Author Archives: Derrick Scott

Alto Could Affect 1700 Properties And 500 Farms
Based on approximate data, Alto estimates that the route of the future HSR between Montreal and Ottawa could cross about 1,700 properties, including nearly 500 farmlands. CEO Martin Imbleau says that ...
Derrick Scott May 06, 2026

Homelessness Has Almost Doubled In Our Region In One Year
Homelessness has almost doubled in one year in Prescott-Russell. In April, 188 people in 128 households were homeless, compared to 98 people last year. Hawkesbury accounts for nearly 60% of cases. The...
Derrick Scott May 06, 2026 halfpoint / Depositphotos.com

Atlantis Residential Project In Grenville Is Underway
Construction of the Atlantis Residential Project on the Water has officially begun in Grenville. Located near the Grenville Canal and the Ottawa River, the development will include 120 rental units in...
Derrick Scott May 05, 2026

GMH Achieves Exemplary Accreditation Status
Glengarry Memorial Hospital in Alexandria has achieved Exemplary Accreditation status from Accreditation Canada, the highest level in the national program. This recognition confirms that the hospital ...
Derrick Scott May 05, 2026

Boisés Est Concerned About Alto High Speed Rail Project
Boiss Est, which represents more than 200 French-speaking forest owners in Eastern Ontario, has expressed its concerns to the Council of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell about the Alto high...
Derrick Scott May 05, 2026

Traffic Stop Leads To Multiple Charges In Hawkesbury
OPP officers from Hawkesbury Detachment conducted a traffic stop on Higginson Street, in the town of Hawkesbury, following a violation of the Highway Traffic Act. On the night of May 3, shortly after ...
Derrick Scott May 04, 2026

Valoris To Receive Over $900,000 For The Brava Program
Valoris Prescott-Russell is receiving just over $900,000 from the federal government to implement the Brava program, which is intended for young people aged 12 to 17 in emotional distress. Developed b...
Derrick Scott May 04, 2026

Catch The Ace Lottery Winner: Over $7,000
This week's winner (May 3) of the Kin Club of Russell's Catch the Ace lottery was Corina BILLINGS. Corina won $7,176.00. Her ticket (E13641) was an online ticket and she picked envelope #33 which held...
Derrick Scott May 04, 2026

National Bank's ATM In Vankleek Hill Will Soon Dissapear
National Bank's last presence in Vankleek Hill will soon disappear with the permanent withdrawal of its ATM at 38 Main Street East. The branch had closed in 2018, but a counter remained on site. The d...
Derrick Scott May 04, 2026

Guide To Help Newcomers Settle In Prescott-Russell-SDG Created By Eastern Ontario Local Immigration Partnership
A new 63-page guide is available to help newcomers settle in Prescott-Russell, SDG, Cornwall and surrounding areas. Created by the Eastern Ontario Local Immigration Partnership, the document brings to...
Derrick Scott May 04, 2026