Author Archives: Derrick Scott

Intersection Of Notre-Dame - Ste-Marie-St. Pierre Closed
The Township of Russell has completely closed the intersection of Notre-Dame Street and Ste-Marie and St-Pierre Roads due to underground infrastructure work. The closure is expected to last until May ...
Derrick Scott Apr 16, 2026

The City Of Clarence-Rockland Is Preparing For Possible Floods
The City of Clarence Rockland is taking concrete action to support the community in its flood protection efforts, in accordance with its Flood Management Guide. The municipality's Emergency Management...
Derrick Scott Apr 16, 2026

Ban On Outdoor Water Use In Embrun
The Township of Russell would like to remind you that a ban on outdoor water use is still in effect in Embrun. The measure applies to all residents connected to the municipal network and prohibits the...
Derrick Scott Apr 16, 2026 Giado / Depositphotos.com

Flood Watch
Water levels and flows have been gradually increasing along the main stem of the Ottawa River due to recent rainfall combined with snowmelt in the central portions of the Ottawa River Basin. Levels an...
Derrick Scott Apr 16, 2026 welcomia / Depositphotos.com

Council Approves Hydro 2000s Plan To Purchase Building
The Alfred-Plantagenet Town Council has approved Hydro 2000's plan to purchase the building it currently leases in Alfred to maintain its head office and operations centre. The company will finance th...
Derrick Scott Apr 15, 2026

"Water Hammer" Causes $40,000 In Damage In Champlain
A "water hammer" that occurred in February in the Champlain water system, during a response by The Nation firefighters near Cassburn Road and County Road 10, caused damage to two watermain fittings. T...
Derrick Scott Apr 15, 2026

Hawkesbury Supports Eastern Ontario Reeves' Caucus Opposing ALTO
The Town of Hawkesbury unanimously supports the resolution of the Eastern Ontario Reeves' Caucus opposing the Toronto-Quebec City high-speed rail project in its current form. Elected officials believe...
Derrick Scott Apr 15, 2026

Alto High Speed Rail Won't Affect Alfred Bog Or Voyageur Park
The proposed Alto high-speed rail route is not expected to pass through Voyageur or Alfred Bog Provincial Parks. The Ontario Ministry of the Environment says it is not aware of any proposals to do so,...
Derrick Scott Apr 15, 2026

Saint-Pierre-ApĂ´tre Golf Tournament Set For July
The parish of Saint-Pierre-Aptre in Hawkesbury announced that the first edition of its community golf tournament will be held on July 28 at the Hawkesbury Golf Club. Chaired by coach Bob Hartley and a...
Derrick Scott Apr 14, 2026

Casselman Town Hall Set To Open It's New Location On Monday
The Municipality of Casselman will move its Town Hall from 751 St-Jean Street to 1 Industrial Street. The offices will close at noon on Friday, April 17 to allow for the transfer of computer equipment...
Derrick Scott Apr 14, 2026