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Gananoque Police Seize $40,000 Worth of Marihuana

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Submitted by Michael Reid, Police Communicator #128, September 10, 2103

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) On Sept 10/13 officers of the Gananoque Police Service with the assistance of members of PROJECT ISLANDER conducted a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant on a King Street West residence in the Town of Gananoque. As a result of the search warrant officers seized a quantity of Marihuana plants and processed marihuana worth a street value of approximately $40,000. Charges are pending under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

Gananoque Chamber of Commerce Hires Youth Intern

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Gananoque, ON — (September 9, 2013) The 1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce and welcome Rosalyn Gambhir as Youth Intern. Rosalyn will be responsible for the development of the Chamber of Commerce and Tourism websites, bringing both sites up-to-date visually and technically, developing a user friendly interface, increasing awareness of member businesses, upcoming events and bringing awareness of member businesses. Funding was generously provided by the Thousand Islands Community Development Corporation. – to read more>

GTI Chamber of Commerce’s Forward Vision Casting Bright Light on the Future

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by Lorraine Payette, written August 23, 2013

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Gananoque is moving into a brighter future, according to Gananoque 1,000 Islands Chamber of Commerce President Joe Baptista. The Chamber held their annual breakfast, titled “Forward Vision”, at Cousins on King in Gananoque on Friday August 23. The three speakers for the morning’s program were MP Gord Brown, Leeds-Grenville; MPP Steve Clark, also Leeds-Grenville; and Baptista.

“We have a multi-faceted plan for the Chamber,” said Baptista. “One of the things that’s become very evident in this day and age is that the Chambers need to be run more like the businesses that we serve. This means running effective programs that meet the needs of our businesses and of our partners, providing services and leadership in a timely and relevant fashion, but doing so in a fiscally responsible way.” to read more

Thousand Islands Bridge 75 Years Old and Going Strong

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by Lorraine Payette, written August 18, 2013

(ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY) A hush fell over the crowd as the guest speaker stepped onto the platform at the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority property on Collins Landing in Alexandria Bay, NY. The large white festival tent was filled to capacity and more, with 300 people seated and others standing in ranks four and more deep around the perimeter to listen to Brockville, Ontario, historian Brian Phillips speak on the 75th Anniversary of the Thousand Islands Bridge, which connects Lansdowne, Ontario, Canada with Alexandria Bay, New York, US. More than 2,000 people had come out to participate in the celebrations, which included musicians, vendors and a field of 360 antique cars and vehicles which were polished up and ready to show off for the occasion.

“It’s great to have Brian Phillips as a resource, because he’s taken the time and learned all about it and was able to share that with everyone here,” said Shane Sanford, Bridge spokesman. – to read more>

Gananoque Man and His Mother Continue to Be Harassed Under Pigeon/Geese By-law

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John Higgins with the only two bird feeders in his yard
The immaculately kept and beautifully landscaped grounds at the Higgins’ house
A fence made of bird netting protects the shoreline

by Lorraine Payette, written August 12, 2013

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) John Higgins of Gananoque is completely confused about the workings of Council, By-Law Enforcement and amendments to By-Law No. 2011-74, also known as the “Pigeon/Geese By-Law”. And well he might be.

Higgins lives on River Street in Gananoque with Mary Elizabeth Higgins, his 85-year-old mother. One of their simple joys in life is to watch the small songbirds that gather in their beautifully landscaped yard to partake of the seeds offered by their two tiny birdfeeders, both fastened to a single pole. And they are rewarded by most of the regular callers at such facilities – sparrows, wrens, chickadees, canaries, blue jays, and occasional exotic looking cardinals and downy woodpeckers. He has put fencing along the waterfront behind his property to prevent water birds from coming ashore there and fowling the grounds. – to read more>

Schooner Lois McClure in Port at Gananoque, August 29th – 31st

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From Arthur Child Museum – Linda Mainse – Also 1813, The Shipwrights’ War and Other Stories

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Lake Champlain Maritime Museum’s schooner Lois McClure will be in port at the PUC dock adjacent to Joel Stone Heritage Park, Water St., Gananoque from 6 pm Thursday August 29th to 10 am Saturday August 31st, open to the public from 11 – 6 pm on August 30th, during her tour commemorating the War of 1812 Bicentennial. As well, Art Cohn will present an evening talk titled “Shipwrecks: The Lake Champlain Experience” on Thursday, August 29th from 7:30 – 8:30 pm at the Arthur Child Heritage Museum, followed by refreshments. “The shipbuilding races and naval battles of 1813 helped to determine the outcome of the War of 1812, and left a legacy of shipwrecks beneath the waters of the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence River, and Lake Champlain,” explains Art Cohn, Special Project Director. “Our dynamic outreach program explores history where it happened, on the anniversary of the cross-border war that ushered in 200 years of peace.” – to read more>

Put Physiotherapy Changes On Hold, Clark Tells Health Minister

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 26, 2013

LEEDS-GRENVILLE SENIORS CONCERNED ABOUT IMPACT OF AUGUST 1 CUTS

( BROCKVILLE ) – Looming cuts to physiotherapy services for seniors, in particular those in long-term care and retirement residences, should be put on hold until the impact can be fully measured, said Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark. – to read more>

Brighter Days Ahead For Ontario’s Manufacturing Sector: Clark

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 22, 2013

( BROCKVILLE ) – Ontario ’s manufacturers have seen better days, but Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark insists we can turn the sector’s fortunes around, create new industrial jobs and build a brighter future for the province.

Backgrounder – Manufacturing White Paper – Paths to Prosperity

Clark made the comments in the wake of the release of the Ontario PC Caucus’ latest white paper: Paths to Prosperity: Advanced Manufacturing for a Better Ontario. The discussion paper proposes several initiatives designed to revive Ontario ’s manufacturing sector and create up to 300,000 new jobs. – to read more>

SLDMC Holds Exercise the Block in Lansdowne

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Butler loved the walk
Event organizers Heather Cross, president of the SLDMC, and Gail Holtved, coordinator of the building expansion campaign
Annabelle and Abigail, both 3, enjoyed participating
Exercise the Block volunteers
Volunteers got together to pose with the cheque for $4,036

by Lorraine Payette, written June 2, 2013

(LANSDOWNE, ONTARIO) About 40 brave souls came out on June 1 and participated in the St. Lawrence District Medical Centre’s (SLDMC) first ever Exercise the Block event held in the village of Lansdowne on June 1.

“At this time, we have collected $4,036 from this one event,” said Heather Cross, President of the SLDMC.

The Centre is attempting to raise funds to complete a necessary expansion to its existing facility. – to read more>