by Lorraine Payette, written July 10, 2013
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Gananoque’s Pirate Fest will run from July 11 – 14 this year and, to coincide with it, the BIA is bringing in a small midway for the kids to enjoy. – to read more>
by Lorraine Payette, written July 8, 2013, photos from Pirate Fest 2012
“Avast, a-weigh, yo-ho, heave ho, a-pirating we’ll go!”
– Peter Pan the Musical
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Tall ships have been seen heading in from the west, there’s been gunfire on the waterfront, and the citizens have been bracing themselves for all that might be in store. What ho, my lads, but there’s a flag with skull and bones, and pirates taking over Gananoque. It must be time once again for Pirate Fest. – to read more>
It’s all about fun at the Delta Documentary and Film Festival. Worldwide entries are being accepted.
by Lorraine Payette, written July 7, 2013
(DELTA, ONBTARIO) The long awaited news is here – the official category for this year’s Delta Documentary and Film Festival has been announced. After careful deliberation, and lots of fantastic input, the winner is “Heroes – From the Everyday to Super”. – to read more>
by Lorraine Payette, written July, 2013
(LANSDOWNE, ONTARIO) The rooster is strutting his walk as everyone gets ready for some good old fashioned fun when the 149th Lansdowne Fair comes to town from July 19 – 21. This year’s theme is Poultry in Motion, so preen your feathers and get up off of the nest. It’s time to go out and enjoy everything there is to be offered. And be sure to check out the improvements to the fairgrounds while you are there. – to read more>
The Lansdowne Agricultural Society has received a grant from TLTI to help fix up the local fairgrounds in time for this year’s annual fair.
(LANSDOWNE, ONTARIO) The Board of the Lansdowne Agricultural Society (LAS) is delighted to have received some much needed funding from the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands Community Fund. A cheque has been presented to them in the amount of $4,522, which will make a tremendous difference for the LAS and all who use their facilities. – to read more>
by Lorraine Payette, written June 25, 2013
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) It’s time once again to bring out your inner animal and party your heart out for a great cause as the Gananoque and District Humane Society (GDHS) presents its second great annual Fur Ball party cruise on Friday, July 19.
“We had so much fun the first time, we just had to do it again,” said Arlene Massey of GDHS. – to read more>
It doesn’t matter what time or place a person comes from, there’s plenty of interest happening at the Arthur Child Museum in Gananoque for the upcoming summer season.
written by Lorraine Payette, June 8, 2013
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) The weather may be on a bit of a roller coaster, but things at the Arthur Child Museum are really warming up. This upcoming season has something for everyone, – to read more>
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Imagine waking up in a culture and country radically different from your own. The language is different, the food is different, all of the customs are different. Even the people look nothing like you. They are all very friendly and polite, but everything is new and not like anything you’ve been accustomed to. – to read more>
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) A few thousand visitors descended on Gananoque to help celebrate the 2nd Annual Summer Solstice Pride in the Thousand Islands from June 21-23. For three days, the LGBT community, their families and friends came into Gananoque to share their joy with everyone, and to provide them with a wide range of family entertainment. – to read more>
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