Author Archives: Derrick Scott

Lack Of Funding An Issue For St. Isidore Arena Upgrade
The Nation Municipality is continuing to renovate the St-Isidore arena, but will have to limit the work due to a lack of provincial funding. While the province has pledged $962,000, about $665,000 in ...
Derrick Scott Feb 19, 2026

East Hawkesbury Is Opposed To Alto High Speed Train
The Township of East Hawkesbury is opposed to the proposed route of the Alto high-speed train linking Ottawa to Quebec City. Mayor Robert Kirby says that the municipality is not against the project, b...
Derrick Scott Feb 18, 2026

North Glengarry Teams Up With Russell To Handle Stray Dog Situation
The Township of North Glengarry is partnering with Russell to better manage the rise in stray dogs. Approximately 50 reports are received each year, which overburdens the sole by-law officer. The muni...
Derrick Scott Feb 17, 2026

Orca Club Won't Need To Worry About Lack Of Swimming
Competitive swimmers have been assured by the Town of Hawkesbury that any temporary closure of the indoor pool at the Robert-Hartley Sports Complex will be planned so as not to interfere with their pr...
Derrick Scott Feb 17, 2026

Rumors About Hydro Hawkesbury Sale: Mayor Says, "Relax"
Rumors persist about a possible sale of Hydro Hawkesbury by the Town of Hawkesbury. Mayor Robert Lefebvre reaffirmed that the company has not been sold and that any decision would have to be publicly ...
Derrick Scott Feb 17, 2026

$8.7 Million For Upgrades-Expansion For Wastewater In Alfred-Plantagenet
The Ontario government is investing up to $8.7 million to upgrade and expand wastewater infrastructure in the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet. The announcement was made by MNA Stphane Sarrazin alon...
Derrick Scott Feb 17, 2026

OPP Issue License Suspensions On OFSC Trails
On sleds or at intersections, Russell County OPP continues to patrol the local OFSC trails during Ontario Snowmobile Safety Week. On February Friday 13 officers issued 2 seven day drivers' license sus...
Derrick Scott Feb 16, 2026

Ottawa Radio Talk Show Legend Lowell Green Has Died
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Lowell Green as noted on his social media page. He built a legendary career at CFRA, where his "Greenline" show made him one of North America's...
Derrick Scott Feb 15, 2026

BIG Wrestling Gala For Hawkesbury?
A Hawkesbury wrestling promoter is hoping to bring a larger-scale event to town this summer and is seeking municipal support to make it happen. Mathis Myre, joined by colleague Eric Dobson, appeared b...
Derrick Scott Feb 15, 2026

Incident At McDonald's In Hawkesbury Closes Restaurant
Firefighters in Hawkesbury were dispatched to a local fast-food restaurant Wednesday afternoon. According to posts circulating on social media, crews responded to the McDonald's located at the interse...
Derrick Scott Feb 14, 2026