Author Archives: Derrick Scott

Two people have been taken into custody following a reported robbery at a bank in Rockland. OPP responded to the situation on Laurier Street just before 9:30 this morning (Friday, Feb. 27). The indivi...

Three people face charges after a drug seizure in Hawkesbury. On Friday, February 27, 2026, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a search warrant...

A citizen rally is planned for March 5 at 4:30 p.m. in front of the CAB Caf in Chute--Blondeau to express peaceful opposition to the ALTO high-speed train project. The organizers denounce the potentia...

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell are considering reviewing their fire service model after nearly two years of review. Council approved the recommendations of a specialized firm that propose...

The Mayors of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell have created a Steering Group to develop a common strategy for the Alto Rapid Transit project in the Ottawa-Montreal corridor. This committee ...

Three people were transported to hospital following a head-on collision involving four vehicles yesterday morning on the 17, in Rockland, between Carmen-Bergeron Street and Canaan Road. According to t...

A lawyer from Casselman, Marc Gauthier, is accused of embezzling more than $500,000 belonging to several clients. However, the latter's office was located in Hawkesbury at 69 Main Street. The Ontario ...

Residents of Prescott and Russell can now access the Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre since yesterday, a health service for non-urgent problems. It is for people without a doctor or nurse practiti...

Flags at Clarence-Rockland City Hall, the former Township of Clarence City Hall and the Bourget Community Centre are at half-mast until Friday in tribute to Aim A. Lepage. Former councillor for Bourge...

A shortage of road salt in Ontario is prompting the Town of Hawkesbury and The Nation Municipality to reduce their consumption this winter. In Hawkesbury, public works uses more of a sand-salt mixture...