Author Archives: Derrick Scott

The municipalities of Champlain and East Hawkesbury have received grants from the province to improve the accessibility of public spaces. East Hawkesbury is receiving nearly $58,000 to install accessi...

The Rockland Grizzlies U19 boys basketball team was formed late last year to give local youth a chance to play basketball close to home rather than parents/players having to drive into the city. The t...

The community allowed the Rockland Help Centre to exceed its goal during its annual 2025 Christmas campaign. The fundraiser, held from November 24 to December 12, raised $189,000, 26% more than the ta...

A deficit of nearly $12 million threatens school transportation for the Upper Canada District School Board and CDSBEO by 2027-2028. The STEO consortium must adapt to the new provincial funding model, ...

The Nation Municipality is continuing to renovate the St-Isidore arena, but will have to limit the work due to a lack of provincial funding. While the province has pledged $962,000, about $665,000 in ...

The Township of East Hawkesbury is opposed to the proposed route of the Alto high-speed train linking Ottawa to Quebec City. Mayor Robert Kirby says that the municipality is not against the project, b...

The Township of North Glengarry is partnering with Russell to better manage the rise in stray dogs. Approximately 50 reports are received each year, which overburdens the sole by-law officer. The muni...

Competitive swimmers have been assured by the Town of Hawkesbury that any temporary closure of the indoor pool at the Robert-Hartley Sports Complex will be planned so as not to interfere with their pr...

Rumors persist about a possible sale of Hydro Hawkesbury by the Town of Hawkesbury. Mayor Robert Lefebvre reaffirmed that the company has not been sold and that any decision would have to be publicly ...

The Ontario government is investing up to $8.7 million to upgrade and expand wastewater infrastructure in the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet. The announcement was made by MNA Stphane Sarrazin alon...