Ronald Zajac

Brockville

Multi-media journalist at Postmedia Network Inc.

Journalist at The Recorder and Times. Book lover. Writing fiction outside my day job to make sense of the rest of it. Tweets are strictly my personal opinion.

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Articles

Brockville mourns Pope Francis

3 days ago | recorder.ca | Ronald Zajac

Pope Francis waves to the crowd during the weekly general audience on March 20, 2024 at St Peter's square in The Vatican. Photo by FILIPPO MONTEFORTE /AFP via Getty ImagesArticle contentChristians from Brockville’s many denominations joined Roman Catholics on Easter Monday in mourning the death of Pope Francis. Advertisement 2This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article contentThe Vatican announced the passing of the pontiff at age 88 early Monday morning.
PHOTOS and VIDEO: Brockville carries the Cross

6 days ago | recorder.ca | Ronald Zajac

Participants in Brockville's Good Friday Walk of the Cross arrive at St. Paul's Anglican Church on Friday, April 18, 2025. A sizable crowd of all ages took part in the annual Good Friday tradition. Photo by RONALD ZAJAC /The Brockville Recorder and TimesArticle contentIn a broken world, Christians of all denominations again came together on Good Friday in Brockville to follow in Christ’s footsteps. Advertisement 2This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
Good Samaritan stop near Lyndhurst leads to armed robbery

6 days ago | recorder.ca | Ronald Zajac

Published Apr 18, 2025 • Last updated 11 minutes ago • 2 minute readProvincial police were looking for a dark-coloured Nissan Rogue in connection with a roadside armed robbery in Lyndhurst. SUBMITTED PHOTOArticle contentA Good Samaritan who stopped for a broken-down vehicle near Lyndhurst Thursday night was the victim of an armed robbery, and on Friday police were looking for suspects. Advertisement 2This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
Brockville Walk of the Cross carries on tradition

1 week ago | recorder.ca | Ronald Zajac

Advertisement 1Ecumenical service at Wall Street United Church • Article contentChristians of all denominations will again mark the holiest time in the calendar with the Good Friday Walk of the Cross.
Trump, affordability, immigration figure in Brockville debate

1 week ago | recorder.ca | Ronald Zajac

Advertisement 1Four of five federal candidates do battle in studio debate • Article contentThe local riding’s Conservative incumbent faced attacks from left and right as the second of two debates, held Wednesday night, touched on the economy, immigration, the needs of business and the role of government.
Sabre Jet upgrades worth $89K recommended

1 week ago | recorder.ca | Ronald Zajac

Advertisement 1More than half would be covered by fundraising • Article contentBrockville council is to vote next week on spending of just over $89,000 for the final phase of the Sabre Jet Monument restoration, a project that would see the Golden Hawks plane lit up at night. Advertisement 2Article contentCouncil’s general committee on Tuesday recommended the full council back a three-part motion that calls for spending of $89,040.
ELECTION PROFILE: Barrett sees enthusiasm for Tory message

1 week ago | recorder.ca | Ronald Zajac

Advertisement 1 • Article content(Editor’s Note: This is the first in our series of profiles of candidates for Leeds-Grenville–Thousand Islands–Rideau Lakes in the April 28 federal election.)Advertisement 2Article contentFor Conservative incumbent Michael Barrett, this federal election campaign has been a case of good news, and perhaps not-so-good news. The good news concerns his own prospects for re-election.
In-studio debate set for Wednesday

1 week ago | recorder.ca | Ronald Zajac

Advertisement 1 • • Article contentThe Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce will host the second to two back-to-back federal election debates this week. Advertisement 2Article contentAfter candidates face off in Spencerville Tuesday evening in a debate hosted by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, they will gather at the chamber event on Wednesday evening. But voters need not make any travel plans.
Brockville food bank use up 10% in 2024

2 weeks ago | recorder.ca | Ronald Zajac

Advertisement 1More than 21,000 needed its services last year • Article contentThe Brockville and Area Food Bank saw a 10-per-cent increase in usage last year, with one in 24 area residents requiring its services, its latest annual report reveals. Advertisement 2Article contentThe food bank’s management on Wednesday released its 2024 Report to the Community, noting that this year represents 40 years since the facility began, in 1985, as Operation Harvest Sharing.
Brockville approves first batch of condo conversions

2 weeks ago | recorder.ca | Ronald Zajac

Units are part of 'mass conversion' approved conditionally last yearBrockville Mayor Matt Wren speaks during city council's regular meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Photo by RONALD ZAJAC /The Brockville Recorder and TimesArticle contentBrockville council has approved the first batch of condominium conversions resulting from a “mass conversion” approved last year. Advertisement 2This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.