Author Archives: Derrick Scott

Council Approves The Sale Of The Caledonia Community Centre & Jean-Paul Charlebois Park
The Nation Municipal Council has approved the sale of the Caledonia Community Centre, near St-Bernardin, as well as Jean-Paul Charlebois Park, to the St-Bernardin Historical and Cultural Society. The ...
Derrick Scott 6h ago

Administrator Named To New Prescott And Russell Residence
The Council of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell has appointed Alexandre Gorman as administrator of the new Prescott and Russell Residence, effective June 8. He will replace Eric Larocque, w...
Derrick Scott 6h ago

OPP In Clarence-Rockland Arrest Woman Wanted On Warrant: Seized Cash, Cocaine/Crack Cocaine
The OPP arrested a woman wanted on a warrant during a 3:45am traffic stop in Clarence-Rockland Tuesday morning. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of the following items: - $79...
Derrick Scott May 29, 2026

Ecolomondo In Hawkesbury Files For Protection Under Creditors Arrangement Act
Ecolomondo, which operates a plant in Hawkesbury, is insolvent and has filed for protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act. The company is trying to restructure with the support of its...
Derrick Scott May 29, 2026

Alto Will Use Drones Over Nine Municipalities In Eastern Ontario To Conduct Surveys
Alto will deploy drones in nine municipalities in Eastern Ontario, the Laurentians and Montrgie to conduct surveys related to the future route of the high-speed train. The flights will take place unti...
Derrick Scott May 29, 2026 rustsleeps / Depositphotos.com

4 Paramedics Receive Team Courage Award
Four paramedics from the United Counties of Prescott and Russell received the OPP Team Courage Accolade Award, a first for their service. Stphane Hupp, Yan Bellefeuille, Christian Larochelle and Jean-...
Derrick Scott May 28, 2026

Mayors Of UCPR Reject Motion Allowing Alto Access To Regional Land
The mayors of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell have unanimously rejected a motion allowing Alto access regional land for studies related to the future HSR. They also refuse to sign a confid...
Derrick Scott May 28, 2026

Beau's 5K For Ovarian Cancer Canada In Memory Of Ashley Courtois
The 12th annual Beau's 5K Ovarian Cancer Run will take place on Saturday, June 20 beginning at 9:00am at Beau's Brewery in Vankleek Hill. The event, created in memory of Ashley Courtois, who died of o...
Derrick Scott May 27, 2026

"Boulevard Gardens" For Vankleek Hill
Suzie Fairbrother wants to beautify Main Street in Vankleek Hill with "boulevard gardens" between the sidewalks and the street. Inspired by similar projects elsewhere, she pitched her idea to the muni...
Derrick Scott May 27, 2026

Alto To Begin Field Studies In East Hawkesbury
Alto will soon be conducting field studies in East Hawkesbury as part of the proposed high-speed rail project. The work will include drone surveys, soil testing and drilling at selected locations to a...
Derrick Scott May 27, 2026