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SUMMARY:Canine Watersports Canada Canadian Dock Jumping Championships
DESCRIPTION:Canine Watersports Canada Canadian Dock Jumping Championships \nAugust 28\, 29 & 30\, 2026 \nCentennial Park beside Hardy Park.
URL:https://hometowntv12.ca/event/canine-watersports-canada-canadian-dock-jumping-championships/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:Centennial Park\, 98 Water St W\, Brockville
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Entertainment/Music/Theatre,Festivals/Fairs,General Events
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SUMMARY:Youth Opportunities in the Arts Presents Fame Jr. The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Youth Opportunities in the Arts is presenting Fame Jr. The Musical this Friday\, August 28th\, 29th & 30th at Arts Hub Brockville. \nDon’t miss this inspiring\, high-energy production celebrating dreams\, determination\, and the power of the performing arts. \nProduced by Deanna Powers and Harold Hess and Directed by Chris Coyea. Music Director\, Judy Quick and Choreographer Anita Mortsch. \nShows are on Friday\, August 28 @ 7:00 p.m.\, Saturday\, August 29 @ 2:00 p.m.\, Sunday\, August 30 @ 2:00 p.m. \nTickets are $15 for youth and $25 for adult. Tickets are on sale now at TicketsPlease.ca!
URL:https://hometowntv12.ca/event/youth-opportunities-in-the-arts-presents-fame-jr-the-musical/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:The Arts Hub Brockville\, 32 Park Street\, Brockville
CATEGORIES:Charity/Fundraising Events,Community Events,Entertainment/Music/Theatre,General Events
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SUMMARY:Cardinal LabourFest
DESCRIPTION:The annual Cardinal Labour Day LabourFest is being held September 4\, 5\, 6 & 7\, 2026. \nTonight will see a steak dinner being held from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the legion followed by live entertainment by Cory Coons starting at 8:00pm. \nCanine Watersports Canada will be there from Saturday\, September 5th to Monday\, September 7th. \nThere will also be a BBQ on Saturday\, all day\, live music featuring 8th Mile\, Spencer Scharf and Cindy Goldberg from noon until 7:00pm on Saturday. Also there will be a Show & Shine from noon until 3:00pm. \nIn addition\, there will be a Horseshoe Tournament\, Cornhole Tournament and Royal Canadian Wrestling starting at 6:00pm on Saturday outdoors in front of legion. \nSunday will see a breakfast hosted by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary from 8:00am to 11:00am. \nThe popular LabourFest Parade is set to start at 11:00am. This year’s theme is ‘Labour Day’ celebrating the workers\, the trades and community members who keep our communities strong. \nParade lineup begins at 10:00am on Disheau and First Street. \nSunday will also feature\, live music by Lyric Rogers and Jamison\, along with a petting zoo\, bouncy castles\, fishing pond\, ice cream social\, food truck\, luminary lane and fireworks at dusk. \nLabour Day Monday will feature the breakfast from 8:00am to 11:00am again\, Soap Box Derby starting at 9:00am. \nAt noon on Monday is the 50/50 draw. \nFor more information and latest updates\, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/cardinalfestivalcommittee/
URL:https://hometowntv12.ca/event/cardinal-labourfest/2026-09-04/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Entertainment/Music/Theatre,Festivals/Fairs,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260904T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260904T213000
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SUMMARY:96th Annual North Augusta Labour Day Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \nHosted by the North Augusta Recreation Committee\, the 96th Annual North Augusta Labour Day Festival is taking place Friday\, September 4th to Monday\, September 7th\, 2026 in North Augusta. \nFriday will see a Mixed Rec Slo-Pitch Tournament\, Euchre\, Kids Movie at the fire hall and fireworks after last slo-pitch game. \nOn Saturday there will be a village-wide garage sale\, vendor sidewalk sales\, a Car Show\, swap meet and kids mini cars at the soccer field. There will also be a horse-shoe tournament\, kid’s inflatables\, face painting and live music by Kevin Rivette\, Jimi Martin and the Lads Saturday night. \nThe Old Timers Fastball Tournament starts the day on Sunday\, followed by an Ecumenical Church Service\, Kids Inflatables\, face painting\, and Live Music with the Rock & Roll Cowboys. \nSunday will also see Fairies in the Village\, Arts & Crafts in the park with special guests\, Tinker Bell and Laurie the Mermaid\, a Car Rally and live music from James King and Amanda Keeley Sunday night. \nLabour Day Monday will include\, Old Timers Fastball Tournament\, a Pie Drop\, Petting Zoo\, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides\, monster School Bus\, a Kids’ Carnival\, Bingo\, Jujitsu Demonstrations\, kids frog jumping contest\, Jell-O eating contest and an egg toss. \nThe popular Labour Day Parade begins with registration at 11:00 am and starting at noon. \nLive music on Monday will feature Riverside Swing in the afternoon followed by Mark Bergman and then Deb Currier. \nFor more information and full schedule please visit: https://www.facebook.com/NorthAugustaRecreationCommittee
URL:https://hometowntv12.ca/event/96th-annual-north-augusta-labour-day-festival/2026-09-04/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Entertainment/Music/Theatre,Festivals/Fairs,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260905T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260905T220000
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SUMMARY:96th Annual North Augusta Labour Day Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \nHosted by the North Augusta Recreation Committee\, the 96th Annual North Augusta Labour Day Festival is taking place Friday\, September 4th to Monday\, September 7th\, 2026 in North Augusta. \nFriday will see a Mixed Rec Slo-Pitch Tournament\, Euchre\, Kids Movie at the fire hall and fireworks after last slo-pitch game. \nOn Saturday there will be a village-wide garage sale\, vendor sidewalk sales\, a Car Show\, swap meet and kids mini cars at the soccer field. There will also be a horse-shoe tournament\, kid’s inflatables\, face painting and live music by Kevin Rivette\, Jimi Martin and the Lads Saturday night. \nThe Old Timers Fastball Tournament starts the day on Sunday\, followed by an Ecumenical Church Service\, Kids Inflatables\, face painting\, and Live Music with the Rock & Roll Cowboys. \nSunday will also see Fairies in the Village\, Arts & Crafts in the park with special guests\, Tinker Bell and Laurie the Mermaid\, a Car Rally and live music from James King and Amanda Keeley Sunday night. \nLabour Day Monday will include\, Old Timers Fastball Tournament\, a Pie Drop\, Petting Zoo\, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides\, monster School Bus\, a Kids’ Carnival\, Bingo\, Jujitsu Demonstrations\, kids frog jumping contest\, Jell-O eating contest and an egg toss. \nThe popular Labour Day Parade begins with registration at 11:00 am and starting at noon. \nLive music on Monday will feature Riverside Swing in the afternoon followed by Mark Bergman and then Deb Currier. \nFor more information and full schedule please visit: https://www.facebook.com/NorthAugustaRecreationCommittee
URL:https://hometowntv12.ca/event/96th-annual-north-augusta-labour-day-festival/2026-09-05/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Entertainment/Music/Theatre,Festivals/Fairs,General Events
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SUMMARY:Cardinal LabourFest
DESCRIPTION:The annual Cardinal Labour Day LabourFest is being held September 4\, 5\, 6 & 7\, 2026. \nTonight will see a steak dinner being held from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the legion followed by live entertainment by Cory Coons starting at 8:00pm. \nCanine Watersports Canada will be there from Saturday\, September 5th to Monday\, September 7th. \nThere will also be a BBQ on Saturday\, all day\, live music featuring 8th Mile\, Spencer Scharf and Cindy Goldberg from noon until 7:00pm on Saturday. Also there will be a Show & Shine from noon until 3:00pm. \nIn addition\, there will be a Horseshoe Tournament\, Cornhole Tournament and Royal Canadian Wrestling starting at 6:00pm on Saturday outdoors in front of legion. \nSunday will see a breakfast hosted by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary from 8:00am to 11:00am. \nThe popular LabourFest Parade is set to start at 11:00am. This year’s theme is ‘Labour Day’ celebrating the workers\, the trades and community members who keep our communities strong. \nParade lineup begins at 10:00am on Disheau and First Street. \nSunday will also feature\, live music by Lyric Rogers and Jamison\, along with a petting zoo\, bouncy castles\, fishing pond\, ice cream social\, food truck\, luminary lane and fireworks at dusk. \nLabour Day Monday will feature the breakfast from 8:00am to 11:00am again\, Soap Box Derby starting at 9:00am. \nAt noon on Monday is the 50/50 draw. \nFor more information and latest updates\, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/cardinalfestivalcommittee/
URL:https://hometowntv12.ca/event/cardinal-labourfest/2026-09-05/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Entertainment/Music/Theatre,Festivals/Fairs,General Events
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SUMMARY:Cardinal LabourFest
DESCRIPTION:The annual Cardinal Labour Day LabourFest is being held September 4\, 5\, 6 & 7\, 2026. \nTonight will see a steak dinner being held from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the legion followed by live entertainment by Cory Coons starting at 8:00pm. \nCanine Watersports Canada will be there from Saturday\, September 5th to Monday\, September 7th. \nThere will also be a BBQ on Saturday\, all day\, live music featuring 8th Mile\, Spencer Scharf and Cindy Goldberg from noon until 7:00pm on Saturday. Also there will be a Show & Shine from noon until 3:00pm. \nIn addition\, there will be a Horseshoe Tournament\, Cornhole Tournament and Royal Canadian Wrestling starting at 6:00pm on Saturday outdoors in front of legion. \nSunday will see a breakfast hosted by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary from 8:00am to 11:00am. \nThe popular LabourFest Parade is set to start at 11:00am. This year’s theme is ‘Labour Day’ celebrating the workers\, the trades and community members who keep our communities strong. \nParade lineup begins at 10:00am on Disheau and First Street. \nSunday will also feature\, live music by Lyric Rogers and Jamison\, along with a petting zoo\, bouncy castles\, fishing pond\, ice cream social\, food truck\, luminary lane and fireworks at dusk. \nLabour Day Monday will feature the breakfast from 8:00am to 11:00am again\, Soap Box Derby starting at 9:00am. \nAt noon on Monday is the 50/50 draw. \nFor more information and latest updates\, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/cardinalfestivalcommittee/
URL:https://hometowntv12.ca/event/cardinal-labourfest/2026-09-06/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Entertainment/Music/Theatre,Festivals/Fairs,General Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260906T220000
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SUMMARY:96th Annual North Augusta Labour Day Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \nHosted by the North Augusta Recreation Committee\, the 96th Annual North Augusta Labour Day Festival is taking place Friday\, September 4th to Monday\, September 7th\, 2026 in North Augusta. \nFriday will see a Mixed Rec Slo-Pitch Tournament\, Euchre\, Kids Movie at the fire hall and fireworks after last slo-pitch game. \nOn Saturday there will be a village-wide garage sale\, vendor sidewalk sales\, a Car Show\, swap meet and kids mini cars at the soccer field. There will also be a horse-shoe tournament\, kid’s inflatables\, face painting and live music by Kevin Rivette\, Jimi Martin and the Lads Saturday night. \nThe Old Timers Fastball Tournament starts the day on Sunday\, followed by an Ecumenical Church Service\, Kids Inflatables\, face painting\, and Live Music with the Rock & Roll Cowboys. \nSunday will also see Fairies in the Village\, Arts & Crafts in the park with special guests\, Tinker Bell and Laurie the Mermaid\, a Car Rally and live music from James King and Amanda Keeley Sunday night. \nLabour Day Monday will include\, Old Timers Fastball Tournament\, a Pie Drop\, Petting Zoo\, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides\, monster School Bus\, a Kids’ Carnival\, Bingo\, Jujitsu Demonstrations\, kids frog jumping contest\, Jell-O eating contest and an egg toss. \nThe popular Labour Day Parade begins with registration at 11:00 am and starting at noon. \nLive music on Monday will feature Riverside Swing in the afternoon followed by Mark Bergman and then Deb Currier. \nFor more information and full schedule please visit: https://www.facebook.com/NorthAugustaRecreationCommittee
URL:https://hometowntv12.ca/event/96th-annual-north-augusta-labour-day-festival/2026-09-06/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Entertainment/Music/Theatre,Festivals/Fairs,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260907T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260904T210316Z
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SUMMARY:Cardinal LabourFest
DESCRIPTION:The annual Cardinal Labour Day LabourFest is being held September 4\, 5\, 6 & 7\, 2026. \nTonight will see a steak dinner being held from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the legion followed by live entertainment by Cory Coons starting at 8:00pm. \nCanine Watersports Canada will be there from Saturday\, September 5th to Monday\, September 7th. \nThere will also be a BBQ on Saturday\, all day\, live music featuring 8th Mile\, Spencer Scharf and Cindy Goldberg from noon until 7:00pm on Saturday. Also there will be a Show & Shine from noon until 3:00pm. \nIn addition\, there will be a Horseshoe Tournament\, Cornhole Tournament and Royal Canadian Wrestling starting at 6:00pm on Saturday outdoors in front of legion. \nSunday will see a breakfast hosted by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary from 8:00am to 11:00am. \nThe popular LabourFest Parade is set to start at 11:00am. This year’s theme is ‘Labour Day’ celebrating the workers\, the trades and community members who keep our communities strong. \nParade lineup begins at 10:00am on Disheau and First Street. \nSunday will also feature\, live music by Lyric Rogers and Jamison\, along with a petting zoo\, bouncy castles\, fishing pond\, ice cream social\, food truck\, luminary lane and fireworks at dusk. \nLabour Day Monday will feature the breakfast from 8:00am to 11:00am again\, Soap Box Derby starting at 9:00am. \nAt noon on Monday is the 50/50 draw. \nFor more information and latest updates\, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/cardinalfestivalcommittee/
URL:https://hometowntv12.ca/event/cardinal-labourfest/2026-09-07/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Entertainment/Music/Theatre,Festivals/Fairs,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260907T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260907T180000
DTSTAMP:20260901T142653Z
CREATED:20260901T142653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T142653Z
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SUMMARY:96th Annual North Augusta Labour Day Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \nHosted by the North Augusta Recreation Committee\, the 96th Annual North Augusta Labour Day Festival is taking place Friday\, September 4th to Monday\, September 7th\, 2026 in North Augusta. \nFriday will see a Mixed Rec Slo-Pitch Tournament\, Euchre\, Kids Movie at the fire hall and fireworks after last slo-pitch game. \nOn Saturday there will be a village-wide garage sale\, vendor sidewalk sales\, a Car Show\, swap meet and kids mini cars at the soccer field. There will also be a horse-shoe tournament\, kid’s inflatables\, face painting and live music by Kevin Rivette\, Jimi Martin and the Lads Saturday night. \nThe Old Timers Fastball Tournament starts the day on Sunday\, followed by an Ecumenical Church Service\, Kids Inflatables\, face painting\, and Live Music with the Rock & Roll Cowboys. \nSunday will also see Fairies in the Village\, Arts & Crafts in the park with special guests\, Tinker Bell and Laurie the Mermaid\, a Car Rally and live music from James King and Amanda Keeley Sunday night. \nLabour Day Monday will include\, Old Timers Fastball Tournament\, a Pie Drop\, Petting Zoo\, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides\, monster School Bus\, a Kids’ Carnival\, Bingo\, Jujitsu Demonstrations\, kids frog jumping contest\, Jell-O eating contest and an egg toss. \nThe popular Labour Day Parade begins with registration at 11:00 am and starting at noon. \nLive music on Monday will feature Riverside Swing in the afternoon followed by Mark Bergman and then Deb Currier. \nFor more information and full schedule please visit: https://www.facebook.com/NorthAugustaRecreationCommittee
URL:https://hometowntv12.ca/event/96th-annual-north-augusta-labour-day-festival/2026-09-07/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Entertainment/Music/Theatre,Festivals/Fairs,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260910T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260910T213000
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual St. Lawrence Writer's Festival
DESCRIPTION:The St. Lawrence Writers Festival returns for its second year this weekend\, from September 10–13\, bringing an outstanding lineup of Canadian authors\, poets\, and literary personalities to Brockville. \nHeld primarily at Arts Hub Brockville\, 32 Park Street\, transforming Arts Hub Brockville into a vibrant centre of literary discussion\, creativity\, and intellectual exchange. \nThe festivities commence this Thursday evening with national best-selling author Waubgeshig Rice (Moon of the Crusted Snow\, Moon of the Turning Leaves)\, and the return of Wayne Johnston (new release: The Novice of Holloway Hall) and Terry Fallis (The Marionette) in conversation with Rod Carley. \nFriday afternoon features award-winning author Gary Barwin (new release: The Comedian’s Book of the Dead)\, new releases from area writer Heidi Reimer (What We Found Instead)\, Heidi von Palleske (The Lost Queen)\, Hollay Ghadery (The Unravelling of OU)\, and Catherine Bush’s 2025 critically acclaimed short story collection SKIN. \nAudiences are in for a treat Friday evening with best selling Newfoundland author\, the imitable Donna Morrissey (new memoir: Tell It to the Water)\, in conversation with acclaimed Calgary writer\, Ali Bryan. \nStart your Saturday with a Poetry panel (featuring Brockville-born Carolyn Van Der Meer\, Kim Fahner\, Kingston’s Armand Garnett Ruffo\, and Ottawa poet Margo LaPierre) followed by a Romantasy panel with three of Canada’s hottest romantasy writers (H. Leighton Dickson (new release: Ship of Spells)\, Shade Lapite (debut release: Goddess Crown)\, and Kelley Armstrong (new release: An Ordinary Sort of Evil. \nDo you want to know how the publishing industry works? Attend Patricia Westerhoff’s “How to Get Published in Canada” lunchtime workshop\, followed by a Historical Fiction panel featuring Giles Blunt (new release: Bad Juliet and author of the Cardinal TV series now on Netflix)\, Donna Morrissey (Rage the Night)\, Lucy Black (new release: The Quilting of Scars)\, and Frances Boyle (new release: Skin Hunger). The afternoon concludes with an eclectic Contemporary Fiction Panel featuring Russell Smith (new release: Self Care)\, Governor-General award-winning playwright Judith Thompson’s debut novel In Crow’s Field\, Giller nominated Dennis Bock’s new release Strangers at the Red Door\, and Darlene Madott’s new release Closing Ceremonies and Dying Times). \nOne of the festival’s most popular events returns this year – a Saturday night cruise with 1000 Islands and Seaway Cruise Lines! This year’s cruise takes a romantic turn as it transforms into “The Love Boat!” \nOn Sunday\, the festival isn’t going to the dogs\, but it is going to the cats — Hilton the rescue Tabby to be purr-cise. Join us for the Cat Meow’s brunch followed by the book launch of The Great Catsby by Hilton\, a catification of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic (adapted/translated by award-winning humour writer Rod Carley and illustrated by Quebec-based illustrator Juliette Miron). Join Hilton and friends in conversation with Terry Fallis (free event). \nOther featured authors include Carolyn Bennett\, Celia Godkin\, Daniel Goodwin\, Lois Lorimer\, Michael Mirolla\, Emily Weedon\, and Ron Zajac. \nFor more information please visit: https://www.stlawrencewritersfestival.ca/ \n 
URL:https://hometowntv12.ca/event/2nd-annual-st-lawrence-writers-festival/2026-09-10/
CATEGORIES:Arts-Books,Community Events,General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260911T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260909T154204Z
CREATED:20260909T154204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T154204Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual St. Lawrence Writer's Festival
DESCRIPTION:The St. Lawrence Writers Festival returns for its second year this weekend\, from September 10–13\, bringing an outstanding lineup of Canadian authors\, poets\, and literary personalities to Brockville. \nHeld primarily at Arts Hub Brockville\, 32 Park Street\, transforming Arts Hub Brockville into a vibrant centre of literary discussion\, creativity\, and intellectual exchange. \nThe festivities commence this Thursday evening with national best-selling author Waubgeshig Rice (Moon of the Crusted Snow\, Moon of the Turning Leaves)\, and the return of Wayne Johnston (new release: The Novice of Holloway Hall) and Terry Fallis (The Marionette) in conversation with Rod Carley. \nFriday afternoon features award-winning author Gary Barwin (new release: The Comedian’s Book of the Dead)\, new releases from area writer Heidi Reimer (What We Found Instead)\, Heidi von Palleske (The Lost Queen)\, Hollay Ghadery (The Unravelling of OU)\, and Catherine Bush’s 2025 critically acclaimed short story collection SKIN. \nAudiences are in for a treat Friday evening with best selling Newfoundland author\, the imitable Donna Morrissey (new memoir: Tell It to the Water)\, in conversation with acclaimed Calgary writer\, Ali Bryan. \nStart your Saturday with a Poetry panel (featuring Brockville-born Carolyn Van Der Meer\, Kim Fahner\, Kingston’s Armand Garnett Ruffo\, and Ottawa poet Margo LaPierre) followed by a Romantasy panel with three of Canada’s hottest romantasy writers (H. Leighton Dickson (new release: Ship of Spells)\, Shade Lapite (debut release: Goddess Crown)\, and Kelley Armstrong (new release: An Ordinary Sort of Evil. \nDo you want to know how the publishing industry works? Attend Patricia Westerhoff’s “How to Get Published in Canada” lunchtime workshop\, followed by a Historical Fiction panel featuring Giles Blunt (new release: Bad Juliet and author of the Cardinal TV series now on Netflix)\, Donna Morrissey (Rage the Night)\, Lucy Black (new release: The Quilting of Scars)\, and Frances Boyle (new release: Skin Hunger). The afternoon concludes with an eclectic Contemporary Fiction Panel featuring Russell Smith (new release: Self Care)\, Governor-General award-winning playwright Judith Thompson’s debut novel In Crow’s Field\, Giller nominated Dennis Bock’s new release Strangers at the Red Door\, and Darlene Madott’s new release Closing Ceremonies and Dying Times). \nOne of the festival’s most popular events returns this year – a Saturday night cruise with 1000 Islands and Seaway Cruise Lines! This year’s cruise takes a romantic turn as it transforms into “The Love Boat!” \nOn Sunday\, the festival isn’t going to the dogs\, but it is going to the cats — Hilton the rescue Tabby to be purr-cise. Join us for the Cat Meow’s brunch followed by the book launch of The Great Catsby by Hilton\, a catification of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic (adapted/translated by award-winning humour writer Rod Carley and illustrated by Quebec-based illustrator Juliette Miron). Join Hilton and friends in conversation with Terry Fallis (free event). \nOther featured authors include Carolyn Bennett\, Celia Godkin\, Daniel Goodwin\, Lois Lorimer\, Michael Mirolla\, Emily Weedon\, and Ron Zajac. \nFor more information please visit: https://www.stlawrencewritersfestival.ca/ \n 
URL:https://hometowntv12.ca/event/2nd-annual-st-lawrence-writers-festival/2026-09-11/
CATEGORIES:Arts-Books,Community Events,General Events
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SUMMARY:6th Annual Front of Yonge Paddle Poker Run
DESCRIPTION:The 6th annual Front of Yonge Paddle Poker Run is being held on Saturday\, September 12th starting out from Brown’s Bay. \nRegistration is now closed\, but spectators are more than welcome to come out and help send off this year’s paddlers. \nThe Paddle Poker Run is an event that encourages people to get outside to celebrate and enjoy the St. Lawrence River in an eco-friendly way. All river-appropriate paddle craft are welcome (kayak\, canoe\, etc.).
URL:https://hometowntv12.ca/event/6th-annual-front-of-yonge-paddle-poker-run/
LOCATION:Brown’s Bay\, 1231-1241 Thousand Islands Pkwy\, Front of Yonge Township
CATEGORIES:Charity/Fundraising Events,Community Events,General Events,Health & Wellness
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260912T230000
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual St. Lawrence Writer's Festival
DESCRIPTION:The St. Lawrence Writers Festival returns for its second year this weekend\, from September 10–13\, bringing an outstanding lineup of Canadian authors\, poets\, and literary personalities to Brockville. \nHeld primarily at Arts Hub Brockville\, 32 Park Street\, transforming Arts Hub Brockville into a vibrant centre of literary discussion\, creativity\, and intellectual exchange. \nThe festivities commence this Thursday evening with national best-selling author Waubgeshig Rice (Moon of the Crusted Snow\, Moon of the Turning Leaves)\, and the return of Wayne Johnston (new release: The Novice of Holloway Hall) and Terry Fallis (The Marionette) in conversation with Rod Carley. \nFriday afternoon features award-winning author Gary Barwin (new release: The Comedian’s Book of the Dead)\, new releases from area writer Heidi Reimer (What We Found Instead)\, Heidi von Palleske (The Lost Queen)\, Hollay Ghadery (The Unravelling of OU)\, and Catherine Bush’s 2025 critically acclaimed short story collection SKIN. \nAudiences are in for a treat Friday evening with best selling Newfoundland author\, the imitable Donna Morrissey (new memoir: Tell It to the Water)\, in conversation with acclaimed Calgary writer\, Ali Bryan. \nStart your Saturday with a Poetry panel (featuring Brockville-born Carolyn Van Der Meer\, Kim Fahner\, Kingston’s Armand Garnett Ruffo\, and Ottawa poet Margo LaPierre) followed by a Romantasy panel with three of Canada’s hottest romantasy writers (H. Leighton Dickson (new release: Ship of Spells)\, Shade Lapite (debut release: Goddess Crown)\, and Kelley Armstrong (new release: An Ordinary Sort of Evil. \nDo you want to know how the publishing industry works? Attend Patricia Westerhoff’s “How to Get Published in Canada” lunchtime workshop\, followed by a Historical Fiction panel featuring Giles Blunt (new release: Bad Juliet and author of the Cardinal TV series now on Netflix)\, Donna Morrissey (Rage the Night)\, Lucy Black (new release: The Quilting of Scars)\, and Frances Boyle (new release: Skin Hunger). The afternoon concludes with an eclectic Contemporary Fiction Panel featuring Russell Smith (new release: Self Care)\, Governor-General award-winning playwright Judith Thompson’s debut novel In Crow’s Field\, Giller nominated Dennis Bock’s new release Strangers at the Red Door\, and Darlene Madott’s new release Closing Ceremonies and Dying Times). \nOne of the festival’s most popular events returns this year – a Saturday night cruise with 1000 Islands and Seaway Cruise Lines! This year’s cruise takes a romantic turn as it transforms into “The Love Boat!” \nOn Sunday\, the festival isn’t going to the dogs\, but it is going to the cats — Hilton the rescue Tabby to be purr-cise. Join us for the Cat Meow’s brunch followed by the book launch of The Great Catsby by Hilton\, a catification of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic (adapted/translated by award-winning humour writer Rod Carley and illustrated by Quebec-based illustrator Juliette Miron). Join Hilton and friends in conversation with Terry Fallis (free event). \nOther featured authors include Carolyn Bennett\, Celia Godkin\, Daniel Goodwin\, Lois Lorimer\, Michael Mirolla\, Emily Weedon\, and Ron Zajac. \nFor more information please visit: https://www.stlawrencewritersfestival.ca/ \n 
URL:https://hometowntv12.ca/event/2nd-annual-st-lawrence-writers-festival/2026-09-12/
CATEGORIES:Arts-Books,Community Events,General Events
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T154204Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual St. Lawrence Writer's Festival
DESCRIPTION:The St. Lawrence Writers Festival returns for its second year this weekend\, from September 10–13\, bringing an outstanding lineup of Canadian authors\, poets\, and literary personalities to Brockville. \nHeld primarily at Arts Hub Brockville\, 32 Park Street\, transforming Arts Hub Brockville into a vibrant centre of literary discussion\, creativity\, and intellectual exchange. \nThe festivities commence this Thursday evening with national best-selling author Waubgeshig Rice (Moon of the Crusted Snow\, Moon of the Turning Leaves)\, and the return of Wayne Johnston (new release: The Novice of Holloway Hall) and Terry Fallis (The Marionette) in conversation with Rod Carley. \nFriday afternoon features award-winning author Gary Barwin (new release: The Comedian’s Book of the Dead)\, new releases from area writer Heidi Reimer (What We Found Instead)\, Heidi von Palleske (The Lost Queen)\, Hollay Ghadery (The Unravelling of OU)\, and Catherine Bush’s 2025 critically acclaimed short story collection SKIN. \nAudiences are in for a treat Friday evening with best selling Newfoundland author\, the imitable Donna Morrissey (new memoir: Tell It to the Water)\, in conversation with acclaimed Calgary writer\, Ali Bryan. \nStart your Saturday with a Poetry panel (featuring Brockville-born Carolyn Van Der Meer\, Kim Fahner\, Kingston’s Armand Garnett Ruffo\, and Ottawa poet Margo LaPierre) followed by a Romantasy panel with three of Canada’s hottest romantasy writers (H. Leighton Dickson (new release: Ship of Spells)\, Shade Lapite (debut release: Goddess Crown)\, and Kelley Armstrong (new release: An Ordinary Sort of Evil. \nDo you want to know how the publishing industry works? Attend Patricia Westerhoff’s “How to Get Published in Canada” lunchtime workshop\, followed by a Historical Fiction panel featuring Giles Blunt (new release: Bad Juliet and author of the Cardinal TV series now on Netflix)\, Donna Morrissey (Rage the Night)\, Lucy Black (new release: The Quilting of Scars)\, and Frances Boyle (new release: Skin Hunger). The afternoon concludes with an eclectic Contemporary Fiction Panel featuring Russell Smith (new release: Self Care)\, Governor-General award-winning playwright Judith Thompson’s debut novel In Crow’s Field\, Giller nominated Dennis Bock’s new release Strangers at the Red Door\, and Darlene Madott’s new release Closing Ceremonies and Dying Times). \nOne of the festival’s most popular events returns this year – a Saturday night cruise with 1000 Islands and Seaway Cruise Lines! This year’s cruise takes a romantic turn as it transforms into “The Love Boat!” \nOn Sunday\, the festival isn’t going to the dogs\, but it is going to the cats — Hilton the rescue Tabby to be purr-cise. Join us for the Cat Meow’s brunch followed by the book launch of The Great Catsby by Hilton\, a catification of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic (adapted/translated by award-winning humour writer Rod Carley and illustrated by Quebec-based illustrator Juliette Miron). Join Hilton and friends in conversation with Terry Fallis (free event). \nOther featured authors include Carolyn Bennett\, Celia Godkin\, Daniel Goodwin\, Lois Lorimer\, Michael Mirolla\, Emily Weedon\, and Ron Zajac. \nFor more information please visit: https://www.stlawrencewritersfestival.ca/ \n 
URL:https://hometowntv12.ca/event/2nd-annual-st-lawrence-writers-festival/2026-09-13/
CATEGORIES:Arts-Books,Community Events,General Events
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