Développement économique et Tourisme / Economic Development and Tourism Comtés unis de Prescott et Russell / United Counties of Prescott and Russell 59 rue Court St., C.P./P.O. Box 304 L’Orignal, ON K0B 1K0 NEWS RELEASE For immediate release Glengarry-Prescott-Russell Day: fifth time’s the charm TORONTO, March 19, 2014 – It was with great pride that the United Counties of Prescott (UCPR) and Russell organized today the fifth edition of Glengarry-Prescott-Russell Day at Queen's Park. Since 2008, Glengarry-Prescott-Russell Day has allowed the UCPR and the Township of North Glengarry to showcase local food products in front of the entire Legislative Assembly of the Government of Ontario as well as members of their staff. This year, more than 200 people took part in the event, which was an undeniable success. Among those in attendance were Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, Ministers Bob Chiarelli, Brad Duguid, John Gerretsen, Michael Gravelle, Eric Hoskins, Linda Jeffrey, Jeff Leal, Deb Matthews, Ted McMeekin, Madeleine Meilleur, Glen Murray, Yasir Naqvi, Charles Sousa, and Official Opposition Leader Tim Hudak. “This wonderful day allows us to showcase to Ontario Ministers and MPPs our regional products as well as our ongoing projects,” stated Jean Paul St. Pierre, Warden of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell. “Thanks to Glengarry-Prescott-Russell Day, we have been and continue to be recognized across the province – and we reminded them that the sun rises right here in Eastern Ontario.” The showcased regional products include those of the St-Albert Cheese Cooperative, L’Orignal Packing, Skotidakis Goat Farm (St-Eugène), Mariposa Farm (Plantagenet), Cakes On St-Philippe (Alfred), le Café Bocado (Rockland), Au Domaine du verger Cléroux (Casselman), Chez l’Boulanger Bakery (Rockland), Vert Fourchette (Vankleek Hill), La Binerie Plantagenet, Beau’s All Natural Brewing Co. (Vankleek Hill), Cassel Brewery Co. (Casselman), Domaine Perrault Winery (Navan), Muir’s Bakery (Maxville), The Pickle Patch (Dalkeith), Maple Ridge Farms (Apple Hill), The Quirky Carrot (Alexandria), and Glengarry Fine Cheese (Lancaster). “We are extremely proud of our producers and our local products, and it’s even more encouraging to witness first-hand their popularity across the province, in Toronto, and particularly among MPPs and provincial ministers, who for the last five years have recognized us as a region whose importance is increasingly significant to the rest of the province,” added Stéphane P. Parisien, Chief Administrative Officer of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell. The United Counties of Prescott and Russell and the Township of North Glengarry would like to thank the producers for their assistance in the preparation of this event. - 30 - Justin Bromberg Executive Assistant and Communications United Counties of Prescott and Russell 613.675.4661, extension 2002 [email protected] Tel. 613.675.4661 – 1.800.667.6307 Téléc. / Fax 613.675.4920 www.prescott-russell.on.ca .