Author Archives: Derrick Scott

The Main Street reconstruction project in Vankleek Hill is progressing as planned. The Municipality of Champlain is issuing a call for tenders for engineering studies and plans, with a deadline of Apr...

The Hawkesbury General Hospital has announced that Dr. Paul E. Beaul has been reappointed for a new three-year term as the hospital's Chief of Staff. Recognized for his commitment to education, qualit...

Last night, the 7th edition of the Russell Kin Club's Catch the Ace draw concluded with a gala where $3.3 million was donated to 25 charities across Eastern Ontario, including $430,000 donated to Valo...

The Municipality of Russell announces work on a new subdivision between St-Augustin Road and St-Pierre Road, south of Route 300. Work is underway in the eastern part of the site and will continue unti...

A road surfacing project in Alfred-Plantagenet is sparking debate at the municipal council. A contract worth approximately $400,000 was awarded to Miller Paving to apply a double-surface treatment to ...

The Hawkesbury Town Council has adopted a three-year temporary zoning allowing a mobile canteen to be installed on the former site of Marguerite-Bourgeoys School. The land, previously for institutiona...

Hawkesbury is beginning the revision of its fire service by-law, which has remained unchanged for 30 years. The municipal council is studying changes to improve the efficiency and performance of the s...

SDG's United Counties Council will hold another meeting on April 7 to discuss the roadside tree planting program. The project received support, including from some farmers, and a petition with more th...

Council for the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry is preparing a formal communication to Alto regarding the high-speed rail project. Elected officials express concerns, particularly ab...

Cryptocurrency-related fraud continues to impact individuals and communities across eastern Ontario. Fraudsters commonly exploit fear, urgency and secrecy to pressure victims into sending cryptocurren...