Duncan lands Lauzon’s endorsement
EASTERN ONTARIO — Former North Dundas mayor Eric Duncan now has the official blessing of the man he hopes to replace as MP in Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry. Guy Lauzon, 74, formally endorsed Duncan, 31, for the…
Region digs out from heavy snowfall event
NATION VALLEY — The air is calm and the temperatures mild after last night’s heavy snowfall tailed off very early this morning, leaving the region to dig out from a foot or more of snow….
It’s Agriculture Day; thank a farmer
EASTERN ONTARIO — As the sun rises on Agriculture Day, Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs reflects on the “special occasion” with a statement issued this morning. Says Ernie Hardeman of the Day recognized…
Schools closed now, too
EASTERN ONTARIO — In a move rarely seen, the Upper Canada District and Catholic District of Eastern Ontario school boards are closing their schools today in advance of an anticipated heavy winter snowfall forecast for…
Snow day number 9: buses cancelled today, Feb. 12
EASTERN ONTARIO — Anticipating a forecasted heavy dump of snow later this afternoon, Student Transportation of Eastern Ontario has called off the school buses for today, Feb. 12. The pre-emptory move comes as the region…
Mexican slaves forced to work in Cornwall, police say
CORNWALL — This Seaway city has been named among a handful of Ontario sites where human traffickers forced Mexican slaves to work as cleaners. On Tuesday, Feb. 5, approximately 250 frontline and support unit members…
Committed to supporting digital mammography at WDMH
EMBRUN — The team at Shoppers Drug Mart in Embrun knows how to plan. They have just presented a cheque for $3,437 to the Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) Foundation – and they are already…
SNC’s Geocaching Passports prove to be popular
NATION VALLEY — South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) Geopassport Series has guided thousands of users on real-life and high-tech treasure hunts across various portions of its 4,384 square-kilometer jurisdiction in Eastern Ontario. Geocaching is a year-round…
Yukon Quest features volunteer from Chesterville
DAWSON CITY — Organizers of the 1,000-mile dog-sledding run have featured a local volunteer from Chesterville who has been helping out with the iconic competition (see video above). Kent Merkley and wife Cindy have been…
Catch the Ace Lottery jackpot of over $30,000 won, Feb. 10
RUSSELL — The Kin Club of Russell is very pleased to announce that the jackpot in the weekly Catch the Ace Lottery was won February 10. The lucky winner, Helene Brisson of Embrun was reached…
Betty’s Bakery apologizes after recall affecting 0.5 percent of its brands
Sliced bread not part of recall caused by mice infestation at contractor facility ST-JEROME, Que. — Betty Bakery apologized yesterday for a product recall prompted by a “mice infestation” at a contractor facility making less…
Prince and Princess Snowflake crowned as Chesterville Winter Carnival continues
See the video and watch the annual proceedings, which took place Saturday morning, Feb. 9, at the Chesterville Legion.
Three Nancy’s Fancy pizza-crust products recalled by CFIA; 15 Betty’s brand products recalled
All other Nancy’s Fancy bread and bun products ‘not affected’ CHESTERVILLE — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) yesterday recalled 15 Betty’s brand products due to “possible contamination from mice infestation” at the involved bakery…
Employee accused of stealing from Mike Dean’s in Chesterville
CHESTERVILLE — A Mike Dean’s Super Food Store employee is accused of stealing more than $5,000 worth of goods from the establishment. The SD&G OPP say they arrested Karey Nurse, 50, after responding to a…
Hydro One bracing for power outages
EASTERN ONTARIO — The provincial utility says it’s bracing for potential power outages, with central and eastern Ontario “hardest hit” from forecasted high winds this evening and into tomorrow. In a post on its website,…
