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  • L’PPO enquête sur un corps retrouvé à Clarence-Rockland comme étant un homicide

    L’PPO enquête sur un corps retrouvé à Clarence-Rockland comme étant un homicide

    La Police provinciale de l’Ontario (PPO)considère comme un homicide le décèsd’un homme de Clarence-Rockland, dontle corps a été découvert dans la rivière des Outaouais près de la rue Dallaire la semaine dernière.

    La PPO a trouvé le corps de Robert Prevost,63 ans, de Clarence-Rockland, qui avait été vupour la dernière fois au début de février à son domicile de la rue Laurier. Le détachement PPO du comté de Russell a commencé son enquête sur la disparition de M. Provost à la mi-mars.La police a retrouvé le corps le samedi 17 mai 2025, vers 17 h 30.

    L’Unité des crimes de l’PPO du comté de Russell continue d’enquêter sur le décès ,sous la direction de la Direction des enquête scriminelles de l’PPO et en collaboration avec le Bureau du coroner en chef et le Service depathologie judiciaire de l’Ontario.

    Aucune autre information n’a été commu-niquée sur l’enquête ou la cause du décès. Toute personne ayant des renseignements sur M. Prevost est priée de communiquer avec la PPO du comté deRussell au 1-888-310-1122 ou avec Échecau crime en composant le 1-800-222-TIPS(8477), sous le couvert de l’anonymat.

  • City appoints members to new Municipal Grant Committee

    City appoints members to new Municipal Grant Committee

    Clarence-Rockland newest committee, the municipal grants committee, is now fully formed with the council appointing its members at the latest council meeting on April 17.  

    “The existing process lacked a formal mechanism for municipal organizations to access financial support and logistical assistance from the City,” a statement from the City said. “This committee’s mission is to institute an impartial and transparent system for allocating municipal funds, promoting fairness and equity in distribution.” 

    The committee features three Clarence-Rockland city councillors (Councillors Simon-Olivier Péladeau-Houle, André J. Lalonde and Stéphane Fournier), two members of the community, with Renée Forcier representing urban areas and the Sumaila Gariba representing the rural areas of the municipality, and the Mayor, Mario Zanth.  

    The committee will recommend an annual budget allocation for grant requests while providing a fair and equitable assessment of all grants and contribution requests, according to their mandate.  

    One of the committee’s first jobs will be to evaluate the City of Clarence-Rockland’s Municipal Grants Program, the Community improvement Program (CIP), and Economic Development Projects applications in accordance with the appropriate City related policy.  

    The Municipal Grants Committee will make recommendations to Clarence-Rockland City Council for all monetary grant requests while also providing the maximum level of community benefit given the approved community grant budget. 

    “The way it’s structure right now, there can be to many contributions coming from various sources,” said Councillor Lalonde.  

    Lalonde, one of the three councillors elected to the new committee, is the director of research operations with the University of Ottawa.  

    He said the new structure for grants allows for more development programs in Clarence-Rockland with a steadier streamline for funding requests.  

    “I do believe what we are trying to do has the capacity to build great things for the city of Clarence-Rockland,” added Coun. Lalonde. “Our goal here is to create new opportunities that will help our city prosper.” 

    There has been no date given as to when the committee will have its first meeting.  

     

     

     

      

  • Halloween Safety Tips

    Halloween Safety Tips

    The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reminds parents that although Halloween is exciting, they should always keep an eye out to keep themselves and their kids safe. The OPP recommends carrying a flashlight to light the way and choosing a brightly coloured costume to increase visibility to drivers. Use makeup instead of masks when possible, as masks can reduce visibility, and avoid baggy or oversized costumes that kids can trip over.

    Kids should walk, not run, and remember to look both ways when crossing the street. They should go up one side of the street and then the other instead of crossing back and forth, and if trick-or-treating with friends, parents should be informed of the route they plan to take. They should stay in familiar neighbourhoods and only visit well-lit houses that are decorated for Halloween.

    The OPP tells kids they should never go inside a house to get candy, and that parents should always check the treats before they eat them. The OPP also reminds motorists to be extremely careful all throughout the day, not just at night.

  • Le budget des CUPR fixe l’augmentation des taxes à 4,25

    Le budget des CUPR fixe l’augmentation des taxes à 4,25

    Lors de la réunion régulière du 25 octobre, les Comtés unis de Prescott et Russell (CUPR) ont discuté du budget préliminaire de 2024 tel que présenté par Mélanie Gratton du département des finances. Les budgets d’investissement et de fonctionnement n’ont pas encore été entièrement décidés, mais le document propose une augmentation de 4,25 % des taxes pour 2024. À l’origine, cette augmentation avait été fixée à 3,61 %, mais au cours de la réunion, le conseil a décidé de mettre de côté davantage de fonds pour les organismes communautaires de la municipalité et le remboursement de la dette associée à la résidence de Prescott et Russell.

    Le maire du canton de Russell, Pierre Leroux, a suggéré d’allouer des fonds au Regroupement Autisme Prescott-Russell (RAPR), qui a actuellement un déficit de 43 000 $, et le maire de Hawkesbury, Robert Lefebvre, a mentionné que l’Hôpital général de Hawkesbury et du district (HGH) a soumis une demande de financement de 200 000 $. Le canton de Russell, Clarence-Rockland et la municipalité de la Nation ont tous demandé une augmentation des montants du Fonds culturel qu’ils reçoivent puisqu’ils ont la plus grande population de la RPCU.

    Le DGA Stéphane Parisien a noté que de nombreux autres organismes demanderont de l’espace dans le budget au cours des semaines à venir et a recommandé une politique de financement des organismes, qui a été approuvée. Entre-temps, M. Leroux a suggéré une augmentation de 4,25 % pour traiter les éléments déjà mentionnés, suggérant en outre que tout montant restant pourrait être affecté à la nouvelle résidence de Prescott et Russell.

    L’augmentation initiale de 3,61 % aurait entraîné un supplément de 16 dollars sur la facture d’impôts d’un résident par tranche de 100 000 dollars d’évaluation. La nouvelle augmentation de 4,25 % se traduira plutôt par environ 18,84 $ par 100 000 $, soit environ 52,98 $ pour la valeur moyenne d’une maison de 281 906 $ dans l’UCPR. Le projet final du budget 2024 sera présenté pour approbation lors de la prochaine réunion ordinaire du 22 novembre.

     

  • UCPR budget sets tax increase at 4.25

    UCPR budget sets tax increase at 4.25

    At the regular meeting on October 25, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) discussed the preliminary 2024 budget as presented by Mélanie Gratton of the Finance department. The capital and operating budgets haven’t entirely been decided yet, but the document does propose a 4.25 percent increase in 2024 taxes. This was originally set at 3.61 percent, but during the meeting council decided to set aside more funds for community organizations within the municipality and debt payments associated with the Prescott and Russell residence.

    Russell Township mayor Pierre Leroux suggested allocating funds to Regroupement Autisme Prescott-Russell (RAPR), which currently has a $43,000 deficit, and Hawkesbury mayor Robert Lefebvre mentioned that the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital (HGH) submitted A funding request for $200,000. Russell Township, Clarence-Rockland, and the Nation municipality all requested an increase to the Cultural Fund amounts they receive since they have the largest population in the UCPR.

    CAO Stephane Parisien noted that many more organizations will request space in the budget in the weeks ahead and recommended an organization funding policy, which was approved. In the meantime, Leroux suggested the 4.25 percent increase to deal with the items already mentioned, further suggesting that any leftover amounts could go towards the new Prescott and Russell residence.

    The original 3.61 percent increase would have resulted in an extra $16 on a resident’s tax bill per $100,000 of valuation. The new 4.25 percent increase will instead result in approximately $18.84 per $100,000, or approximately $52.98 for the average home value of $281,906 in the UCPR. The final draft of the 2024 budget will be presented for approval at the next regular meeting on November 22.

  • Une vague de chaleur s’abat sur l’est de l’Ontario

    Une vague de chaleur s’abat sur l’est de l’Ontario

    A heatwave hit the region last week, with midday temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius for several days in a row. The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) has released a list of measures to prevent heat-related illnesses, especially among those at risk such as the elderly, infants, young children, people with chronic illnesses, people who work or exercise outdoors, homeless people and people with low incomes.

    The EOHU recommends that people who go outside drink plenty of water before they feel thirsty to reduce the risk of dehydration. Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration. He also recommends residents wear loose, light-colored clothing, and never leave people or animals inside a parked vehicle or in direct sunlight. Take frequent breaks in a cool place, such as in the shade of a tree or in an air-conditioned company, or take a cool shower or bath until you are refreshed. Block the sun by closing awnings and curtains, and wearing a wide-brimmed hat or umbrella.

    Finally, the BSEO points out that children do not sweat as much as adults and are therefore more exposed to heat-related illnesses.

    Heat-related illnesses include heatstroke and exhaustion, fainting, swelling of hands and feet, skin rashes and muscle cramps. Symptoms of heat-related illnesses include: dizziness, fainting, nausea, vomiting, headache, rapid breathing and heart rate, extreme thirst, and decreased urination with unusually dark yellow urine. Anyone with these symptoms should go to a cool place and drink fluids, especially water.

    The EOHU warns residents that heat stroke is a medical emergency. Call 911 immediately if you are caring for someone with an elevated body temperature who is unconscious, confused, or has stopped sweating. While waiting for help, cool the person immediately by moving them to a cool place, applying cold water to large areas of skin or clothing, and fanning them as much as possible.

    For more information, visit www.EOHU.ca/heat

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