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The Municipality of Mississippi Mills is moving forward with plans to expand key wastewater infrastructure in Almonte as the community prepares for future residential growth and increased development pressures.

In a release on Friday, May 15, 2026, the municipality announced that it will hold a second public information session next month as part of an ongoing environmental assessment process examining proposed upgrades to the Gemmill’s Bay Wastewater Pumping Station and the Mississippi Mills Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Brockville is celebrating its industrial roots and modern manufacturing sector through a new initiative aimed at connecting the city’s economic future with its historic past.

The City of Brockville’s economic development department and the Brockville Museum officially launched the collaborative “Made in Brockville” initiative during a grand opening event held on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at the museum.

Gleaners Food Bank (Gleaners) in Belleville was among a group of advocates that brought food security issues to the forefront this week by participating in Feed Ontario's "Day of Action" at Queen's Park in Toronto.

Feed Ontario, of which Gleaners is a member, organizes annually a Day of Action for its members to convene at Queen's Park with the intent to meet with as many sitting MPPs as possible.

Belleville and Bay of Quinte area residents can tackle hunger close to home by helping out at the local food bank.

Gleaners Food Bank (Gleaners) in Belleville is extending a call for volunteers to pitch in with its food hamper program and fill other roles as needed.

Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) has created an annual award to celebrate the work of physicians who have made outstanding contributions to the hospital. The first recipient of the Physician Excellence Award is Dr. Johnny Brisebois, one of KDH's longest-serving physicians.

Following the Quinte Regional Science and Technology Fair (QRSTF) in April, five students from the Quinte region qualified for the highly competitive 2026 Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF) to be held in Edmonton, Alberta at the end of this month.

Approximately 400 finalists from across Canada will be presenting their projects in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). They'll be competing for scholarships, awards, and grants in a prize pool valued at approximately $2 million.

News that matters to you… Brockvilleist News with Sarah Burtch for May 15, 2026

1. Family-led celebration of life planned Friday for Brockville mother and daughters found deceased last week
2. Police respond to disturbance at Brockville vigil for homicide victims, two teens taken to hospital
3. Nearly 20 positions cut at Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario, unions warns of impact on vulnerable students
   & more!

The Victoria Day long weekend often marks the unofficial kickoff to summer and it’s just around the corner on Monday, May 18, 2026. As you plan for the long weekend ahead, we've provided a list of what’s open, what’s closed, and how local services in Brockville may be impacted.

Water levels along Lake Ontario and the upper St. Lawrence River have stabilized following recent high-water conditions, though conservation officials say residents near the shoreline should continue to watch for potential impacts from waves and elevated water levels through the summer.

The sights and smells of barbecue will return to the St. Lawrence waterfront later this month as Prescott Ribfest kicks off the summer season while raising funds to support local youth programs across Leeds and Grenville.

Families in Carleton Place are invited to enjoy an evening of food and film later this month as the Carleton Place Youth Centre hosts a community movie night and barbecue fundraiser in support of local youth programming.

Organizers say the fundraiser will begin with a BBQ dinner from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., including hot dogs, hamburgers and other canteen items available for purchase. The fun will continue into the evening with a screening of Zootopia 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

A growing lakeside community in the region is gaining national attention after earning one of Canada's highest honours in homebuilding for its focus on fossil-fuel-free living, energy efficiency and walkable design.
Earlier this week, Land Ark Homes announced that its Watercolour Westport development has won the Canadian Home Builders' Association
(CHBA) National Award for Housing Excellence for Best Production Net Zero Home in Canada.