The Hawkesbury detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid several impaired driving-related charges following two separate incidents. On Friday, August 14, 2026, shortly after 12:30 a.m., OPP officers responded to a traffic complaint in Champlain Township. During the investigation, an Approved Screening ...

The Prescott-Russell Recreational Trail Challenge returns Saturday, September 26, bringing runners from across Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, Western Quebec and beyond to the Prescott-Russell Recreational Trail. More than 100 runners have already registered for this year's event, with distances ranging from 12 km to 100 km, ...

In Hawkesbury, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell decided to withdraw funding from Cameron Residence, a private home for people living with mental health issues, effective September 30, deeming that the required service standards are not being met. This decision forces about ten vulnerable residents to find ne...

A blue-green algae bloom has been confirmed in the southeast area of Mill Pond in Alexandria, following water testing conducted by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. According to the Township of North Glengarry, test results show the levels are below Health Canada's recreational water guid...

Small businesses in North Glengarry will soon have a new option for handling their recyclable materials. Starting Friday, August 21, eligible small businesses that generate a volume of recyclables similar to that of a typical residential property will be able to drop off their recyclable materials at the Waste Diversio...