Author Archives: Derrick Scott
Roadside Parking Not Permitted In The Nation
The Nation Municipality reminds the public that roadside parking is not prohibited by default in The Nation. Between November 15, 2025 and April 1, 2026, people can park their vehicles on the side of ...
Nov 26, 2025 Akchamczuk / Depositphotos.com
Report Says Water Rates Should Increase In South Glengarry
A financial study recommends that South Glengarry increase water rates by 7 per cent and wastewater rates by 8 per cent per year to ensure the sustainability of the systems between 2025 and 2034. The ...
Nov 26, 2025 jurisam / Depositphotos.com
Maxville Manor's Fundraising A Bit Short Of It's Goal
Maxville Manor's fundraising campaign reached $10.2 million out of a goal of $11 million for its redevelopment project. Between now and December 31, companies and donors will offer to match each contr...
Nov 25, 2025
The Nation Could See A 5.66% Tax Increase
The Nation is preparing its 2026 budget with the new strong mayor process. Mayor Francis Brire is proposing a tax increase of 5.66%, or $916,820 more than in 2025. A home valued at $300,000 would pay ...
Nov 25, 2025
Head On Collision On 17
On November 24, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Rockland OPP and emergency services responded to a head-on, two-vehicle collision on County Road 17 near Canaan Road. One individual was transported t...
Nov 24, 2025
The Clarence-Rockland Help Centre Kicks Off Their Annual Campaign
The Clarence-Rockland Help Centre kicked off their Annual Fundraising Campaign today, which will continue until December 12. The community is being asked to make a donation at www.banquealimentaireroc...
Nov 24, 2025
JP St-Pierre Award Presented To Mireille Dauth
The 2025 JP St-Pierre Award was presented to Mireille Dauth at the Banquet of the President of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell in Alfred. A volunteer for more than 25 years and former pres...
Nov 24, 2025
Hawkesbury Bridge To Re-Open On Wednesday
The Ccile Bridge in Hawkesbury, closed since August 12 for major work, will reopen on the afternoon of November 26. The project, carried out by KB Civil for $668,000, is a week behind schedule but on ...
Nov 24, 2025
Casselman Council Rejects Expansion Of Translation Of Municipal Reports
The Casselman council rejected the expansion of the systematic translation of municipal reports, despite the support of Mayor Genevive Lajoie. French-speaking councillors consider the measure too cost...
Nov 21, 2025
Town Believes Penalties Are Effective
The Town of Hawkesbury considers its new system of administrative penalties adopted in February 2025 to be effective. More than 3,600 tickets generated $74,000 and 275 appeals were settled without goi...
Nov 21, 2025