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Live Community Broadcast of Sergeant Eric Mueller's Funeral

As the community continues to mourn the loss of OPP Sergeant Eric Mueller, the City of Clarence-Rockland invites mourners to gather at the live broadcast of the funeral service on Thursday, May 18 at the Bourget Community Centre at 19 Lavigne Street in Bourget.

The service will begin at 11 a.m. and the doors to the hall will open at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend the ceremony and pay their respects to Sergeant Mueller.

A book of condolences will be available at the community hall for...

Book of Condolence for Sergeant Eric Mueller

Mr. Mario Zanth, Mayor of the City of Clarence-Rockland, invites members of the public to sign books of condolences following the loss of Sergeant Eric Mueller, a highly respected member of the Ontario Provincial Police, Russell Detachment.

People can visit the following locations this Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Bourget Community Centre - 19 Lavigne Street, Bourget Rockland City Hall - 1560 Laurier Street, Rockland

"The City of Clarence-Rockland is in mourning and wishes to...

Flooding in Clarence-Rockland - Updates May 10 2023

Flows and water levels continue to slowly decline at all locations along the main stem of the Ottawa River.  Water levels are expected to continue to drop by 30 to 45 cm over the next week due to the sunny and dry weather forecast. 

However, we ask that affected residents not remove their sandbag walls until further notice. We will communicate the next steps directly with them as soon as possible. 

Navigation ban and boat ramps

Yesterday, the Canadian Ministry of Transport emitted a Temporary Orderon...

May 1 2023 - Flood Warning

May 2, 2023 — This FLOOD WARNING statement is an update to the Flood Warning issued for areas along the Lower Ottawa River (Arnprior to Hawkesbury) on April 28th, 2023.

Water levels are expected to rise again within the Ottawa River Basin due to significant rainfall received over the past few days. Runoff from this rain event will bring additional water volumes to the Ottawa River at a time when levels are already near major flood thresholds.

Based on Ottawa River Regulating Committee forecasts,...

April 28 2023 - Flood Warning Update

April 28, 2023 — This FLOOD WARNING statement is an update to the Flood Warning issued for areas along the Lower Ottawa River (Arnprior to Hawkesbury) on April 20th, 2023.

Water levels are expected to rise again within the Ottawa River Basin due to significant rainfall forecasted Saturday through Tuesday. Runoff from this rain event will bring additional water volumes to the Ottawa River at a time when levels are already near major flood thresholds.

The Ottawa River Regulating Committee is...