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Reading for the E-C Public Library virtual reading program
Join me for a Christmas Eve reading of Deck The Halls: A Canadian Christmas Carol by Helaine Becker as part of the Edwardsburgh Cardinal Public Library virtual reading program to get more stories out to our community.
Bruce Wylie - a Hometown Hero
So great to visit with 104.9 JRFM Bruce Wylie and to congratulate him on being named a Hometown Hero. A staple in our community and in our mornings keeping us informed, Bruce is a dedicated volunteer, leader, and someone I get to call a friend.
December 20, 2020Thanking the Brockville Chamber of Commerce Tourism Team
A big thank you to Brockville & District Chamber of Commerce Tourism Team Katherine Hobbs, Deb Hamilton, Katherine Edgeley, Rebecca Bredin & Chamber Executive Director Pamela Robertson for all of your work for our community.
December 19, 2020Celebrating Local Business' 50th Anniversary
Congratulations to 1000 Islands Restaurant & Pizzeria’s George, Chrissy, Nick & Kanella on celebrating 50 years in business, a big milestone for this family run restaurant! Thank you for giving our community a place to celebrate happy events and enjoy family meals 
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! 
