Tag: emergency response

Hydro-Québec increasing water flow at Bell Falls dam to prevent future emergencies

by James Morgan | Dec 6, 2019 | News, Top Stories | 0 |

A potentially dangerous situation last spring and concerns about the future have led Hydro-Québec...

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Fire service changes meant to improve response in three Argenteuil municipalities

by James Morgan | Sep 24, 2019 | Local Politics, News, Police and Fire, Top Stories | 0 |

A new coordination protocol is being implemented for fire department response in...

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UCPR cuts responses to ambulance calls outside territory, ministry not pleased

by James Morgan | Jun 10, 2019 | Local Politics, Top Stories | 0 |

The Director of Emergency Services for the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) is...

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Sandbagging and staff patrols continue in Ontario municipalities affected by flooding

by James Morgan | Apr 25, 2019 | News | 0 |

Municipalities on the Ontario side of the Ottawa River continue to closely monitor and respond to...

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Flooding affecting Lachute, city bracing for worsening conditions later in week

by James Morgan | Apr 23, 2019 | Environment, News, Top Stories | 0 |

Flooding on Rivière du Nord has become a serious concern in Lachute. On Monday, the city issued a...

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Coroner’s inquest to investigate Hawkesbury deathApril 19, 2024
A coroner’s inquest will be held into the death of a man in Hawkesbury which took place in 2019. According to the Ministry of the Solicitor General, Nicholas Taylor, 31, died in hospital on May… Read more: Coroner’s inquest to investigate Hawkesbury death
Landslide risk remains priority for SNC and The NationApril 18, 2024
South Nation Conservation (SNC) and The Nation Municipality continue to closely monitor for landslides along the South Nation River. Efforts also continue to purchase remaining residential properties in high-risk areas. A significant risk of retrogressive… Read more: Landslide risk remains priority for SNC and The Nation