St. Lawrence - News

Warm welcome inspires China Carnival Spring Gala to return

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -05:00

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 and touched by the audiences," said Rudy Gao, Ottawa-based president, Canada-China Cultural ...

UCLG initiates public input phase for community sustainability plan

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -05:00

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 to the entire regional community to help it create a viable sustainability plan. The event in ...

Alzheimer Society of Leeds-Grenville puts call out for volunteers

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -05:00

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 its programs along with volunteers to conduct the support groups, pottery classes and any other ...

MDC developer invites partners to come on board

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -05:00

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 river unites us," said visionary and developer Simon Fuller. "I was inspired to say ...

They have the power! Saving lives by saving batteries

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -05:00

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) launched the club's You Have the Power campaign, which wrapped up on Jan. 27.

During a two-week ...

Volunteer Centre Community Income Tax Program returns this month

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -05:00

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 Brockville Monday, Feb. 13 to Monday April 30, at 51 King St. E. (accessible elevator). Office ...

Handling those cold wintery days

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -05:00

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 the health unit explained the difference between the flu and cold - the flu has a sudden onset - ...

BGH marks success with regional EHR pilot project

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -05:00

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 over 10,000 health record documents processed in the first six months, the project involved ...

UCLG council briefs

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -05:00

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 Board of Legislators resolution for the creation and adoption of a new plan to increase water ...

Campbell elected chair of Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -05:00

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 the support shown to me by my colleagues and will endeavor to move the 2012 EOWC priorities ...

Youth Advisory Committee searches for new members

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -05:00

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 once a month at City Hall to work on projects and discuss urban youth issues. Membership is open ...

Bella & Alfred: Pets of the Week

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -05:00

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 at leeds-grenville@ospca.on.ca.

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