Author Archives: Derrick Scott

HGH Gets $10,000 Donation From The Hawkesbury Optimist Club
The Hawkesbury Optimist Club donated $10,000 to the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital Foundation to support the acquisition of HAL, a state-of-the-art pediatric simulation manikin. This tool al...
Derrick Scott Apr 14, 2026

Flooding Could Be Possible In Our Region In The Coming Days
The Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board warns that an increased risk of flooding is possible in the coming days, as water levels and flows are expected to rise. Rains expected until Friday, combine...
Derrick Scott Apr 14, 2026 ChiccoDodiFC / Depositphotos.com
The City Exploring Partnership With OC Transpo To Provide Bus Service Into Ottawa
Clarence-Rockland wants to explore with OC Transpo the possibility of public transit service to Ottawa, without guaranteeing that this will be the solution. The approach responds to population growth ...
Derrick Scott Apr 14, 2026

(Listen) In Conversation With Clarence-Rockland Mayor Mario Zanth
Clarence-Rockland Mayor, Mario Zanth joined Derrick Scott this morning with an update, and he did not hold back on his/the city's opinion on the proposed high speed train project, calling it, "Absolut...
Derrick Scott Apr 13, 2026

OPP Called To South Dundas Council Meeting Over Zoning Change
A threatening gesture was made Wednesday by a member of the public at a meeting of Dundas South council, after a vote on a zoning change. The session was briefly suspended and the OPP intervened to as...
Derrick Scott Apr 13, 2026

$18 Million Contract Approved To Expand Alexandria Lagoons
The Municipality of North Glengarry awarded Thomas Fuller Construction an $18.8 million contract to expand the Alexandria Lagoons, well short of the $28 million provincial grant. The project aims to i...
Derrick Scott Apr 13, 2026

Farmers Concerned About Tree Planting Program In SD&G
The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry have heard new perspectives on their roadside tree planting program. Farmers called for better communication and raised concerns about visibility,...
Derrick Scott Apr 09, 2026 pyzata / Depositphotos.com

Township Says No To Alto
The Township of Alfred-Plantagenet opposes the Toronto-Quebec City high-speed rail project in its current form. Council unanimously adopted a resolution to this effect after hearing citizens' concerns...
Derrick Scott Apr 09, 2026

Fuel Costs Affecting Local Farmers
In Eastern Ontario, rising fuel surcharges are increasing pressure on the entire agricultural chain, from grain transportation to farm inputs. Farmers say the uncertainty of the conflict with Iran is ...
Derrick Scott Apr 09, 2026 fotokostic / Depositphotos.com

One Stop Shop To Support Small-Medium Businesses
The Prescott-Russell Development Corporation is preparing a "one-stop-shop" service to support small and medium-sized businesses. This service will aim to promote available commercial and industrial l...
Derrick Scott Apr 09, 2026