Keith Dempsey

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Leeds and the Thousand Islands council takes next steps on drainage works, adopts recognition policy

6 days ago | thespec.com | Keith Dempsey

LANSDOWNE — Council for the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands (TLTI) has taken the next step toward major drainage improvements, and approved a new policy for recognizing milestones. At its June 16 meeting in Lansdowne, council accepted the engineer’s reports prepared by Robinson Consultants Inc. for modifications and improvements to both municipal drains.
Leeds and the Thousand Islands ends fire agreement with Front of Yonge

6 days ago | thespec.com | Keith Dempsey

LANSDOWNE — The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands (TLTI) is terminating a 23-year-old fire-protection agreement with the Township of Front of Yonge, citing overlapping service, limited benefits, and rising costs. Fire Chief Mike Prior said TLTI firefighters were already responding to all the same calls as Front of Yonge, despite the original agreement outlining a split in responsibilities. “We’re responding to all the same calls they’re responding to,” Prior told council.
Leeds and the Thousand Islands ends fire agreement with Front of Yonge

1 week ago | recorder.ca | Keith Dempsey

Author of the article: Keith Dempsey • Local Journalism Initiative ReporterPublished Jun 20, 2025 • 2 minute readThe mayor and entire council for the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands were returned to office by their constituents. Front, l-r, Coun. Jeff Lackie, Mayor Corinna Smith-Gatcke, Coun. Terry Fodey, rear, Couns. Gordon Ohlke, Brian Mabee, Mark Jamison and Brock Gorrell.
Leeds and Thousand Islands council takes next steps on drainage works, adopts recognition policy

1 week ago | recorder.ca | Keith Dempsey

Author of the article: Keith Dempsey • Local Journalism Initiative ReporterPublished Jun 20, 2025 • 2 minute readSunMediaArticle contentLANSDOWNE — Council for the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands (TLTI) has taken the next step toward major drainage improvements, and approved a new policy for recognizing milestones. Advertisement 2This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
Kingston hospitals clear up confusion on Gananoque donation history

1 week ago | brockvilleist.com | Keith Dempsey

The University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (UHKF) has issued a formal letter to the Town of Gananoque clarifying that it has never declined or deferred a donation from the municipality, addressing a lingering misconception raised during previous budget discussions.
New Seeley’s Bay Fire Station Opens With Ribbon-cutting Ceremony

1 week ago | cdnfirefighter.com | Keith Dempsey |Brittani Schroeder

June 19, 2025, Seeley’s Bay, Ont. – A modern, purpose-built fire station officially opened its doors to the public on May 31 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and guided tours of the new facility. The grand opening of the new Fire Station 2, located at 3306 County Road 32 in Seeley’s Bay, ran from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Residents were invited to attend, explore the station and speak with Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands officials and emergency services personnel.
Beddows criticizes bridge removal as 'bad policy'; councillors push back

1 week ago | thespec.com | Keith Dempsey

Gananoque Mayor John Beddows said he would have vetoed council’s decision to remove the King Street bridge, if the law had allowed it, arguing the $800,000 removal was approved without the necessary data to justify the expense. Following a narrow 4–3 vote by Gananoque council to remove the old railway and pedestrian bridge, Beddows sought a legal opinion to determine whether he could use strong mayor veto powers to reverse the decision. Legal counsel advised he could not.
Gananoque projects small surplus

1 week ago | thespec.com | Keith Dempsey

Gananoque council received an overview of the town’s first-quarter financial performance during its meeting Tuesday, with staff projecting a modest surplus of just under $90,000 for the 2025 budget year. The forecast, which covers the period ending March 31, offers council a snapshot of current revenues and expenses across all departments and is aimed at identifying any early financial risks that could affect the town’s year-end position.
Kingston hospitals clear up confusion on Gananoque donation history

1 week ago | thespec.com | Keith Dempsey

The University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (UHKF) has issued a formal letter to the Town of Gananoque clarifying that it has never declined or deferred a donation from the municipality, addressing a lingering misconception raised during previous budget discussions.
Strong mayor veto on Gananoque bridge wouldn't be valid: Integrity commissioner

1 week ago | thewhig.com | Keith Dempsey

Advertisement 1Author of the article: • Local Journalism Initiative Reporter • Article contentGananoque’s integrity commissioner has advised that Mayor John Beddows would not be within his legal rights to veto council’s decision to proceed with the removal of the King Street pedestrian bridge under Ontario’s strong mayor powers provisions.