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Honouring Local Police Force Members
Very honoured to recognize Brockville Police Sgt. Eric Ruigrok & Shawn Borgford & Cst. Dustin Gamble, Ross McCullough & Geoff Fearon for their incredible heroism saving 2 residents from attempting to take their own lives. Our community is grateful for law enforcements who keep us safe.
December 17, 2020Congrats to Edwardsburgh Cardinal Citizen of the Year!
Small businesses make our community great. Congratulations to Spencerville entrepreneur Gina Vacchio of Little Sisterz Restaurant for being named this year’s Citizen of the Year by the Township of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal and for all your success and hard work.
December 16, 2020Supporting the Vulnerable in Our Communities
Great to check out the work of local organizations making a positive impact on our community with the support of the United Way Leeds & Grenville, the Brockville and Area Community Foundation, and the Government of Canada.
December 15, 2020
Bravery Nomination for young Canadian Heroes
An honour to recognize local heroes today in our community with MPP Steve Clark. The bravery of Dylan Carbino, Marina Clark and Alexandra Dow who risked their lives to save two strangers and their dog from a burning boat is incredibly heroic and our community is a better one because of it.
You can watch my statement, from December 4, 2020, given in Parliament honouring these young Canadians.
December 09, 2020Touring Newterra in Brockville with MP Gary Vidal, Shadow Minister for Indigenous Services
Productive discussions and tour with Shadow Minister for Indigenous Services Gary Vidal, MP and representatives of Newterra in Brockville. Canada must find solutions to provide safe drinking water to every Indigenous community.
December 07, 2020Great Fun at the Gananoque Christmas Parade
Great turnout and high spirits last night at the Festival of Lights standstill parade in the Town of Gananoque! Thanks to all of the participants, volunteers, and to the 1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce! 
Grand Opening of Reborn by Catherine Swift
We celebrated the grand opening of Kemptville’s newest local business Reborn by CatherineFit Personal Training. Proudly joined Mayor Nancy Peckford, North Grenville, Deputy Mayor Jim McManaman, and Councillor Doreen O’Sullivan along with Old Town Kemptville BIA to congratulate owner Catherine Swail on her success and contribution to our community.
December 01, 2020Front of Yonge Fire Department Recognitions
Huge thanks to firefighters & first responders for keeping our communities safe, like the dedicated volunteers at the Front Of Yonge Fire Department. I was proud to recognize Chief Greg Halladay for his 45 years of service and Richard Marcoux for his 20 years of service. Congratulations also to Jennifer Bradford, Lindsay Linton, Sam Clow, Rob Leeder, and Jamie Winter who are all marking their 5 years of service with the fire department.
November 25, 2020Shout out to Brockville General Hospital for their support during the birth of son Nathan
So honoured and blessed to stand in Canada's Parliament to share the wonderful news of the arrival of our son Nathan and to thank the team at Brockville General Hospital.
November 23, 2020Dedicated Help Line for Suicide Prevention Proposal
An important initiative to establish a national suicide prevention hotline was tabled in Parliament recently by Todd Doherty, MP, that deserves our support. Three digits. 9-8-8.
November 17, 2020
