Author Archives: Derrick Scott

Hawkesbury Citizen Group Push For High Speed Alto Train Stop In The Town
Born out of public consultations on the Alto TGV, the citizen group Hawkesbury sur la Piste is calling for a stop to be considered in Hawkesbury if the route crosses the region. Without opposing the p...
Derrick Scott Feb 05, 2026

Casselman's Rurality Index To Low For Shortage Of Doctor Support
Casselman faces a shortage of family doctors due to its ineligibility for provincial financial incentives. According to Mayor Genevive Lajoie, more than 2000 residents out of 4500 are without a doctor...
Derrick Scott Feb 05, 2026 stetsik / Depositphotos.com

Champlain Council Against Merging Russell & Hawkesbury OPP
The Township of Champlain Council has rejected a resolution to review the Ontario Provincial Police service structure in Prescott-Russell. The proposal, initiated by Clarence-Rockland, suggested a fea...
Derrick Scott Feb 04, 2026

The Return Of Caledonia Springs - Cost: $100 Million
The Prescott and Russell Development Corporation is considering a revival of the historic site of Caledonia Springs, in the Township of Alfred-Plantagenet. The project, still in its infancy, would rep...
Derrick Scott Feb 03, 2026

Hawkesbury Moving Toward A 4.9% Tax Increase
Hawkesbury Town Council is moving towards a 4.9% increase in the tax rate for the 2026 budget, after reducing the initial projection by 5.7%. Elected officials recognize the impact on citizens, but st...
Derrick Scott Feb 03, 2026

3 People Charged With Impaired Driving In The Region
Members of the Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested three people for impaired driving charges. On Friday, January 23, at approximately 5:20 p.m., officers rec...
Derrick Scott Feb 02, 2026

Meet Me On Main Street Dates Announced
North Glengarry City Council has approved the dates for the 2026 Meet Me on Main Street events in Glen Robertson, Dunvegan, Maxville and Alexandria. Apple Hill will not be hosting this year due to a l...
Derrick Scott Feb 02, 2026

Many Victims Of Hawkesbury Fire Remain Homeless
More than two months after the fire at the building at 810 Portelance Street in Hawkesbury, many victims are still homeless. Temporary housing paid for by the United Counties of Prescott and Russell e...
Derrick Scott Feb 02, 2026

Larose Forest Gets a New Warm-Up and Gathering Shelter for ATV and Snowmobile Enthusiasts
Larose Forest, in cooperation with the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR), the ATV Club of Eastern Ontario, and the Eastern Ontario Snowmobile Club, is excited to announce a joint project ...
Derrick Scott Feb 02, 2026

Nationals Operation Change
The ownership group of the Nationals would like to inform fans and partners of an update within the hockey operations department. The Nationals sincerely thank Carl Robillard for his professionalism, ...
Derrick Scott Jan 30, 2026