Relay for Life launched on World Cancer Day
CORNWALL – On this World Cancer Day (Monday, Feb. 4), the local branch of the Canadian Cancer Society launched its countdown to this year’s Relay […]
Prescott-Russell
Positive hit for West Nile virus
SD&G – A mosquito pool in the five Eastern Ontario counties has tested positive for the West Nile virus, regional health officials confirmed this week. […]
‘Extremely dangerous’ fentanyl-like drug on SD&G streets: officials
SD&G – Local police and health unit officials are warning of a potentially deadly fentanyl-like drug that is being sold on the streets of SD&G […]
Second human case of West Nile virus
SD&G – The regional health unit says another human case of West Nile virus has turned up on the five eastern counties. The Eastern Ontario […]
Amber Alert cancelled; Embrun boy found safe
EMBRUN – The O.P.P. have cancelled an Amber Alert for an eight-year-old boy, they suspected had been taken by his father. Noah Gaudet of Embrun, […]
Concern over mumps; two confirmed cases in SD&G, PR
CORNWALL – With more cases of mumps showing up across the province, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit is out with a warning today (Wednesday). Also […]
LTE: Even with health inspections, buyer beware
I assume that citizens ought to be thankful that the medical officer of health intends to be more vigilant in regard to inspecting restaurants. We’ve […]
Results from local food challenge
SD&G – Organizers of the first local food challenge in the region say the program drew nearly 200 registrants across SD&G and Prescott-Russell. The 10 […]
Cancer society community partners deliver cheque
SD&G — Several community partners with the Canadian Cancer Society of SD&G Prescott-Russell recently delivered a cheque for $2,780. The money from Scotiabank, Corus Entertainment, […]
Man receives lifetime pet ownership ban for animal cruelty
PRESCOTT-RUSSELL, Ont. – A man from Curran, Ont. has received a lifetime ban from owning animals after pleading guilty to a single count of animal […]