Author Archives: Derrick Scott

The pizza business competition will be moving up several levels in Prescott-Russell. The American Pizza chain Papa John's has announced they are moving into Canada, and will be setting up a nation wid...

As the Ontario government has loosen rules and regulations over cannabis retailers, Curaleaf, an American retailer with over 150 retailer locations in 18 states is moving in Canada, starting in Ontari...

Members of the Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested a motorist for impaired driving. On Monday, March 30, 2026, shortly before 11:00 a.m., officers received a tra...

A petition from residents of Lajeunesse Road in Alfred is calling for a connection to the municipal drinking water system, after problems caused by last year's drought affected several wells. Citizens...

The ATV and snowmobile clubs of Eastern Ontario are asking for the support of the United Counties of Prescott-Russell to protect their trails as part of the Alto high-speed rail project. They fear tha...

The fire alarm system at the new Prescott and Russell Residence has been found to be non-compliant with the Building Code by the Ontario Building Code Commission. The sound does not reach the 65 decib...

a notification for an unrenewed license plate over the weekend created a stop by OPP in ClarenceRockland. The stop led to the seizure of drugs and charges being laid. Items seized include hydromorphon...

The municipalities of Champlain and Alfred-Plantagenet will replace the Blue Corner culvert, which is considered to be in poor condition and heavily corroded. The project, valued at $800,000, will be ...

The Hawkesbury General Hospital has successfully completed its first procedure using Johnson & Johnson's VELYS robotic system. This technology assists the surgeon by improving the accuracy and con...

The Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following a fraud investigation. On Thursday March 12, 2026, an individual attended a local financial institu...