Author Archives: Derrick Scott

The United Counties of Prescott-Russell ended 2025 with a budget deficit of $2.24 million. Treasurer Valrie Parisien specifies that only the budget deficit counts, since it will influence taxation. Th...

Grade 11 students from cole secondaire catholique L'Escale have a $10,000 goal to hit as they will be taking part in next month's Relay For Life, at the school, for The Canadian Cancer Society. Incred...

Technology means we can connect instantly with anyone, anywhere. And yet, people in Canada are struggling with loneliness. As we spend more time online, this Mental Health Week the Canadian Mental Hea...

On Monday, April 20th, 2026, the Clarence-Rockland Public Library officially assumed responsibility for the Clarence-Rockland Museum with the transfer of keys from the City of Clarence-Rockland. This ...

SDG United Counties Councillor Andrew Guindon is calling on Ontario to review the land transfer tax rebate for first-time home buyers. The current $4,000 limit only covers properties worth about $368,...

The Eastern Ontario Training Commission's Employer One 2025 survey reveals a marked shortage of skilled trades workers in Cornwall, SDG and Prescott-Russell. The skilled trades are the most difficult ...

Councillor Ian Walker said the Township of Alfred-Plantagenet is still maintaining old bylaws that are considered outdated, with fines for offences such as throwing a paper airplane into a park or pos...

Hawkesbury is facing a significant need for varied and affordable housing, according to a UCPR presentation to City Council. The 2024-2034 action plan aims to respond to the increase in needs related ...

An Ottawa resident has been charged with multiple criminal offences following a traffic stop. Monday, April 20, 2026, shortly after 10:00 p.m., OPP officers from Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario P...

The Saturday lunch program at Centre 440 in Hawkesbury has served 1,500 meals in 22 weeks since its launch in November, exceeding organizers' expectations. Offered at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, the...