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Kemptville's Hey Day sale welcomes treasure hunters this weekend

There will be bargain hunting in Kemptville Friday night and Saturday, as one of the largest indoor garage sales returns after a three-year pandemic hiatus.
Outdoor air quality in Leeds, Grenville, and Lanark Region continues causing health risks

Elevated levels of air pollution continue in Leeds, Grenville, and Lanark Region as smoke from forest fires burning in Ontario and Quebec lingers in the sky. Environment Canada says poor outdoor air quality will continue for several days.
Lanark OPP confirms three people dead in head-on collision on Hwy.7

Ontario Provincial Police say a third person has been confirmed deceased after being transported to the hospital following a head-on collision Highway 7 just West of Carleton Place.
Finalists announced for 8th annual MyView Youth Film Festival

Nine short films have been selected as finalists for the 2023 MyView Youth Film Festival in Brockville. Filmmakers ages 10-24 from across Eastern Ontario participated in hopes to take home the prize at the awards ceremony at the Brockville Arts Centre on Wednesday, June 14th.
UCDSB celebrates National Indigenous history month

Situated on the traditional Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee territories, the Upper Canada District School Board details the work they will be doing to celebrate and recognize National Indigenous history month across their schools.
Prescott man arrested for exposing himself in public

A 66-year-old man from Prescott is facing charges for an indecent act after OPP officers responded to a complaint of a man exposing himself on Edward Street in Prescott.
Lanark OPP partners with local government for "Bail Out" fundraiser

Members of local government have volunteered to be "arrested" for various "crimes" and they need donations from the public to be released. The OPP in Lanark County is collecting donations to assist area food banks.
Health risk from outdoor air quality in Leeds, Grenville, Lanark Region

The Health Unit for the Counties of Leeds, Grenville and Lanark is advising residents that air pollution from forest fires can be harmful to one's health. Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for much of Eastern Ontario including the local area.
City of Brockville announces new Fire Chief

Highly experienced fire service member Melanie Jones has been announced as the new Fire Chief of the City of Brockville. Chief Jones has held positions of senior leadership in fire departments in nearby communities and will being her new role in Brockville on July 17th.