Brockville

• Future of Brockville’s homeless shelter uncertain

  Brockville's only homeless shelter faces closure due to a $150,000 funding shortfall, turning away six people nightly. Urgent government support is needed.

  Canada

  Jul 11
  
• No foul play in drowning death at Canteen Park: Brockville police

  Emergency crews were called to reports of a person in distress in the St. Lawrence River in the waterfront park Monday morning.

  Canada

  Apr 1
  
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• Man charged in violent attempt to kidnap dog in Brockville, Ont.

  Police in Brockville, Ont., have arrested a man who allegedly swung a knife at a grocery store customer while trying to steal the customer's dog.

  Crime

  Mar 12
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• Opposition persists to Brockville John Street housing proposal

  Residents of Brockville are pushing back against a proposed co-living housing proposal for a downtown property.

  Canada

  Feb 8
• Supreme Court of Canada sides with Brockville in fight with Tall Ships developer

  The Supreme Court's dismissal holds up the Ontario Court of Appeal's decision in favour of the City of Brockville in its legal battle against Tall Ships Landing Developments.

  Politics

  Jan 12
• Budgets loom for eastern Ontario municipalities

  Some eastern Ontario municipalities are tackling budget hikes for vital services and infrastructure, with some facing a tax increase of up to 17.8 per cent.

  Canada

  Jan 10
• Brockville Mayor responds to local MP, MPP’s open letter: ‘Holiday publicity stunts’

  Letter follows call for the city to donate an already-leased municipal property for supportive housing.

  Politics

  Jan 5
• OPP investigate fatal crash near Brockville

  Emergency crews were called to the crash on Sharpe's Lane around 1:30 a.m. Saturday.

  Canada

  Dec 18, 2023
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• Partnership aims to bring health-care workers to Brockville

  The City of Brockville is on a recruitment blitz, targeting health-care workers. The city's general hospital says staff are overworked and it can't fill vacancies fast enough. 

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2023
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• Proposed boarding house worries some Brockville residents

  Mirabel Property Management is hoping to turn a former fur depot into a boarding house for transient residents, but according to those who live in the area, it's not a good mix.

  Politics

  Sep 6, 2023