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Fisher spotted frequently in Vankleek Hill during the winter

May 22, 2020May 23, 2020 Reid Masson Vankleek Hill 0 Comment

One of the more elusive and somewhat legendary of wild animals, the fisher, has been spotted on the outskirts of

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Coronavirus Environment Press Release 

SNC re-opens public boat launches, river access points and select conservation areas; certain COVID-19 precautions are in place

May 22, 2020 Press Release Ontario 0 Comment

Eager anglers and boaters from across South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) 4,441 square-kilometer jurisdiction in Eastern Ontario can (safely) rejoice. Following

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Business Local Business News 

Difficult days for local businesses according to UCPR survey

May 21, 2020 James Morgan Ontario, Prescott-Russell 0 Comment COVID-19, government programs, survey

Business throughout Prescott and Russell counties are feeling the cash crunch from the COVID-19 crisis. The United Counties of Prescott

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Money 

Will fixed mortgage rates go down further in Canada by the end of 2020?

Sponsored May 21, 2020May 22, 2020 Louise Sproule Ontario 0 Comment

Will fixed mortgage rates go down further in Canada by the end of 2020? An Analysis by Wowa Leads Inc.

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Federal government announces expansion to eligibility criteria for Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA)

May 19, 2020 Louise Sproule Ontario, Quebec 0 Comment

Prime Minister  Justin Trudeau today announced an expansion to the eligibility criteria for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) to

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MRC d’Argenteuil puts pressure on government for permission to use poles for internet project

May 19, 2020May 19, 2020 James Morgan Argenteuil, Quebec 0 Comment communication, Fibre Argenteuil, high-speed internet, MRC d'Argenteuil

The Municipalité Régional de Comté (MRC) d’Argenteuil wants action from utility companies as it tries to complete a fiber-optic network

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Environment Press Release Top Stories 

Weekend rainfall leads to flood watch statement as Lake Ontario water levels continue to be above average for this time of year

May 16, 2020 Louise Sproule Prescott-Russell 0 Comment

This is an update to the Flood Watch statement issued by South Nation Conservation (SNC) for the St. Lawrence River

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Energy Environment News 

Court ruling gives green light to Nation Rise Wind Farm, for now

May 14, 2020 James Morgan Ontario, Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry 0 Comment and Parks, Concerned Citizens of North Stormont, conservation, EDP Renewables, environment, environmental law, Ministry of the Environment, Nation Rise Wind Farm, North Stormont, Ontario Divisional Court, renewable energy

Will Nation Rise, rise again? On December 4, 2019, the Ontario Minister of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks revoked a

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Community Building Environment Events Top Stories 

Trails in Larose Forest open

May 13, 2020May 19, 2020 Press Release Prescott-Russell 0 Comment

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) say that the trails in the Larose Forest opened to the public

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Business Coronavirus Local Business News Top Stories 

Hawkesbury safety equipment manufacturer begins producing face shields for front-line workers

May 12, 2020 James Morgan Hawkesbury, Ontario, Prescott-Russell 0 Comment COVID-19, face shields, Hawkesbury and District General Hospital, personal protective equipment, Tulmar Safety Systems

A Hawkesbury company has joined the cause of ensuring there is enough personal protective equipment for front-line workers who are

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