The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Auxiliary members across the province will unite on Saturday, October 3, 2026, for Operation FULL PLATE, a one-day food drive aimed at supporting local food banks and helping address food insecurity in communities across Ontario. Serving communities has been at the heart of the OPP A...

Members of the Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested one person for impaired driving related charges. On Friday, September 25, 2026, at approximately 10:30 p.m., officers responded to a motor vehicle collision in the township of Champlain. As a result of the investigation, Louis-Phi...

Drivers in Prescott-Russell are being reminded to plan for delays as road construction gets underway in two areas. Rehabilitation work begins today on the Highway 417 bridge near the Saint-Isidore exit. The work is expected to continue until December 4. During construction, one eastbound lane will be closed, along with...

One of the most recognizable buildings on Hawkesbury's waterfront is a step closer to receiving official heritage status. Hawkesbury Town Council voted September 14 to move forward with the process of designating Église Saint-Alphonse-de-Liguori at 470 Main Street East as a heritage property under the Ontario He...

The Clarence-Rockland Chamber of Commerce is organizing two candidate presentation evenings for those running for Mayor and City Council, as part of the 2026 municipal elections. These evenings are intended to provide constructive, respectful and informative opportunities for residents to get to know the candidates. Fr...