Economy Technology Top Stories 

Ontario announces $71 million to boost broadband coverage in region.

May 17, 2019 Louise Sproule Prescott-Russell 0 Comment

If you live in Eastern Ontario and are among those affected by the lack of reach and capacity of mobile

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Business Economy News Politics Top Stories 

Permanent layoffs announced at Ivaco, Trump steel tariffs blamed

April 2, 2019April 2, 2019 James Morgan Champlain, L’Orignal, Ontario, Prescott-Russell Ivaco Rolling Mills, layoffs, steel, tariffs, USW

There are 50 full-time job losses on the way at Ivaco Rolling Mills in L’Orignal. According to a press release

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Business Economy Local Business 

Report identifies challenges and solutions for doing business in Prescott-Russell

March 7, 2019 James Morgan Ontario, Prescott-Russell business, business retention and expansion, economic development, Opportunités Prescott-Russell Opportunities, UCPR council

Information in a new report explains what is being done—and what needs to be done to keep businesses in the

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Confusion leads to more conversation about proposed medical cannabis production plant in Brownsburg-Chatham

March 4, 2019 James Morgan Argenteuil, Brownsburg-Chatham, Quebec AAA Trichomes, Hydro-Québec, infrastructure, medical cannabis, municipal council, planning, zoning

More time is needed for discussion with residents before zoning changes go ahead to allow a new medical cannabis growing

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Business Community Building Economy Local Business News 

Alexandria Chamber of Commerce struggling, others in region experiencing growth

March 4, 2019March 5, 2019 James Morgan Alexandria, Argenteuil, Hawkesbury, North Glengarry, Ontario, Prescott-Russell, Quebec, Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry, Vankleek Hill Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, chambers of commerce, Chambre de Commerce et de l'Industrie d'Argenteuil, Hawkesbury Chamber of Commerce, Maxville Chamber of Commerce, Vankleek Hill Business and Merchants Association

Chambers of commerce or business associations are what bind local businesses together through their common interests. The future of the

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Economy Local Business Press Release Technology Top Stories 

Petition to the government for high-speed internet in rural areas

February 27, 2019 Submitted Ontario

A petition is now in circulation to communicate clearly to the Government of Canada that high-speed Internet is a priority

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Business Economy Local Business Top Stories 

Staggered layoffs at Ivaco, according to union

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 James Morgan Champlain, L’Orignal, Ontario, Prescott-Russell Ivaco Rolling Mills, layoffs, tariffs, USW

The United Steelworker’s Union (USW) is confirming sporadic layoffs at Ivaco Rolling Mills in L’Orignal. According to Richard Leblanc, USW

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UCPR to begin inter-municipal transportation project

February 22, 2019February 26, 2019 James Morgan Ontario, Prescott-Russell assisted transportation, public transportation, ucpr, UCPR council

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) is trying to make it easier for more local residents to travel

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Business Economy Local Business News Top Stories 

Four-week layoff for Montebello Packaging production workers in Hawkesbury, President denies talk of eight-week layoff

February 21, 2019February 26, 2019 James Morgan Hawkesbury, Ontario, Prescott-Russell employment, industry, layoffs, manufacturing, Montebello Packaging, USW

A four-week production staff layoff began at one of Hawkesbury’s more prominent industries starting Monday, February 25. The 50 production

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Economy Letter to the Editor Local Business Politics 

Champlain Township has failed in the economic development department: taxpayer

February 11, 2019 Louise Sproule

To The Editor, The recent commentary through the newspaper demonstrates, that yes, the public is interested in the financial well-being

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