Employment Services Centre opens satellite offices in local French high schools
It’s now possible to find a job without leaving school for some local secondary school students. The Employment Services Centre
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Fire at warehouse in Alexandria
In Alexandria, 2019 ended with a fire at one of the town’s largest industries. At 8:24 a.m. on December 31,
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UCPR and Employment Services Centre conduct labour shortage study
Local authorities continue to try and solve the mystery of the Prescott-Russell labour shortage. The United Counties of Prescott and
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Colacem-Action Champlain combined OMB case moving forward in February with one-day meeting
After a hiatus which lasted more than one year since an Ontario Municipal Board OMB) double-hearing was postponed, it looks
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Fire damages house in Rockland, two pets perish
Damage is estimated at $450,000 and two pets have died as the result of a fire at a house on
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Resident asks why road name not changed, East Hawkesbury council highlights
An East Hawkesbury resident wants to know why the name of the road she lives on has not been changed.
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Business license fees may be introduced in Champlain Township in 2020
Champlain Township council tabled a proposed business license by-law until its February meeting. The proposed by-law was part of the
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Tourism association planning for future without counties funding
A change in funding is going to change the focus of a local tourism association. When United Counties of Prescott
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Gala of Excellence salutes local businesses that are exceptional
The 2019 winners of the Prescott-Russell Gala of Excellence awards were celebrated at a special event in October 2019. The
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Funding helps local businesses improve processes, remain competitive
This week, $306,153 in funding from the federal government was announced for local businesses to spur innovation and ensure job
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