Author Archives: Derrick Scott

The Prescott-Russell Arts Council Expands
The Prescott-Russell Arts Council is expanding its mini-gallery program with the addition of a new space at Hawkesbury Town Hall, bringing the total to four exhibition venues in the region. In respons...
Derrick Scott Dec 15, 2025

François Landry- Mayor of North Stormont Sworn In As Reeve of UCSDG
Franois Landry, Mayor of North Stormont, has been sworn in as Reeve of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry for 2026. This is a first in a long time for an elected official from Storm...
Derrick Scott Dec 15, 2025

Hawkesbury Fire Victims Are Now Losing Their Lease - Now Challenging U.C.P.R. Landlord- Tenant Board
Victims of the Hawkesbury fire are now challenging the United Counties of Prescott and Russell at the Landlord and Tenant Board over the immediate termination of their leases. The blaze, which broke o...
Derrick Scott Dec 15, 2025

City Launches Test Phase Of Waste Collection Management - A First In Canada
The City of Clarence-Rockland is launching a test phase of a smart waste collection management solution, a first in Canada. Integrated with the bciti+ app and powered by artificial intelligence, the p...
Derrick Scott Dec 12, 2025

U.C.P.R. Adopt 2026 Budget - 5% Tax Increase
The United Counties of Prescott-Russell have adopted their 2026 budget, including a 5.05% residential tax increase, despite the opposition of Champlain and Hawkesbury. The conflict is over a new distr...
Derrick Scott Dec 11, 2025

(Interview) Santa In The Stable Christmas Market Is This Saturday
The MacGillivray family is preparing for their 4th Annual Santa In The Stable Christmas Market this Saturday. This multi-generation farm, has shifted to a regenerative organic approach several years b...
Derrick Scott Dec 10, 2025

UCPR Report: Highways 17 & 19: $10 Million Work Needed
A study by the United Counties of Prescott-Russell reveals that the intersection of Highways 17 and 19 in Wendover poses significant traffic problems and requires major improvements. The commissioned ...
Derrick Scott Dec 10, 2025

Could Hydro Hawkesbury Be Sold?
The mayor of Hawkesbury, Robert Lefebvre, is responding to rumours that Hydro Hawkesbury could be sold. He says that no sale of municipal assets can take place without the approval of the council in o...
Derrick Scott Dec 09, 2025

November's Hawkesbury Fire Still Affecting Community
More than a week after the fire that ravaged a social housing building in Hawkesbury on November 29, about thirty families are still homeless. The Red Cross and social services have found temporary ac...
Derrick Scott Dec 08, 2025

Alfred Plantagenet Say Government Should Pay For The Rebuild Of Wendover Marina
The Township of Alfred and Plantagenet is calling on the federal government to rebuild the Wendover Marina, following the demolition of the docks and boat launch last week. Closed since 2023, the infr...
Derrick Scott Dec 08, 2025