Author Archives: Derrick Scott

OPP Issue License Suspensions On OFSC Trails
On sleds or at intersections, Russell County OPP continues to patrol the local OFSC trails during Ontario Snowmobile Safety Week. On February Friday 13 officers issued 2 seven day drivers' license sus...
Derrick Scott Feb 16, 2026

Ottawa Radio Talk Show Legend Lowell Green Has Died
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Lowell Green as noted on his social media page. He built a legendary career at CFRA, where his "Greenline" show made him one of North America's...
Derrick Scott Feb 15, 2026

BIG Wrestling Gala For Hawkesbury?
A Hawkesbury wrestling promoter is hoping to bring a larger-scale event to town this summer and is seeking municipal support to make it happen. Mathis Myre, joined by colleague Eric Dobson, appeared b...
Derrick Scott Feb 15, 2026

Incident At McDonald's In Hawkesbury Closes Restaurant
Firefighters in Hawkesbury were dispatched to a local fast-food restaurant Wednesday afternoon. According to posts circulating on social media, crews responded to the McDonald's located at the interse...
Derrick Scott Feb 14, 2026

Traffic Stop Leads To Multiple Charges
The Stormont Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver with multiple charges. On Thursday, February 12, 2026, shortly before 8:00 a.m., o...
Derrick Scott Feb 13, 2026

South Glengarry Report On Bridges-Culverts
South Glengarry City Council has received a report on the condition of the township's bridges and culverts and the projected costs for the next 10 years. Of the 68 structures inspected, 14 require rep...
Derrick Scott Feb 13, 2026 keath369 / Depositphotos.com

Government Provides Over $3 Million For Nation's Water Infrastructure
The Ontario government is investing $3.3 million in the rehabilitation of The Nation Municipality's water infrastructure, announced by MPP Stphane Sarrazin and Mayor Francis Brire. The funding, from t...
Derrick Scott Feb 13, 2026

Work Begins Next Week On Paul-Émile-Lévesque Bridge In Casselman
A major project will begin on February 17 on the Paul-mile-Lvesque Bridge in Casselman, the only road link crossing the South Nation River. The work, which will continue until the end of 2026, include...
Derrick Scott Feb 11, 2026

4.5% Tax Increase For Champlain Township
The Council of the Township of Champlain has adopted the 2026 municipal budget. The budget provides for a 4.5% tax increase. The average increase for a residence valued at $250,000 is about $174 for t...
Derrick Scott Feb 11, 2026

$2.6M investment In Water Infrastructure In C-R
Today, MPP Stphane Sarrazin announced that the Ontario government is investing up to 2.6 million to rehabilitate water infrastructure in the City of Clarence-Rockland. The funding comes from the provi...
Derrick Scott Feb 10, 2026