Russell County OPP, the Clarence-Rockland Fire Service, Prescott and Russell Paramedic Service were called to a home in Clarence Rockland following reports of gunshots at a private residence yesterday morning. A 75-year old man was taken to hospital where he was…
A new round of rotating strikes has been launched by Canada Post workers in Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says the latest Ontario operations targeted for job actions are in Toronto’s east end, as…
The Trudeau government wants to give federally regulated workers more paid personal-leave days. The proposal arrives as the P-C government of Ontario moves to cut workers’ entitlements. Federal budget legislation, if passed, would let workers take up to five days…
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says its rotating strikes have moved to Ottawa, Arnprior and Renfrew as they hit the picket lines this morning at 6:00. Postal staff in Smiths Falls and Petawawa are also on strike. CUP-W says…
OPP were called to investigate a Break and Enter a home in Russell Township between 7:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on October 25th. The owner of the home notified police that three firearms and electronic devices were stolen. Anyone with information regarding…
A special weather statement is in effect for snow expected sometime between late Saturday evening and early Sunday morning. According to Environmental Canada a low pressure system approaching from the south will bring some snow into portions of Central…
Brooklyn resident Nina Keneally, 63, started a business by renting herself out as a mother. The business is called Need A Mom, and services include nonjudgmental listening, watching a movie with you when you just don’t want to be alone,…
After a fire alarm Wednesday morning, the MacDonald Senior’s Residence on Bertha Street in Vankleek Hill was evacuated and residents were taken to the Vankleek Hill Community Centre, about a couple blocks away on Mill Street. It was discovered that…
Here are the top tips for parents to keep in mind while getting kids ready for Halloween: Make sure trick-or-treaters can see and be seen. – Use face makeup instead of masks. Masks can make it hard to see.…
A second case of Chronic Wasting Disease has been found in a domestic red deer from a herd on a farm believed to be in Boileau. The same herd where previously the disease was found in a deer in late…
Three out of four people believe they have good neighbors, according to realtor.com®’s new Good Neighbor Report. All demographics agreed that the ideal neighbor is trustworthy, quiet, friendly and respectful, but there’s no need to maintain a close friendship in order…
The province is telling pot enthusiasts they shouldn’t worry about a potential Canada Post strike, because there’s a backup plan in place to make sure everyone gets their legal weed. But the Finance Minister refused to say what, exactly, that…
Those plastic or metal tips on both ends of your shoelaces are called aglets, and they’re more important than you’d think. Just try lacing a shoe without them. In fact, aglets have been around since ancient Rome, though they were…
Police have charged 25 year old Brandon Smeltzer, of Bayside, Nova Scotia with a first-degree murder charge in the death of Emilie Maheu. He was located in News Brunswick, and is being transported back to Ontario where he will appear…
