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ST. BERNARDIN HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SOCIETY TAKES OWNERSHIP OF CALEDONIA COMMUNITY HALL
The St. Bernardin Historical and Cultural Society has officially taken ownership of the Caledonia Community Hall and surrounding facilities from The Nation Municipality. The organization will now oversee the community centre, ball diamond, playground, outdoor rink and multisport court. (The Nation Municipality)
GABRIELLE VINETTE gabrielle.vinette@eap.on.ca
cannabis-related products to youth in the community. That information formed part of an ongoing investigation. The driver was arrested, and a sub- sequent search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of 47 nicotine vaping devices, 15 tins of nicotine pouches, 246 loose nicotine pods, 90 packaged nicotine pods, 24.5 grams of THC oil and nine additional vaping devices. As a result of the investigation, Moha- mad-Noh Bouragba of Navan was charged under the Cannabis Act with possession of illicit cannabis. The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Onta- rio Court of Justice at a later date. The investigation remains ongoing. The OPP is asking anyone with informa- tion regarding the sale or distribution of illicit cannabis, tobacco or vaping products to contact police at 1-888-310-1122. Infor- mation can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through its website. Society has demonstrated tremendous pas- sion and commitment throughout this jour- ney,” said The Nation Mayor Francis Brière. “With the support of dedicated volunteers, the group embraced a new challenge and worked tirelessly to help shape a sustainable future for the Caledonia Community Hall.” Brière said the municipality was confident the organization would continue making the hall a welcoming gathering place for the community. Julie Leroux, president of the board of directors of the St. Bernardin Historical and Cultural Society, thanked residents of St. Bernardin and the surrounding area for their support during the transition. She said residents had demonstrated their attachment to the community centre and their desire to keep the facility open.
The organization also thanked the volunteers who spent months preparing for the transition and takeover of the community centre. “We are already seeing positive results thanks to the support of our community, and we anticipate a bright future for our community centre and our park,” Leroux said. The St. Bernardin Historical and Cultural Society is now responsible for bookings and rentals at the facility. Reservations can be made through the organization’s website. The ownership transfer is part of a broa- der initiative by The Nation Municipality to transition the operation of several commu- nity centres to local organizations. In December 2024, council approved a plan to transition the Fournier, St-Albert and
Caledonia community centres to communi- ty-based organizations. The initiative was intended to support the long-term sustai- nability of the facilities while maintaining public access to the spaces. Throughout early 2025, the municipality worked with the communities involved to establish transition models tailored to each centre. Local committees and existing com- munity organizations were subsequently involved in the process. Transition agreements came into effect in January 2026, beginning the transfer of operations to the community organizations. The Nation Municipality said it will conti- nue working with the St. Bernardin Historical and Cultural Society and supporting the community groups involved as they take on greater responsibility for their local facilities.
The Caledonia Community Hall is now officially owned and operated by the St. Bernardin Historical and Cultural Society following the transfer of the property from The Nation Municipality. The transition gives the local organization full responsibility for the community hall and surrounding facilities, including the ball diamond, playground structures, outdoor rink and multisport court. The Nation Municipality will continue providing financial support as part of its commitment to working with local organiza- tions and keeping community spaces open and active. “The St. Bernardin Historical and Cultural
NAVAN MAN CHARGED AFTER CANNABIS AND VAPING PRODUCTS SEIZED IN EMBRUN GABRIELLE VINETTE gabrielle.vinette@eap.on.ca
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Navan man after officers seized cannabis and numerous vaping products during an investigation in Embrun. Members of the Russell County OPP Detachment were conducting proactive patrols in Embrun on September 30 at approximately 1 a.m. when officers noticed a pickup truck parked in front of a closed business with its engine running. Police approached the vehicle and found the driver asleep in the driver's seat, with the engine running and the keys in the ignition. During the interaction, officers observed several boxes of suspected illicit THC vaping products and nicotine vaping products in plain view inside the vehicle. According to the OPP, the driver matched the description of an individual identified through several complaints concerning the alleged sale of vaping products and
The Ontario Provincial Police seized cannabis and various vaping products during an investigation in Embrun on September 30. A Navan man was charged with possession of illicit cannabis. (OPP)
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