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Creation of an innovative food hub

The UCPR announces the creation of an innovative food hub in Eastern Ontario

L’Orignal, April 22, 2020 – The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) today announced the creation of an innovative food hub in Eastern Ontario. In partnership with the private sector, the UCPR will build a federal slaughterhouse, with food processing and distribution capacities, in order to meet the needs of regional and national markets.

This $36-million project will create 65 jobs and will be located in one of...

New funding available for Businesses

On April 17, 2020, the Government of Canada announced $250 million in funding for the Innovation Assistance Program (IAP) to assist Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

IRAP IAP provides a wage subsidy to eligible employers for up to 12 weeks.

SMEs pursuing technology-driven innovation who have been unable to secure funding under the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) are eligible and can apply for financial assistance under IRAP IAP.

See all details on Government of Canada website:  

Important clarification about Fire Ban

IMPORTANT CLARIFICATION ABOUT FIRE BAN

In Champlain, the Fire ban is still in effect and open fires are prohibited.

On April 14, the Township amended the full fire ban to permit campfires and burning in a container.

View the press release here.

Here are some important clarifications about CAMPFIRES as per the Municipal By-Law:

• Campfires are defined as an open fire that is no greater than one (1) meter in diameter, which is set and maintained solely for the purpose of cooking food, providing warmth and...

Flags to half-mast

Flags at Champlain Township Hall and Construction Building have been lowered to half-mast to honour the victims in the tragic shooting in Nova Scotia.

This symbolic gesture expresses the solidarity of the members of the municipal council, municipal employees and the entire population of the township towards the communities affected by this terrible event.

Our hearts go out to the families of the victims as well as to all residents of Nova Scotia in this tragedy.

 

Encourage Local

ENCOURAGE LOCAL - An initiative of Prescott-Russell Community Development Corporation.

For the entrepreneurs, it is a wonderful opportunity to show your products and services. The Encourage Local website will allow you to be part of the shop local community. It’s simple to register and it’s free! Simply click on the link below to fill out and submit the information. The information will then be processed on the website and an easy search will allow the buyer to find your business, what you have to...