Author Archives: Derrick Scott

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...