News - The stage at the Brockville Arts Centre will be transformed by the grace of the Chinese culture as the China Carnival Spring Gala returns on Wednesday, February 8, for a 2 p.m. matinee and a 7:30 evening performance. "We were very impressed...

UCLG initiates public input phase for community sustainability plan

Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Lorraine Payette

EMC News - About 50 people descended on the Firehall Theatre in Gananoque on Jan. 24, all bent on making the future for Leeds-Grenville a brighter, healthier, happier place. In the interest of the future generations, Leeds-Grenville has put out a request...

Alzheimer Society of Leeds-Grenville puts call out for volunteers

Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Doreen Barnes

EMC News - According to the Alzheimer Society, 500,000 Canadians are now living with the disease or a form of dementia and some of those people live right here in Leeds and Grenville. This organization is non-profit and requires fundraising to operate...

MDC developer invites partners to come on board

Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Doreen Barnes

EMC News - Politicians and dignitaries from both sides of the river along with interested parties met mid January at the Brockville Arts Centre to listen to an update on further developments regarding the Maritime Discovery Centre of the Thousand Islands. "The...

They have the power! Saving lives by saving batteries

Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Jill Hudson

EMC News - Students at Thousand Islands Secondary School in Brockville have discovered the power to change batteries into health supplements. Grade 12 TISS students who are members of the school's Humanitarian Educational Leadership Programme (HELP)...

Volunteer Centre Community Income Tax Program returns this month

Posted Feb 2, 2012 By EMC News

EMC News - The Volunteer Centre of St. Lawrence - Rideau Community Volunteer Income Tax Program commences in February in Brockville and Prescott with free tax returns done for low-income filers (total income under $27,000). ( ( The program runs in...

Handling those cold wintery days

Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Jill Hudson

EMC News - Brrrr.. it is cold outside! Some helpful hints are available to help reduce physical issues related to these frigid temperatures. Typically people experience or are exposed to the flu or cold during the cold weather. Caitlyn McGregor from...

BGH marks success with regional EHR pilot project

Posted Feb 2, 2012 By EMC News

EMC News - Brockville General Hospital (BGH) has successfully hosted an electronic health records pilot project that will significantly improve timely physician access to medical records, from days to minutes. With a clinical trial success rate of...

UCLG council briefs

Posted Feb 2, 2012 By EMC News

EMC News - The following made up part of discussions at the regular United Counties of Leeds and Grenville council meeting held Jan. 19. COUNTIES SUPPORTS RESOLUTION FOR INCREASING WATER LEVELS Counties Council is supporting a St. Lawrence County...

Campbell elected chair of Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus

Posted Feb 2, 2012 By EMC News

EMC News - The Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus has elected Mel Campbell, Warden of United Counties of Leeds & Grenville as its new Chair for the coming year. Janet Gutowski of the County of Frontenac was elected as the Vice Chair. "I am humbled by...

Youth Advisory Committee searches for new members

Posted Feb 2, 2012 By EMC News

EMC News - The Brockville Youth Advisory Committee recently said farewell to original member, Chris Minnini. At press time, there are currently two openings on the committee which has just started its second year of operations. The committee meets...

Bella & Alfred: Pets of the Week

Posted Feb 2, 2012 By EMC News

EMC News - This week's pets come from the Leeds and Grenville branch of the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) located at 800 Centennial Rd., Brockville. The shelter can be contacted by calling 613-345-5520 or by e-mail...