Author Archives: Derrick Scott

The construction of a new French-language public high school in Rockland reached a new milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony last Friday. Demanded by both sides for 20 years, the French-speaking ...

The Embrun COOP has acquired 50% of Groupe Matriaux Godin Inc., owner of RONA hardware stores in L'Orignal, Grenville, Lachute, Namur and Oka. The COOP, which already operates a RONA in Embrun, signed...

Vancouver-based Lotus Capital Corporation has purchased four shopping centres in Eastern Ontario from Choice Properties REIT, including those housing Your Independent Grocer supermarkets in Hawkesbury...

The Township of Russell is providing support to residents affected by low well water levels. Citizens can obtain water in bulk at the municipal station or through an approved carrier. A filling statio...

The Vankleek Hill, Finch, Alexandria and Maxville Lions Clubs have joined forces to raise $105,000 in support of the rebuilding of the Maxville Manor. The donation, made in collaboration with Lions Cl...

Effective January 5, 2026, garbage collection in the Township of Russell will become fully automated, similar to the current green bin system. Between November 10 and 28, each residence will receive a...

Interlude will soon launch the construction of a 35-unit second-stage residence in Embrun for women victims of violence. The project, supported by the Township of Russell, which donated the land, resp...

The Township of South Stormont has appointed David Barrick as its next Chief Administrative Officer. He will take up his position as deputy chief executive on November 3, before succeeding Debi Lucas ...

Recent rains have given hope to owners of wells affected by drought, but many remain dry. To help them, municipalities such as Alfred-Plantagenet, The Nation and Clarence-Rockland offer temporary acce...

The new Prescott-Russell residence in Hawkesbury is still experiencing delays due to a dispute over the Ontario Building Code over the fire alarm system. The file has been submitted to the Building Co...