Author Archives: Derrick Scott

The Russell Teen Advisory Committee is launching the Voter Engagement Project to encourage youth to learn about municipal democracy and vote in the 2026 election. The initiative responds to the drop i...

Rising oil prices related to the Middle East conflict could increase costs for farmers in Eastern Ontario as the farming season approaches. The vice-president of the Union des cultivateurs franco-onta...

A demonstration against the Alto high-speed rail project took place yesterday in Chute--Blondeau, where citizens, farmers and elected officials denounced the possible impacts on rural communities and ...

The Quebec Dairy Industry Council wishes to create a protected geographical indication for Quebec poutine cheese, in order to guarantee the authenticity of the product and promote Quebec's culinary he...

Franois Masse, a Hawkesbury resident and retired educator, won the $55 million jackpot in the January 9 Lotto Max draw. He found out about his win when he checked his ticket on the OLG app, and the "B...

The Council of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell has rejected a proposal to study the possibility of entrusting police governance to the regional level. Currently, there are two Ontario Prov...

The Ontario government is investing $896,700, through the Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF) to help Tulmar Safety Systems increase resilience, build capacity and re-shore critical supply chains to On...

The pool at the Robert Hartley Sports Complex in Hawkesbury will be closed all summer for major work estimated at $3.5 million. The renovations will focus on the roof, corroded joists and dehumidifier...

Spring load restrictions will come into effect on March 9 on municipal roads in the Township of Russell to protect roadways during the thaw period. They apply to vehicles exceeding 5,000 kg per axle. ...

The Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one individual following the recovery of a stolen vehicle. On Thursday, February 26, 2026,...