Federal pandemic benefits translates into reduced Ontario Works caseload for UCPR in 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has influenced the number of users of social assistance and Early Years childcare services in the United
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Politics
UCPR council approves switching transit pilot project to on-demand service
Dial a ride. PR Transpo is being converted into an on-demand service. At the United Counties of Prescott and Russell
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Bridge in La Nation requires emergency repairs
A landmark bridge in La Nation will undergo emergency repairs before already scheduled repairs to the bridge begin. At the
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New municipal recreation director hired in Hawkesbury
The Town of Hawkesbury has a new Director of Recreation and Tourism. On February 22, council unanimously approved hiring Samuel
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Integrity Commissioner investigation in Hawkesbury, council to record closed session meetings
The Town of Hawkesbury’s Integrity Commissioner is investigating a complaint under the municipal Code of Conduct. Lawyer and former Grenville-sur-la-Rouge
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Champlain Library is in “fair” condition, some repairs are being done; engineer reports will be “published” at next council meeting
Champlain Township has issued a brief press release with some information about the Champlain Library. “In 1984, the Township took
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Ontario taking steps to make it easier and safer to participate in provincial elections
The Ontario government is taking steps to make it easier and safer for people to vote, become a candidate and
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Alfred and Plantagenet 2021 budget adopted
The 2021 municipal budget for the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet was adopted by council on February 16. Operating expenses
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Council cost more than $173,000 in La Nation in 2020
It cost $173,958.73 to pay municipal councillors in La Nation in 2020. According to a report from Treasurer Cécile Maisonneuve,
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Speed on Route 148 a concern near Grenville, village still hoping to sell former bar
The Village of Grenville has asked Québec’s transportation department to do something about speed on Route 148 near the village.
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