2012: Clarence-Rockland Council raises taxes 3.5%
CR Transpo passes will cost $29 more per month
Recharged Chamber of Commerce scores in new arena
Rockland OPP officers bitten by the same dog in a day
New C-R Chamber of Commerce swings into action
Gourmet store a welcome addition to the Rockland scene
Septic system permits to be issued by South Nation Conservation
Two Bourget women killed in collision on Champlain Road
14-year-old charged with robbery in Rockland
Settlement reached between Clarence-Rockland and CUPE local
503
Rockland's Veronica Penny in national spelling bee
final
Results of the 2011 C-R- bike classic
TVC-22 makes a presentation to Council for expanded services
Jean-Marc Lalonde Arena recommended for closure
Is Rockland getting another newspaper?
Rockland Sears store is moving
Joel's Coffee - a business we really need
St-Hubert Express, Pop Shoes and Gabriel's Pizza
The St. Hubert rooster is coming to nest
in Rockland
Rockland's TV22C to air new interview-style program
Local firefighters honoured during council meeting
Rockland's TV22 website is up and running!
Mayor-elect sells interests in LLG Development Inc.
City of Clarence-Rockland receives Workplace Award
Meet the new mayor (Election Results) |
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2012: Clarence-Rockland Council raises
taxes 3.5%
 The bottom line number that residents are interested in is "What will the
tax increase be?"
Read 3.5%! That was the outcome after the presentation of the 2012 budget, enabley done by Clarence-Rockland
Treasurer Chantal McLean-Leroux.
Le Droit's Eastern Ontario correspondent Samuel Blais-Gauthier has
put up preliminary information on Le Droit's website. Here is a rough translation:
A tax increase of 3.5% for 2012
Clarence-Rockland elected officials will limit the increase in property taxes to 3.5% in 2012,
according to the budget that was tabled last night before the city council. This equates to $22.87 increase in
your tax bill for every $100,000 evaluation.
The new budget adopted by council imposes lower increases than last year, when in 2011, the new
politicians made a grand entrance into power by requiring taxpayers to pay a whopping 10 per cent tax increase.
"I'm happy with the rate of 3.5 per cent," said Mayor Marcel Guibord. "Some people,
including myself, were afraid that the increase would be greater than that. Where I am a little disappointed is
that our budget this year does not allow us to move forward - in terms of infrastructure projects - because of
our limited ability to borrow. But I console myself by saying it will be a year of study and long-term planning.
Sometimes it takes a step back to make three forward."
The water and sewer rates should be decided next month.
The CR Transpo (bus pass) issue
Before popular pressure, the council decided to reopen talks on the price of monthly passes for CR Transpo. The
increase of $29 is to come in April. The mayor proposed that the budget should be passed as expected next week,
but deferred to a May decision on bus pass rates.
Read the original French story...
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CR Transpo passes will cost $29 more
per month
Le Droit newspaper reported this story on Tuesday, January 24, 2012) The
monthly pass bus in Clarence-Rockland will cost the equivalent of a dollar more per day to users in 2012.
At the heart of budget discussions last night (January 23), officials decided to increase the
cost of a one month transit increase by $29. This is an increase of over 13 per cent compared to the monthly rates
of last year, which had then been increased by $38.
You can read the (French) article here.
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 (Rockland, January 18, 2012) The New Clarence- Rockland Chamber
of Commerce was inagurated with a line up of special guests and an enthusiastic crowd of close to100 people on
the upper deck of the Canadian International Hockey Academy arena last evening.
Revitalized by a new board, led by Paul Paradis, the Chamber already has 75 members signed up.
Their goal is to boost that total up to150 by March 5. That is the number needed to sustain a viable organization,
said Luc Filion, a new member himself who hosted the event and introduced the guest speakers. (Click
on the picture to enlarge.)
 A cross-section of local business owners, invited guests
and politicians listen intently as the speakers make their remarks. They included (above, from left to right: Pierre
Lemieux, MP; Mayor Marcel Guibord; Grant Crack, MPP and Denis Thibault, Cornwall Councillor and member of the Cornwall
Chamber of Commerce. C-R Chamber VP Mathieu Dallaire stands in the middle of the ribbon cutting ceremony. (Click on the picture to enlarge.)
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You can listen to the remarks made by the special guests when
Jacques Tessier runs the tape on his program "Informez-Vous" on TVC22.
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During his address, MP Pierre Lemieux offered encouragement to business owners "for the important
work that you do" and stated that "you are the reason why new people are moving to" Clarence-Rockland
and why long-term residents are investing. He added that his government introduced tax credits for small buisinesses
in the 2011 federal budget and has set aside $18 million for businesses, and this month his government reduced
the corporate tax rate to 15 per cent from 22 per cent allowing businesses to keep more of their money. He said
that when you have a voice like a Chamber of Commerce, that is extremely important at the Federal level and "I
would endourage you to talk to your fellow business owners to join the Chamber of Commerce... when you grow stronger
you have a louder voice and you have more influence".
(Click on the picture to enlarge.)
Two of the super supporters of the New Chamber of Commerce,
new members themselves are Luc Filion and Joane Brunet.
Luc has just returned to his Rockland roots after spending
the past 15 years in Toronto. He is starting his new business as
a financial planner, and sees the Chamber as an excellent
 opportunity to grow his enterprise. Joane owns Visual Graphic Design
and is the talent behind the new Chamber logo seen in the picture.
We hope to have more pictures and information soon. In the meantime if you would like to join
the New Clarence-Rockland Chamber of Commerce, or if you would like more information, call: 613-761-1954 / 1-888-697-6646,
or visit their website: ccclarencerockland.com.
The New Chamber offices are located in the upper floor of the Canadian International Hockey Academy
arena.
Read our related story below.
Also read a Letter to the Editor:
Reader applauds new Chamber of Commerce, expresses
concerns of possible City intervention
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Rockland OPP officers bitten by the same
dog in a day
The Ottawa Citizen reported that two OPP officers in Russell
County have run afoul of a dog that seems to have a taste for lawmen. The officers were bitten Jan. 5 by the same
dog in separate incidents at the same residence in Clarence-Rockland. In each case, the injuries were minor.
Police are reminding homeowners that they’re responsibile for the control of their dog and to
make sure dogs are securely tied.
Every time a person is bit by a dog, it is requested that the municipal by-law is contacted along
as with the local Health Department. It is important to keep all medical records of the animal’s shots.
A spokesperson for the City of Clarence-Rockland bylaw department advised the Canaan Connexion
that that their office was advised of this event and proper correction measures were taken with the dog owner.
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New C-R Chamber of Commerce swings into action
(Rockland, January 9, 2012) Did you know that the local Chamber of Commerce is being revived? You may
have seen a sign on the northeast corner of Edwards and Laurier Streets recently, promoting the Clarence-Rockland
New Chamber of Commerce (CRNCC). and, chances are if you are a member of the C-R business community you are alre ady
aware that the CRNCC is being revived by a core group of locals headed by "interim" President Paul Paradis.
You may also kn ow that they are holding an official "Wine and Cheese" opening on Wednesday,
January 18 at their new location, in the Canadian International Hockey Academy facility, located at 8710 County
Road 17, in Rockland. The occasion will give members and prospective members the opportunity to visit their office
as well as to network with the City of Clarence-Rockland business community.
Space is limited and the deadline to RSVP was January 9th, however if you want more information
you can email the CRNCC at info@ccclarencerockland.com, or contact them by phone at 613-761-1954
"We have around 70 members so far,' says president Paradis," and we hope to bring that
number up to 150."
If you check out their new website http://ccclarencerockland.com you can get all of the latest information including:
Directors, Business Directory, Membership Fees, and events. You can even sign up for their newsletter.
If you are a local business, large or small, this may be your opportunity to support and promote
Clarence-Rockland while at the same time furthering your own business.
The mission of the Clarence-Rockland New Chamber of Commerce is:
- to promote the economic, social, political and cultural development of the City of Clarence-Rockland;
and,
- to represent the interests of small, medium and large businesses in the rural and urban sectors
of the City of Clarence-Rockland.
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Gourmet food store a welcome addition to
the Rockland scene
 (Rockland, January 5, 2012)In this week's edition on page 14, the Vision Newspaper wrote a nice story on a "new local
gourmet food store" called Les Gourmandises Caprines, operated by Marie-France Gagnon. However they failed
to give the location and phone number of the establishment. We visited the store and spoke to Marie-France. Her
location is at 2026 Laurier Street, near the Subway restaurant. Phone: 613-419-3088.
She opened the store on December 12 and it is located in the space vacated by My Dollar Store.
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Septic system permits to be issued by South
Nation Conservation
 Finch - January
3, 2012 - A one-window approach creating efficiencies for property owners seeking septic system permits is now
operational in the South Nation River watershed.
Effective January 3rd, residents living throughout much of the watershed will deal with South
Nation Conservation staff regarding issuing of septic permits for new construction, renovation and legal searches,
said authority General Manager Dennis O'Grady.
SNC has conducted inspection of new septic bed installations in its jurisdiction for more than
12 years, O'Grady explained; issuing permits on behalf of area municipalities is a new task formerly undertaken
by the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU).
"We have a proven track record in dealing with septic systems to make sure they're environmentally
sound and now we'll be working with the municipalities at their request on the permit component," O'Grady
explained.
SNC staff is currently collaborating with staff at the EOHU to ensure a smooth program transition;
fees will remain the same and application forms - which are accepted beginning Jan. 3 - are available at www.nation.on.ca.
Municipalities included in the new arrangement are Clarence-Rockland, East Hawkesbury, Alfred-Plantagenet, Casselman, Champlain, La Nation, Russell, North and South Stormont,
North and South Dundas.
Click here to view a map of the South Nation Watershed.
Here is a related press release sent out by the EOHU:
As of January 1, 2012, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) is no longer administering Part
VIII of the Building Code, dealing with the inspection of septic system installations.
Privately owned sewage systems, including cesspools, septic tanks and leach fields must be installed
and maintained according to the Ontario Building Code. Under this code, permits and inspections are required to
install or alter a private sewage system. Last summer, the EOHU informed municipalities that starting in 2012,
it will no longer be responsible for inspections of private sewage systems in the five Eastern Counties.
In response, the City of Cornwall and the Townships of North Glengarry and South Glengarry have
opted to provide private sewage system services on their own. Other municipalities are contracting these services
out to South Nation Conservation. These municipalities include:
- South Dundas
- North Dundas
- South Stormont
- North Stormont
- Russell
- Nation
- Casselman
- Alfred-Plantagenet
- Clarence-Rockland
- Champlain
- East Hawkesbury
For more information, please visit www.eohu.ca or contact your local municipality. Here is a list of contact telephone
numbers for information about Part VIII sewage system services in your region.
Cornwall: 613-930-2787 (ext. 2345)
North Glengarry: 613-525-1110
South Glengarry: 613-347-1166
South Nation Conservation (SNC): 613-984-2948 (ext. 316) or toll free at 1 877 984-2948
SNC is serving the following municipalities:
- South Dundas
- North Dundas
- South Stormont
- North Stormont
- Russell
- Nation
- Casselman
- Alfred-Plantagenet
- Clarence-Rockland
- Champlain
- East Hawkesbury
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Two Bourget women killed in collision on
Champlain Road
 (Friday, December 30, 2011) A Bourget mother and daughter are dead following a
three-vehicle crash on Champlain Road between Henri Road and Du Golf Road.
Bertha Clairoux, 51, was pronounced dead at the scene and her 74-year-old mother, Doris Billings,
was transported to hospital in critical condition where she died within two hours.
OPP Const. Serge Gauthier said the two women were travelling in the same vehicle.
The occupants of other vehicles appear not to have been injured, according to information gathered
from the authorities who have not given details on the circumstances of the accident. The roads were icy in the
area, around 6:30 p.m.
Paramedics from the Emergency Service of Prescott and Russell called on their counterparts in
Ottawa to help the victims of the accident. According to Mike Latimer, spokesman for the Ottawa Paramedic, one
of two people died instantly, while the other passed away in hospital.
The accident forced the closure of Champlain Road for more than five hours.
(The following information was made available in the Ottawa Citizen report:)
There was black ice mixed with slush on the road where the officer was. The road
is usually very icy, said nearby resident Pierre Goddard, and usually only the part of it closest to Du Golf Road
gets salted. When it “drops down below zero overnight sometimes you end up with a skating rink out here,” he said.
Drivers will frequently spin out of control, he said. He pointed out one area where a woman had crashed in the
ditch two days earlier.
It would appear that both women had pages on Facebook:
Bertha Clairoux
Doris Billings
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14-year-old charged with robbery in Rockland
 (Wednesday, December
21, 2011) A 14-year-old has been charged in connection with a robbery at the New Horizon gift shop on Laurier Street.
He entered the store at 10:45 a.m. and demanded money from the owner, saying he had a weapon. He left when he was
told there was no money.
With a description of the suspect, the OPP were able to arrest the youth shortly after the incident.
The accused is to appear in Provincial Youth Court in L’Orignal on Feb. 1.
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Settlement reached between C-R and CUPE local
503
 (Friday, December 23, 2011) -
An agreement was reached two days before Christmas between the City of Clarence-Rockland and CUPE Local 503 representing
full-time employees at the City.
"This agreement represents a good foundation on which to build and develop good relations between the City
and its employees," says Mr. Jean-Marc Bézaire, National Representative representing the group of employees.
"We thank everyone who participated, worked long hours and contributed their best efforts to conclude this
agreement. We look forward to working in partnership with representatives of the City to deliver quality public
services to the benefit of all citizens in all the communities in the City Clarence-Rockland," added Mr. Bézaire.
The respective parties will be recommending adoption of the agreement by their respective principals before the
end of January 2012. The terms of the agreement remain confidential until such time that the respective parties
have ratified.
CUPE Local 503 represents all full-time employees of the City of Clarence-Rockland which includes : office personnel,
early childhood educator in childcare centers, technologists, urban planners, building inspectors, by-law officers,
mechanics, equipment operators in public works, roads, recreation and other public services.
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Scripps National Spelling Bee
Rockland's Veronica Penny makes it to finals
 Rockland's Veronica Penny, 13, was eliminated
in the 10th round of the Scripps International Spelling Bee late Thursday after misspelling a French-derived word.
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She was also a strong contender throughout the bee, tying for sixth place.
The shy, soft-spoken seventh-grader was eliminated in the pressure-filled 10th round after stumbling
over the French-derived word “rougeot.”
Veronica, who is known for putting a cent in her shoe for good luck and sleeping with a dictionary under her pillow
before a bee, had thought the word was spelled “rougeau.”
The word means a disease which affects grapes.
She gave the audience a cupped wave as she walked to the side of the stage to join her mother, Pam, who admits
is usually more nervous than her youngest daughter.
It’s the furthest Veronica has ever made it at the Scripps bee. She’s been to the competition three times. She
is still qualified to return to the competition next year.
“I hope I make it back here,” she said, hugging her mom. “I don’t really know what more I could’ve done — besides
memorizing the dictionary.”
Read more here.
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Bicycle road races
Results of 2011 Clarence-Rockland Classic
144 cyclists rolled out en mass to battle the roads and gravel of the second running
of the Clarence –Rockland Classic. Click here for results and pictures.
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| Local cableTVC-22 presentation to
council |
(Clarence Creek, Tuesday, April 12, 2011) At Clarence-Rockland Council's special budget meeting,
TVC-22 general manager Robert Pilon made a presentation updating council members on the history and current status
of the local cable outlet and requested financial assistance to upgrade technical equipment and to provide increased
services.
 Pilon made a sometimes
impassioned case to the council saying that the channel was a very important part of the city scape and that it
was there to help the community. He spoke of the need to upgrade the services, including technical equipment, increased
local coverage as well as the need to provide more English interpretation specifically for the "Public Meeting",
the third of the three monthly meetings.
He also advised how more people, some as far away as Florida, were using the Internet to watch council meetings,
and of the time and cost required to upload the meetings onto his Internet service provider.
(Click on pic to enlarge)
Pilon also noted that while there are a lot of volunteers, most of them work behind the cameras and he wants to
see more people "in front of" the cameras. This could include members of council.
For example, he wants to create a Clarence-Rockland City web page, with separate sections for each council member,
so they can use the medium for their own meeting announcements and news. Similar space could be developed to represent
all of the various organizations in the area.
As of now, the city has five pages of advertising that is interdispersed throughout the programming day. Pilon
would also like to see the City use the channel to broadcast its Vox
Populi announcements.
On May 1, TVC-22 will be providing their TV-Bingo "live on the Internet". This will be held on a two
week trial basis to see how it goes. Pilon suggested that as many as 5000 players could participate. The bingos
generate income, which in turn could go to the City.
One council member suggested that TVC-22 be given "seed money" to assist Pilon in his objectives. Councillor
Guy Félio made a proposal to provide TVC-22 with enough funds to assist, and there was a suggestion that
the new innovations be monitored with a view to returning to the Council with an update.
The TVC-22 request was entered into the current budget list, and will be reviewed along with all budget items at
a public meeting to be held in May. |
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| Jean-Marc Lalonde Arena recommended for
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No, this is not an April Fool's joke coming out early. During the budget meetings last week,
Community Services Director, Thérèse Lefaivre, recommended that J-M Lalonde Arena be closed in 2011,
in view of the opening of the two-ice-surfaces, when the new hockey academy opens.
It's not a done deal yet, as the City Council still has a way to go before the final 2011 Budget is cast.
In the meantime, Councillor Raymond Serrurier weighs in on the active discussion along with several other residents,
through the Citoyens de Clarence-Rockland Citizens
Facebook website.
He writes:
"As far as the JMLalonde Arena is concerned : I understand citizens' worries but be assured
that after the budget is adopted, we will study different possibilities for the use of this arena. This process
may take a few months, but we'll get there. With the 2 rinks available at the Academy, it is estimated that ice
time for groups such as minor hockey, figure skating and adult hockey leagues should increase by about 50 %. For
now, the JMLalonde Arena is not scheduled to open in September but who knows, maybe down the road it will be transformed
into a curling club or a soccer club ? All possibilities will be studied over the next months."
There appear to be good arguments on both sides.
Ward 5 councillor candidate Sherri Moore-Arbour says:
"The Academy expects to grow its program substantially in the coming years. I worry that
we are making a short-sighted decision. We do not have nearly enough ice time now. I hope that the study will include
the eventual useage level."
Facebook contributor Sebastien Saumure says:
"I think the city is stuck at this point. The JML arena is on its last miles mechanically.
The structure is still up to standards but the ice making and maintenance equipment are on life support and have
been this way for years. The compressors and refrigeration systems are ticking time bombs. I think this is why
the city is forced to make a bold move and hope the facilities at the new complex will suffice for now. I do not
know the $$$ of it all, but I am sure that re-fitting the JML for curling or other options is likely much cheaper
than re-outfitting the building for an ice hockey rink!"
Follow the debate here.
( NOTE: If you want to read
the messages or join the dialogue you must have a Facebook account and then you must request that your name be
added to the C-R Citizens page. Facebook
membership is free, and relatively easy to sign on. And, you don't have to join the dialogue, you can simply be
a "lurker". I don't think anyone on the site will worry about whom you are, whether you are a member
of the City staff, or someone from the opposing side. There is nothing particularly sinister here. In fact if you
are really worried, you don't need to have a picture of yourself, and you can probably use a pseudonym, as long
as it looks legit.)
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| Is Rockland getting another newspaper? |
Earlier this month a local advertising paper, "ECHO
Local Guide inc." came out as usual. We say as usual because it has been appearing
in our local mailboxes for several years. However this time, there was something distictly different about it.
It carried several stories, a letter to the editor, a congratulatory piece welcoming the new bi-weekly to Rockland,
a well as a masthead.
It seems that Rockland has a new publication.
For those of you not familiar with journalism talk, the masthead
in a newspaper or magazine, is the information  section that carries the name of the publication along with all of the principals
involved - the editor, advertising and design staff, journalists, etc. You can also find a masthead in the local
Vision.
The Echo's masthead includes the President and Editor, Marcel Laurin. (Click on pic for larger view.)
A little history:
Laurin was at one time on the staff of the Vision. He struck out on his own and started with a single 8" by
10" advertising flyer, eventually building it into a four-page flyer, and then some months ago, a full tabloid
size newsprint paper.
With this last effort however, it appears that Laurin has started up a second newspaper. A few months ago we could
have said a third newspaper, with the presence of the Muskateer, however that rag was laid to rest after the municipal
elelction.
At this point, the Echo is still primarily a vehicle for advertising with its editorial content being supplemented
with a few press releases.
(Observation: The content of this publication is mostly in the French language, as is often the case with the Vision.
With complaints from a number of English speaking residents expressed to this editor, and even to the new C-R City
Council through its question period, it is disappointing that a growing number of new residents cannot read or
follow local news and politics in a manner that they can understand. -Ed.) |
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| Rockland Sears store is moving |
 (Rockland - Wednesday, March 23,
2011) We happened upon this website today, www.olx.ca. It appears that the Sears store in Rockland is moving.
When contacted by the Canaan Connexion, a store
employee was soft on details, saying that the store was moving to the Royal Plaza mall.
According to a mall store manager, Sears will be taking over the space vacated by Boutik Imagine, between Aqualife
and Café Laurier.
A later call to Sears manager Suzanne Desjardins, of Decor Luminaire (adjacent to Sears), confirmed that Decor
was up for sale and that Sears would be moving, however Desjardins would not offer any further information and
said that we should call the Remax agent who is looking after the property.
No further details were available. |
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| Joel's Coffee - a business we really need |
We have been watching all of these "big box stores" going up along the drag strip known as Highway 17,
and now another three franchises are set to roost in the area (see below). But what about the little guys?
Here is one that I am looking forward to seeing: Joël's Coffee -
Café de Joël.
I'm no real coffee drinker, and no connoisseur, but I haven't found a brew around here that I can say tickles my
palate, so I am looking forward to this new venture, opening on Chamberland Street where Boutik Imagine once was.
From his website:
"Your local coffee roaster. Joël Béland, was born in Rockland, ON, east of Ottawa. He now lives
on the family farm in Clarence Creek. In addition to coffee Joël produces vegetables, web sites, and two children
(so far). C’est beau la vie!"
You can follow Joël's progress through his Facebook page:
Organic or not?
I have always bought organic coffee out of principle, not fashion. I paid the premium out of solidarity with the
farmers and the cooperatives, because chemical agriculture needs to kick the can - whether here in Canada or abroad...
I like him already.
We would like to give some coverage to the smaller businesses in our area. If you know of one that you would like
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Coming to Rockland:
St-Hubert Express, Pop Shoes and Gabriel's Pizza |
(Rockland, Wednesday, March 9th, 2011) The City of Clarence-Rockland is about to  welcome three retail and restaurant businesses
soon. St-Hubert Express, Pop Shoes and Gabriel's Pizza have all chosen Plaza Rockland as a place of choice joining
the existing Buster's, Staples, A & W, and TSC.
“This is great news for the community. It demonstrates that the City continues its work in attracting new investors
while meeting the needs of its citizens,”says Clarence-Rockland mayor Marcel Guibord.
St-Hubert Express, with its modern and fast concept will be a beneficial addition to the municipality’s economic
development. The St-Hubert banner is one of the best known in the area and it will definitely encourage tourists
to stop and visit our community, says a press release.
As for Pop Shoes, this store will offer a new place to buy shoes for the whole family. Finally, Gabriel’s Pizza
reputation is well established in the National Capital Region. Known in the community for its quality and community
involvement, Gabriel’s Pizza concludes this winning trio that will soon open at Plaza Rockland.
“Plaza Rockland is delighted to welcome St-Hubert Express, Pop Shoes and Gabriel’s Pizza that will join TSC, Staples,
Subway, Buster’s and A&W," says Brent Harden, owner of Plaza Rockland. "We offer our businesses an
excellent visibility next to County Road 17 as well as associates with solid banners. Clarence-Rockland and area
residents will have access to a variety of businesses located at one location.”
The opening of Gabriel’s Pizza is on May 1st, the one for St-Hubert Express is on July 1st and the opening for
Pop Shoes is anticipated for August 1st. It is important to mention that following this expansion, a 3500 square
feet space, located beside Pop Shoes, will be available for rent. (Update from story below.) |
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| The St. Hubert rooster is
coming to nest in Rockland |
The Vision Newspaper is reporting that a St-Hubert Restaurant is coming to Rockland.
The prospect of the famous St-Hubert rooster coming to Clarence-Rockland may soon be a reality. The company is
actively looking to find a franchisee, even if the purchase for property is not yet settled.
"Yes, there will be a restaurant in Rockland  St-Hubert in 2011," said St-Hubert communications
manager Lyne Chayer. "We are currently looking for a franchise partner in the region."
Plans are to open an express style restaurant with a dining room of 96 seats
(no table service) and a drive through service. The restaurant, will open from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and will
create 40 to 50 jobs.
"The City of Clarence-Rockland is pleased to host a food giant like St-Hubert," said Clarence-Rockland
mayor Marcel Guibord. "It's great news for a community that has been asking for this type of a business for
a long time. This company has great appeal so the city merchants will also benefit," .
The company has launched a regional advertising campaign to find a franchisee who will meet the its criteria. St-Hubert
wants to find an investor who lives in the community, who is able to come up with the money and who has experience
in managing a restaurant operation.
"We are looking for a candidate who will be personally involved in the restaurant," says Chayer.
The company is currently considering two options for the Rockland outlet. Either taking the the restaurant under
its wing and passing it into the hands of a franchisee, or it leaving it to a franchisee to run the restaurant,
if a serious candidate appears before the opening.
Over the years, St-Hubert ( a Quebec-based company) has earned an enviable reputation for its mouth-watering rotisserie chicken.
Founded in 1951, St-Hubert operates a chain of restaurants in Quebec, and elsewhere in Canada. Their website says:
"We strive to satisfy our customers by offering them a unique experience built on products of exceptional
quality, a warm welcome and attentive service".
On September 25, 2011, they will be celebrating their 60th anniversary. Hopefully Rockland will get to celebrate
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| Rockland's TV22C to air new interview-style
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 Rockland's cable television channel TV22C will soon be airing a new interviewing style
program with host Jacques Tessier.
In an exclusive story to the Canaan Connexion
we learned that the all-French feature will be kicking off the first show with an interview with former Rockland
mayor, Richard Lalonde.
There may be some surprises coming from the interview.
Tessier said that the program will be similar to the English program hosted by Laurie Marion, Laurie Wants to Know and although there may be similarities, the new show,
called Informez-Vous, will take on a different identity.
Tessier was a candidate in the recent municipal election, coming in second to André Henrie in Ward 2. He
is seen center in the above picture along with Laurie Marion on the left and TV22C general manager Robert Pilon.
They were editing the digital recording of the first program.
TV22C has just upgraded its Internet presence with a new website, to compliment the existing Facebook page. (See
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| Local firefighters honoured during
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Rhéal Charbonneau, Marcel Pilon and Fire Chief Pierre Sabourin accepted their
citations and medals from Rockland Mayor Marcel Guibord. (Photo - François Faucon)
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(Rockland - January 10, 2011) Three Clarence-Rockland firefighters were given special recognition
for their years of service to the community in a special ceremony at the January City Council meeting. Mayor Marcel
Guibord presented them with long service medals on behalf of the Ontario Fire Marshall. They were: Marcel Pilon,
20 years; Rhéal Charbonneau, 25 years; and Pierre Sabourin, 25 years. A large contingent from the Clarence-Rockland
Fire Department filled the council chambers to honour and support their brothers in the service.
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Members of the Clarence-Rockland Fire Department stand united to honour their
brothers while their family members look on with pride. (Photos - Patrick Meikle)
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| Rockland's TV22 website is up and running! |
  Rockland's community cable television channel, TV22 is now
available on the Internet. Their opening page says:
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Welcome to TVC22's new website! We have worked hard to provide you
with a streamlined and new look to give you 24-7 to what matters the most in your community of Clarence-Rockland.
Keep up to date with our programming and get insights on what's coming up. Interact with TVC22 on Facebook and let us know what
you think about our new site.
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The website offers some news, programming information and administration items. It now includes a link to the local
programming scheduleas and daily programs are also being scrolled across the top of the TV screen
(Editor note: TVC22 now has a limited number of City Council
meetings on their site, with plans to increase the content if the City of Clarence-Rockland approves the cost.
1) Click on the "Video Portal" link at the top of the page; 2) then under "Video Menu", click
on "Town Council Regular". You will see the regular meetings going back to
October 2010.).
The website also contains a link to a very active TV22 Facebook page that seems to be well visited by local residents. It carries
a lot of good information. More... |
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| Mayor-elect sells interests in LLG Development
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(Rockland - November 239, 2010) Avoiding a potential conflict of interest, mayor-elect Marcel Guibord
has advised in a brief press release that he is selling his interests in LLG Development.
 The statement
says "to demonstrate to his constituents that he values nothing less than absolute integrity and transparency
Marcel Guibord announces that he has sold all the shares he held in LLG Development Inc, before he takes office
as the new mayor of the City of Clarence-Rockland.
During the last municipal election campaign in Clarence-Rockland, some people stated or inferred that his interest
in becoming mayor were linked to his financial interests as a minority stakeholder in a piece of land that belonged
to LLG Development Inc.
Guibord said: "Selling all my shares in the company clearly demonstrate to the population that my only interest
in becoming mayor was and remains, the well being of our community and its citizens."
See this related story from Le Droit Newspaper:
The mayoral race turns sour in Clarence-Rockland
(NOTE: This article is in French, but you can get the gist by using Google's "Translate" tool found under
the "more" link.) |
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City of Clarence-Rockland receives Workplace
Health
Silver Award - Scotiabank a Bronze winner |
(Cornwall Free News - Nov. 2. 2010) The Eastern Ontario
Health Unit announced eight Eastern  Ontario businesses that received the Workplace Health Gold Award. This year, a
total of 14 workplaces within the five Eastern Counties were given awards in the Gold, Silver and Bronze levels.
The Health Unit also congratulated Silver level winner, the City of Clarence-Rockland as well a Bronze level winner, Scotiabank
Rockland. Read more...
Related item: C-R deserves beter than gutter press |
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Clarence-Rockland
- 2010 Municipal Election
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For election coverage results, click here.
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Marcel Guibord will be mayor of Clarence-Rockland
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 (Rockland, Ontario - 25 oct. 2010 - Courtesy Vision Newspaper)
gregg.chamberlain@eap.on.ca
On every T.V. screen in the Knights of Columbus hall, the Habs were having a hard time with the Coyotes as Phoenix
took the lead over Montréal in the second period of their Monday night game. Then the big screen at the
end of the room rolled up and the crowd of several dozen people fell silent as they listened for the words they’d
been waiting to hear all night.
“Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the next mayor of Clarence-Rockland, Marcel Guibord!”
A smiling and successful Guibord took his place at the podium after spending a good 10 or more minutes shaking
hands and hugging well-wishers, supporters, friends and family.
“For a long while now, for a very long while, we have been dreaming of change for Clarence-Rockland,” he told the
crowd. “You have demonstrated clearly that you want a city that serves its citizens, and not the other way around.
“I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. I make a solemn promise to you tonight that I will do my best to
make good on my promise.”
During a separate interview Guibord expressed relief and joy at his victory over mayoral competitors Pierre Charron
and Réjean Mathurin. “After all the months of turbulence, I can tell you it’s a good feeling.”
For full results of the Clarence-Rockland civic election click here.
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The Citizens of
Clarence-Rockland have
started a Facebook Page.
You may have to join
Facebook to participate,
but it's free and easy.
(SEE below)
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Keep up with what is happening
in Clarence-Rockland and
the municipality:
City Council: Councillors,
meetings, agendas, etc.
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