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For those of you reeling from the pandemic and craving a night of high-caliber comedy, local funny lady and nationally-renowned comedian Deborah Kimmett is taking to the stage in Gananoque for a limited engagement, and we want to send you! Kimmett says her latest show, “Overnight Sensation,” centers around a
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*Paid Business Feature* The Thousand Islands Boat Museum has created an exciting marine hub for all ages, where river history can be seen, felt, and experienced. This summer, area residents and visitors alike can see the culmination of years of careful planning and detailed exhibit design come alive at the
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At around 9 p.m. on Friday, Jul. 8, 2022, a gay couple from Sarnia was walking down the street as people mingled outside Royal Canadian Legion Branch 92 in Gananoque. The couple wondered why everyone was dressed up for a prom. That’s when the couple were informed that 1000 Islands
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Gananoque Councillor Dennis O’Connor, who was recently reprimanded over a perceived conflict of interest, says he will not be seeking re-election in the fall. “I gave four years and I worked very, very hard despite what anybody likes to say, but I managed to do a lot of good things
Read more Gananoque Town Council has reprimanded Councillor Dennis O’Connor, following an integrity commissioner’s report that concluded the councillor put himself in a perceived conflict of interest. The report adds a more severe penalty is not necessary because O’Connor co-operated with the investigation and believed he was not in conflict. It adds
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Colour and culture will soon abound in downtown Gananoque. The Gananoque BIA has secured funding to create murals centred around youth, through the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative — an investment from the Government of Canada to transform public spaces in response to COVID-19. According to a release from the Gananoque
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The call for nominations for Champions of Gananoque is currently open, and the Town of Gananoque is encouraging the community to nominate individuals who, through volunteerism, have a direct impact on recreational and competitive sports in Gananoque. Three individuals will be chosen to receive the award through the nomination process.
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A late-night fire in central Gananoque has left one house destroyed and another extremely damaged, according to Gananoque Fire Chief Gord Howard. Gananoque Fire Service was called to Brock Street, a few blocks east of the Gananoque River, at approximately 11 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. Crews from both
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A truck driver who was charged with dangerous driving in the 2017 death of a Gananoque man has been acquitted. Superior Court Justice Graeme Mew acknowledged that his findings would no doubt be “disappointing” to the family of 46-year-old John Ross Moulton of Gananoque, who died in the crash, but
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UPDATE (Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022): Following an incredibly successful opening week at the Gord Brown Memorial Canada 150 Outdoor Rink, the Town of Gananoque has announced the implementation of a rotating schedule of activities that will establish dedicated ice time for both Shinny (Pick up Hockey) and Public Skating. According
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Next week, theatre enthusiasts have the opportunity to enjoy all the 2021 productions from the Thousand Islands Playhouse in the comfort of their homes. 2021 Replay is a week-long program that will run from Tuesday, Jan. 25 to Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. Viewers “Pay What You Can” to stream the
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As temperatures drop and the snow begins to pile up, the staff at Thousand Islands Playhouse in Gananoque, with the help of donations, are keeping the community warm for the second winter in a row. The local Salvation Army thrift store closed its doors in late 2020; That’s when Brett
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