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Permanent Suspension of the PR Transpo Intermunicipal Transit Service

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Permanent Suspension of the PR Transpo Intermunicipal Transit Service

L’Orignal, June 28, 2023 — The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (“UCPR”) have announced the permanent suspension of the PR Transpo Intermunicipal Transit Service.

In a report released to Council Members earlier this morning, it was noted that the inadequate performance of the transit network, low profitability of the service, and labour challenges encountered by the project team were all...

Change to Alert and Communications Service

Please note that the agreement between the Township and Telmatik for the dissemination of information and messages ends on June 30. The Township will transition to another platform, ALERTABLE, on July 1. No action is required on your part to continue receiving services. We would, however, like to advise you that your data, as submitted to access the service, will be forwarded to the new provider. This may include your full name, mailing address, telephone number and e-mail address.

If you do not...

Important Message From The Medical Officer Of Health - June 2023

Date: 2023-06-06

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH

Re: Smog and Air Health Advisory in Effect A Smog and Air Health Advisory has been issued for the following regions:

• United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
• United Counties of Prescott-Russell
• City of Cornwall

Smog and Air Health Advisory

A Smog and Air Health Advisory is issued jointly by Environment and Climate Change Canada, and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change when the Air Quality Health Index...

May 2023 Water Conditions Statement Update #5: Flood Warning Downgrade

Water Conditions Statement Update #5: FLOOD WARNING DOWNGRADE - Lower Ottawa River

May 18, 2023 – The Flood Warning for the Ottawa River issued on May 10, 2023 has been downgraded to a Water Safety Statement.

Water levels along the Lower Ottawa River from Gatineau to the Grenville/Hawkesbury area are expected to continue decreasing over the coming days.

Based on Ottawa River Regulating Committee forecasts, Ottawa River water levels are declining, and the rate of decline is slowing as they reach...

2023 Road Works

Expected dates for the start of the 2023 Road Works, dates may change pending weather and pulverizing of roads. The pulverization of existing roadways and adding of gravel before paving

• Concession 4 Plantagenet from County Road 19 going East over 1.1 km between May 15 and May 17
• Concession 9 Plantagenet from County Road 19 going East over 1.5 km between May 18 and May 23
• Concession 6 Plantagenet from Sarrazin Street to Route 16 over 1.25 km between May 24 and May 29
• Concession 2 Wendover from County...