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CONSTRUCTION ON NEW PRESCOTT AND RUSSELL RESIDENCE COMPLETED
GABRIELLE VINETTE gabrielle.vinette@eap.on.ca
to our regional community, particularly thanks to the addition of 78 new beds, which will allow us to continue meeting the growing OFFETPGPVSQPQVMBUJPO u;BOUITBJE 0OCFIBMGPGDPVOUZDPVODJM ;BOUIXJTIFE residents and their loved ones well during the move and thanked residence staff and project partners for their contributions. A modernized long-term care home The Prescott and Russell Residence is a bilingual specialized long-term care home managed by the UCPR. The former facility opened in the fall of 1978. The new 193,000-square-foot building features a central courtyard, interior cour- tyards and large windows designed to maximize natural light. Amenities include a multi-purpose hall, dining rooms, landscaped outdoor spaces and a beauty salon, as well as standard, semi-private and private rooms. The residence also includes modern workspaces and equipment, with care stations at the entrance to each of its seven living areas. Additional space beyond minimum requirements was incorporated to support daily activities and operations. The $93-million project received support from the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care, the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure and the UCPR. Photos and videos of the redevelopment project are available at prescott-russell. on.ca/stay/new_residence.
The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) has officially comple- ted its Prescott and Russell Residence Redevelopment Project, with residents scheduled to move into the new long- term care home on October 21 and 22. Launched in February 2021, the $93-mil- lion project replaces the former residence at 1020 Cartier Boulevard in Hawkesbury with a modern facility at 900 Spence Street. The new building adds 78 beds, increasing the residence’s total capacity to 224. “Our teams are mobilized and ready to ensure a safe, coordinated, and comfortable move for all of our residents,” said Alexandre Gorman, administrator of the Prescott and Russell Residence. “This is a well-planned logistical operation that will be carried out with care to ensure a smooth and successful transition for everyone.” The move will cover approximately one kilometre between the former facility and the new residence. Residents will be accompanied by health-care professionals,
Le projet de modernisation de 93 millions de dollars de la Résidence Prescott et Russell est terminé, ajoutant 78 lits pour une capacité totale de 224 résidents à Hawkesbury. (Les Comtés unis de Prescott et Russell)
community partners, family members and friends throughout the transition. According to Stéphane P. Parisien, chief administrative officer of the UCPR, the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care recently confirmed that the new facility and its equip- ment are ready to welcome residents.
“Our priority has always been to deliver a Residence that offers high-quality living environments and care that exceed industry standards and that is exactly what we have accomplished,” Parisien said. “This is a major milestone for the largest project ever undertaken by the UCPR.” 6$138BSEFO.BSJP;BOUIBMTPIJHIMJHIUFE the importance of the additional beds in meeting the region’s growing long-term care needs. i8FBSFFYUSFNFMZQMFBTFEUPIBWFDBSSJFE out this project, which is of great importance
LA POLICE INCULPE UNE SIXIÈME PERSONNE DANS L’AFFAIRE DU MEURTRE DE ROBERT PREVOST ÉQUIPE EAP nouvelles@eap.on.ca
Une sixième personne a désormais été arrêtée et inculpée dans le cadre de l’affaire du décès d’un habitant de Clarence-Rockland. Robert Prevost, âgé de 63 ans, a été vu pour la dernière fois à son domicile de la rue Laurier, à Clarence-Rockland, début février 2025, et sa disparition a été signalée début mars. Le 17 mai 2025, son corps a été repêché dans la rivière des Outaouais, au large de la rue Dallaire. À l’issue d’une autopsie, la Police provinciale de l’Ontario (PPO) a conclu à un homicide. Depuis juin 2026, cinq personnes ont été arrêtées et inculpées dans le cadre de cette enquête. À la suite de l’enquête en cours, un mandat d’arrêt a été délivré à l’encontre de Cathy Percey, 53 ans, d’Ottawa, qui a été localisée, arrêtée et inculpée de meurtre au premier degré. &MMFFTUUPVKPVSTFOEÊUFOUJPOFUEPJU comparaître devant la Cour de justice de l’Ontario à L’Orignal le vendredi 16 octobre 2026.
L’enquête se poursuit, et toute personne disposant d’informations concernant cette affaire est priée de contacter la Police provin- ciale de l’Ontario (OPP) du comté de Russell au 1-888-310-1122. Si vous souhaitez gar- der l’anonymat, contactez Crime Stoppers au 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) ou rendez-vous sur ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Six people have been charged in connection with the death of Robert Prevost. (OPP)
EDITOR’S NOTE In last week’s edition of the VISION, we printed a story that incorrectly stated that taxes in Clarence- Rockland have increased 31 per cent over the past five years when in fact, they have gone up 21 per cent over the past four years. We apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused.
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