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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Renfrew's Icepickers celebrate a major milestone by sharing their passion with the community
Community Living Renfrew County South is double-dipping with their festivities, celebrating two anniversaries. Their Executive Director, Jen...
7h ago
Ensure a smooth commute during construction on Highway 17 near Renfrew
Ongoing construction on Highway 17 is expected for the next several weeks and the company providing traffic control services has a number of...
8h ago
McNab/Braeside appeals to the public following theft of defibrillator, snowblower
The Township of McNab/Braeside is appealing to the public for information following a recent theft at a township facility. In a social med...
8h ago
Renfrew councilors to hold important discussion on transparency and safety while handling by-laws
Renfrew's by-law services could be required to wear a new piece of equipment, depending on what happens on Tuesday, March 18th. The town's F...
12h ago
Renfrew Wolves close out regular season with winning ways at home and on the road
Their first-round playoff opponents have been almost a lock for most of the past week, but the Renfrew Wolves can now focus entirely on that...
14h ago
Township, health unit address increased sodium levels in Beachburg, Haley municipal water
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) and the Township of Whitewater Region are providing additional information to users of t...
18h ago
'The 48': Don't miss events in Renfrew and area
Good Morning! Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town in the next 48 hours. The Canadian Adaptive Snowsports Festival is al...
18h ago
Town of Renfrew opening up funding for local groups in need of extra boost
The Town of Renfrew is looking to empower local community not-for-profits with some extra funding. Applications are being accepted for their...
19h ago
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Heritage Renfrew applauds efforts of Earl Martin, issues call for new volunteers
For many years now, Earl Martin has spent one hour a day toiling away in a room filled with historical files, books and more, on the edge of...
Mar 17, 2024
Renfrewtoday.ca most read stories - March 11th - 16th
As we look back on the week that was, here were our top five most read stories: Three generations of Renfrew mayors were on hand to send the...
Mar 17, 2024
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'The 48 Weekend Edition': Don't miss events in Renfrew and area
Good morning. Here is a look at what's going on in the town for the next 48 hours. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 148 in Renfrew is hosting a St. Patrick's Day Party on Saturday, March 16 from 3-7 p.m. Free entertainment will be ...
Mar 16, 2024
UPDATE: ATV riders airlifted to hospital after trail tumble in Admaston/Bromley
UPDATE FRIDAY 12:30 p.m.: A pair of ATV riders may have been very lucky despite being thrown off their vehicle on Thursday afternoon. Renfrew OPP say that the two riders flipped their four-wheeler along the Algonquin Trail near Hi...
Mar 15, 2024
BREAKING: Traffic slowed after Stewart Street accident involving tractor trailer
UPDATE 1:45 p.m. Renfrew OPP say that both drivers are alright after a pickup truck pulled out in front of a semi-trailer truck near the Tim Hortons on the corner of Stewart Street and Bruce Street on Friday morning. Police confir...
Mar 15, 2024
Hockey fans in Eganville unite for emotional weekend tournament to honor beloved member
The Eganville Arena is expected to be packed this Sunday as the hockey community remembers one of their own. Eganville and District Minor Hockey Association President Kevin Seguin explains that the Lisa Sharpe Memorial 4-on-4 Hock...
Mar 15, 2024
'The 48': Don't miss events in Renfrew and area
Good Morning! Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town in the next 48 hours. The Town of Renfrew continues its March Break festivities with free public skating all week inside the myFM Centre. Residents can drop by...
Mar 15, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Renfrew Legion opens up more space for more fun on St. Patrick's Day
People making the St. Patrick's Day weekend bar crawl in Renfrew can expect a fan-favourite destination to be open as usual. The Renfrew Legion hosts its St. Patrick's Day party this Saturday from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., with the event...
Mar 14, 2024
Renfrew marks major shake up inside Town Hall as long-time director calls it a career
Three generations of Renfrew mayors were on hand to send the town's top dog for roads and infrastructure off into the sunset. Sandi Heins, Don Eady, and Tom Sidney presented outgoing Director of Strategic Asset Management Mike Ass...
Mar 14, 2024
Annual update webinar unveils future of Canadian Nuclear Labs
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) is gearing up for its highly anticipated annual public address, scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. This live event, accessible through CNL's website www.cnl.ca/future, as ...
Mar 14, 2024
Renfrew Wolves tip the scales with offensive barrage against Brockville
The host Renfrew Wolves had little mercy for a struggling Brockville side during a rare Wednesday night match-up inside the myFM Centre, thoroughly shellacking their opponents in a lopsided 13-1 contest that appeared over before t...
Mar 14, 2024
'The 48': Don't miss events in Renfrew and area
Good Morning! Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town in the next 48 hours. The Trinity United Church Seekers host a soup Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 15th - delicious homemade soups, desser...
Mar 14, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Artist brings community history, vision, and stories to life inside Renfrew's Visitors Centre
Getting the community involved in creating work that represents them is part of the purpose of the work of artist Jimmy Baptiste. He's currently putting the finishing touches on a multicultural mural project that has taken over th...
Mar 13, 2024
"We're not even halfway through March" Bonnechere Valley Fire Department warns of grass fires
The township of Bonnechere Valley Fire Department is sending out a warning for area residents to be mindful of grass fires. The department says that while we're only in March, many fire departments in the Ottawa Valley have had to...
Mar 13, 2024
Cybercriminals impersonate RCMP investigator in disturbing online scam
The OPP is currently investigating an alarming online scam involving fraudsters impersonating RCMP investigators. In a recent incident, a Hawkesbury resident received a pop-up message claiming a computer virus and urging contact w...
Mar 13, 2024
Developed in Eastern Ontario, Rural Housing Information System to be Shared Province-Wide
An idea developed in our region is in the process of being expanded Province-wide... in two stages. The One Stop Solution for Rural Housing Information (RHIS), was originally developed in collaboration with the Eastern Ontario War...
Mar 13, 2024
Renfrew OPP joins other Valley detachments with new community safety initiative
Interested community members with security cameras on their property are invited to help keep our community safe. The Renfrew OPP is implementing the CAMSafe program, a database of local residential and commercial security cameras...
Mar 13, 2024
MPP Thompson tables new legislation to expand access to vet care in Ontario
Legislation brought to the table in Queens Park on Thursday, February 7th, by the Ontario Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Rural Affairs seeks to modernize the work of veterinarians. Minister Lisa Thompson says that previous legi...
Mar 13, 2024