A 75-year-old Winchester man has been charged with first-degree murder following an investigation into the 2009 disappearance of a Chesterville resident.
James Henry Wise is to appear in Cornwall court tomorrow (June 1) to face the charge.
The victim, Raymond Collision, 59, was reported missing in September of 2009.
His remains were later found on April 17, 2014.
Striking paramedics, shown here speaking with North Glengarry Deputy Mayor Jamie MacDonald, are staging a protest at the township hall in Alexandria to draw attention to stalled contract talks.
A "Support Our Paramedics" petition has been launched in support of the unionized workers who serve Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry and Cornwall.
Striking unionized workers and the City of Cornwall are set to resume contract talks tomorrow at 9 a.m.
The labour dispute has curtailed ambulance service in Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry
The city has accepted a formal written request from the Canadian Union of Public Employees to return to the bargaining table.
No charges will be laid against Glengarry-Prescott-Russell MP Francis Drouin, who faced sexual assault allegations in connection with an incident that occurred in Halifax recently.
“After reviewing the facts, the Halifax police have determined that the matter is closed. I am pleased that it has been resolved based on the facts. I will have no further comment,” he said.
The Paramedics serving Cornwall and the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry have begun legal strike action as of 6 a.m. on Thursday, May 17.
As a result, fewer ambulances and paramedics will be maintaining emergency service coverage.
Cornwall SDG Paramedic Services asks that only those patients with urgent and emergent health issues call for an ambulance.
During the day, three ambulances staffed by union employees will respond to urgent and emergent calls. Overnight, two union-staffed ambulances will be available. This is a reduction from the normal compliment of nine ambulances during the day and six at night. This arrangement is consistent with the Essential Services Agreement.
Please call 911 for ambulance assistance if it is needed for severe emergencies such as shortness of breath, chest pain, major traumatic injury or unconsciousness.
Alternatives to calling 911 include taking a personal vehicle or taxi to the hospital, calling Telehealth Ontario toll-free at 1-866-797-0000, visiting a pharmacy, clinic, or doctor.
“We have reached out to our partners, including area hospitals, fire services, police and taxi companies to ask for their assistance in responding to non-emergency calls during the strike,” said Bill Lister, Chief of Cornwall SDG Paramedic Services. “We hope this will allow us to focus on emergency calls only.”
During strike action, no routine transfers will take place. In the event of a major emergency, striking paramedics will be called onto the job.
Parks Canada is set to begin restoration of the Glengarry Cairn National Historic Site, located on Cairn Island in Lancaster.
The agency is investing $693,000, through its federal infrastructure investment program, to stabilize the cairn in its current condition and protect the cultural heritage of the island.
Services throughout Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry could be affected by a strike by Cornwall employees as early as May 17.
SDG shares ambulance, social and housing services, and child care services with Cornwall.
These services are provided under contract and delivered to County residents by unionized employees of the City.
While negotiations between the City and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) continue, a strike could occur May 17.
Provisions are being made to continue operations during any work stoppage. However, in the event of a strike, there will be impacts to a variety of municipal services. SDG residents are asked to take note of the changes to the following services in the event of a strike:
Paramedics – Land Ambulance
A reduced complement of resources will be available to maintain emergency service coverage. In the event of a major emergency, additional Paramedics can be called in to assist. For the duration of any labour disruption, the assistance of the public is needed to ensure those that truly require emergency services have them available. Please call 911 for ambulance assistance if it is needed for severe emergencies such as shortness of breath, chest pain, major traumatic injury or having suffered a period of unconsciousness. If possible, please have someone drive you to your clinic, doctor's office or emergency department for all other medical issues.
Social & Housing Services
The main Social & Housing Services office, located in Cornwall at the Justice Building (340 Pitt Street, third-floor reception only), will remain open. The Winchester Satellite office will be closed.
Child Care
If you are applying for Home Child Care or the Child Care Fee Subsidy, you will be required to come to the Cornwall office to complete an application and provide the supporting documentation regarding that request.
Ontario Works
Ontario Works applications will continue to be processed. Applicants can apply online at https://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/apply_online.aspx or by calling the number below. Ontario Works cheques will continue to be processed and mailed out. Some necessary benefits may be processed. For further information, please call 613-933-6282 ext. 3205.
Housing
For Ontario Renovates, Social Housing (Registry) & Rent Supplement Program Applications, please call 613-933-6282 ext. 3315, and your name will be placed on a call list. If you are applying for the Homelessness Prevention Program, you will be required to come to the Cornwall office to complete an application and provide the supporting documentation required.
Contact
For questions or information about any of the services listed, please contact the City of Cornwall directly at (613) 930-2787.
One-time North Glengarry council member Johanne Wensink is seeking a return to North Glengarry as Maxville's representative.
One of eight candidates to have registered so far, Mrs. Wensink, who was elected in 1997 when the new municipality was created following amalgamation, Mrs. Wensink is hoping to succeed Carma Williams, who is seeking the deputy mayor's post.
So far, the list of hopefuls also includes mayoralty candidate and current deputy mayor Jamie MacDonald, Kenyon Councillor Jeff Manley, Lochiel Councillor Brian Caddell, Alexandria Councillor Michel Depratto, Upper Canada District School Board trustee candidate Marshall Wilson and Jonathan DeSerres, who is seeking re-election to the Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l'Est ontarien.
More information on the Maxville water project will be provided tonight (May 10) at 7 p.m. at the Sports Complex.
Work has begun on the $1.9 million water tower is being built south of the Maxville Veterinary Clinic on County Road 20.
The tower will serve as a storage tank for water pumped in from Alexandria.
