Recorder & Times – Brockville Newswatch

Battling Brockville bike petitions

February 25, 2016 Bill Kingston

Duelling petitions are now appealing to the public to take a stand for or against planned cycling lanes on Laurier Boulevard. Read more about the […]

Shooting range approved

February 8, 2016 Bill Kingston

After months of planning and consultations, township councillors gave the green light to a controversial firing range for north of Brockville last night. Read more […]

Policing study to focus on savings

January 6, 2016 Bill Kingston

No regional policing, no countywide OPP costing. A United Counties special committee tasked with providing a Leeds and Grenville perspective on efforts to reduce municipal […]

Aquatarium’s $3.5M problem

January 6, 2016 Bill Kingston

The cost of Brockville’s planned signature tourism attraction has risen from $22 million to $25.5 million. And as the cost of the Aquatarium rises, city […]

Opposition group incorporates, retains counsel

December 20, 2015 Bill Kingston

A military training facility is nothing like a dance studio, so they should be subject to different zoning bylaws. This is according to Elizabethtown-Kitley Residents’ […]

First Syrian family is here

December 17, 2015 Bill Kingston

After months of waiting, Brockville quietly welcomed its first Syrian refugee family on Wednesday. Read more about the new family here.

Rights of disabled stressed at inquest

December 17, 2015 Bill Kingston

A coroner’s jury considering recommendations at an inquest into the death of Jamie Hawley received conflicting advice prior to breaking for deliberations late Wednesday afternoon. […]

Roads repair a priority in Etown

December 8, 2015 Bill Kingston

The budget process underway in Elizabethtown-Kitley Township has identified roads work in the municipality as a priority item. Read more about the budget process here.

‘The more eyes … the better,’ Brockville inquest hears

December 8, 2015 Bill Kingston

Potential avenues to prevent another death the likes of that suffered by James (Jamie) Hawley at the hands of his brother in their shared Prescott […]

New fire trucks a priority for township

December 2, 2015 Bill Kingston

Aging fire trucks are becoming a financial burden on the township of Elizabethtown-Kitley, which is exploring a plan to replace the vehicles. Read more about […]