Brockville News
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Provincial Premier's Award presented to St. Lawrence College graduate
Saifullah Sanaye is the recipient of a prestigious provincial Premier's Award in the Apprenticeship category. St. Lawrence College is thrilled for its alumni who is blazing new trails as he develops electric vehicles. -
Online misinformation disrupting missing persons investigation in Smiths Falls, Ont.
As two missing persons investigations continue in Smiths Falls, OPP say online rumours and misinformation are making their job more difficult. Investigations into the disappearances of Lawrence Bertrim and Robbie Thomson remain ongoing. -
Three impaired drivers arrested in three days on Embrun, Ont. roadways
Three motorists have been arrested and charged in Russell County as police step up enforcement heading into the festive season. The three incidents took place in three days, each resulted in impaired driving charges. -
Deceased person found near Hwy.15 believed victim of hit-and-run
The investigation is ongoing into a deceased person that was found adjacent to Highway 15 near Smiths Falls. Police say the most recent information indicates the death was the result of a hit-and-run collision. -
Maple View Lodge fundraising committee reaches $1.5M, halfway to campaign total
The fundraising committee for the Maple View Lodge has reached the halfway mark for their fundraising goal. They say campaign contributions thus far total $1,546,112. -
Health Unit delays opening of new Kemptville location
Renovation delays have caused a delay in the opening of the new Kemptville Campus for the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit. Officials say an opening date will be announced when it is confirmed. -
Brockville Police respond to report of suspects attempting to enter vehicles parked in driveways
A 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged after Brockville Police were told about a group of people who were trying to get into parked cars in the area of Salisbury Avenue, Sevenoaks Avenue and Bisley Crescent. -
Drugs, firearms seized as OPP execute search warrant in Smiths Falls, Ont.
A 34-year-old and 57-year-old both from Smiths Falls have been arrested and charged after several police units executed a search warrant at a residence in the town. Officers seized suspected cocaine, opioids, and firearms. -
Safety Council warns motorists of the risk of distracted driving
December 1st to 7th is National Safe Driving Week and the Canada Safety Council is offering some crucial steps to take as everyday Canadians to ensure we can collectively create safer roads for everyone.
