Author Archives: Derrick Scott

Canada Post Strike: Town of Hawkesbury Unable To Send Or Receive Invoices By Mail
The Town of Hawkesbury informs its residents that, due to the Canada Post strike, it is currently unable to send or receive invoices by mail for water/sewer/waste fees. Billing will still take place o...
Derrick Scott Oct 02, 2025

Over $200,000 For EarlyOn Centres In Rockland-Hawkesbury-Casselman
The United Counties of Prescott and Russell received an additional $233,000 from the province for their EarlyOn centres in Rockland, Hawkesbury and Casselman. This sum is in addition to the initial al...
Derrick Scott Oct 01, 2025

PR Mayors Happy With 5 Year Economic Plan
The mayors of Prescott-Russell say they are satisfied with the initial results of the five-year economic development plan carried out with the Prescott-Russell Development Corporation. Current project...
Derrick Scott Oct 01, 2025 minervastock / Depositphotos.com

Possible Increase In Fines For Illegal Dumping In The Nation
The Council of The Nation is considering a sharp increase in fines for illegal dumping of waste, currently capped at $150. A farmer recently found a trailer full of shingles and nails on his property ...
Derrick Scott Oct 01, 2025

School Year Off To A Good Start
The start of the school year is going better this year for school transportation in Eastern Ontario. The STEO reports only 11 trips without an assigned driver, compared to 17 last year, and only 3 can...
Derrick Scott Sep 30, 2025

Destination Prescott-Russell Has Been Launched
Destination Prescott-Russell, the new regional tourism agency managed by the Prescott-Russell Economic Development Corporation, was recently launched. The purpose of this initiative is to promote regi...
Derrick Scott Sep 29, 2025

UCPR Invests $1.3 Million To Acquire Villa In Clarence Creek
The UCPR will invest $1.3 million to acquire the Lions Club Villa in Clarence Creek, adding 14 affordable housing units. More than half of the funding comes from a provincial grant, the rest from a re...
Derrick Scott Sep 29, 2025

Extending Turn Of Warden Of The UCPR
The mayor of Russell, Mike Tarnowski, has proposed extending the term of the Warden of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell to two years in order to promote strategic planning and continuity. C...
Derrick Scott Sep 29, 2025

BIG Broadway Bash Raises Over $6,000
Saturday, Broadway Bar & Grill Rockland had a packed show for the BIG Broadway Bash, organized by BIG-FM to raise funds for The Rockland Help Centre, and Canadian Mental Health Champlain East, fun...
Derrick Scott Sep 28, 2025

Hawkesbury Launches Communication Survey
The Town of Hawkesbury has launched a communications survey intended for the entire population. This survey aims to better understand the communications needs of residents, community partners, and use...
Derrick Scott Sep 25, 2025