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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Community Living marks major milestone in Renfrew and Arnprior with big anniversary bash
The name's Living... Community Living, and they have a mission For Your Eyes Only. It's Community Living Renfrew County South's 60th year in...
11h ago
Strict cell phones rules, vaping ban coming to Ontario Schools
The provincial government is introducing a plan that takes aim at cellphone use and vaping in schools for the 2024-2025 academic year. The p...
16h ago
Renfrewtoday.ca most read stories - April 22nd - 27th
As we look back on the week that was, here are our top five most-read stories: Renfrew Council was not receptive to a motion to strip power ...
22h ago
'The Weekend 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. CFUW Renfrew will feature over 6000 titles o...
Apr 27, 2024
Renfrew's young athletes to build the foundation for success in sport
Young athletes from the Renfrew area can build the foundation for future athletic achievements starting in May. The Town of Renfrew will hos...
Apr 26, 2024
'Very pleased': 500-plus registered for Renfrew Collegiate Institute Homecoming
More than 500 alumni and guests are expected to be a part of Renfrew Collegiate Institute's Homecoming this Saturday and organizers are gear...
Apr 26, 2024
Flood Watch in effect in areas along Ottawa River ahead of forecasted 'multi-day rain event'
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry - Pembroke District, is advising area residents that a Flood Watch is in effect along areas o...
Apr 26, 2024
Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Is it time to fill up the car for the weekend? Gas prices haven't changed too much since yesterday. Gas in Arnprior and Renfrew is sitting ...
Apr 26, 2024
Wednesday Presentation to County Helps Move Discussions Forward
The Kitchissippi-Ottawa Valley Chapter of the Council of Canadians "went into overtime" during their presentation to Renfrew Count...
Apr 26, 2024
Renfrew County ATV Club, Whitewater Region council sign trail use agreement
Whitewater Region council has approved a five-year land use agreement with the Renfrew County ATV Club for the use of the township's former ...
Apr 26, 2024
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Attempted murder, assault with weapon charges laid in Renfrew incident
Two people have been charged following a serious assault in Renfrew that left two men with stab wounds. Around 11 p.m. on April 24, officers from the Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a disturbance ...
Apr 26, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Great music for a great cause at Classic Country Giddy Up in Renfrew Sunday
It's sure to be a great afternoon of local entertainment and it's raising funds for local organizations that need the support. Anna McIntyre, president of the Ottawa Valley Miniature Horse Association, explains that her group, al...
Apr 25, 2024
Touring Poutine Feast hopes to turn first-ever Renfrew visit into annual tradition
The Ottawa Valley is the perfect starting point for the touring festival currently set up in Renfrew. Poutine Feast kicked off a four-day stay outside the Visitor Information Centre on Mask Road this Thursday as curious and hungry...
Apr 25, 2024
Quebec ministry issues warning for Shawville slaughterhouse meat products
The ministry of agriculture in Quebec is warning the public not to consume various meat products sold by a Shawville slaughterhouse. The warning, issued Thursday, April 25, relates to beef and sheep products packaged in early Mar...
Apr 25, 2024
'Targeted incident': Police in Renfrew investigating serious assault
Ontario Provincial Police in Renfrew are investigating what is described as a "serious assault" that occurred in town late Wednesday night. "There was a serious assault last night on Munroe Avenue," said OPP s...
Apr 25, 2024
Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Are you headed to the pumps today? Gas prices remain largely the same as yesterday, aside from a price drop of one cent per litre at most stations in Arnprior, which generally lists the lowest prices for today. If it's time to ...
Apr 25, 2024
The Curd is the Word as touring festival brings Canada's iconic dish into the spotlight in Renfrew
A pleasant weekend forecast comes just in time for one particular festival's first ever visit to Renfrew starting today, Thursday, April 25th. Poutine Feast, Canada's largest touring poutine festival, descends on Renfrew's Visito...
Apr 25, 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. Poutine Feast Ontario makes its first stop in Renfrew this Thursday, April 25th to Sunday, April 29th at the Visitors Information Centre ...
Apr 25, 2024
Local police are scouring for information after same-day break-ins in Eganville
Could there be a connection between a pair of break-ins at either end of Eganville? Police in Bonnechere Valley were called to the first of two break-and-enters at around 9:30 in the morning on Tuesday, April 23rd, after various l...
Apr 25, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Renfrew's Seniors Home Support all smiles teaming with Tim's for a delicious campaign
Next week is sure to put a smile on the faces of folks at Renfrew and Area Seniors Home Support. They have been chosen as this year's recipients of the local Tim Horton's Smile Cookie Campaign, with their volunteers set to begin d...
Apr 24, 2024
Ontario to permanently raise speed limit to 110 km/h on 10 more sections of highways
Ontario is permanently raising the speed limit on 10 sections of highways across the province. Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria says several sections of Highways 401, 403, 406, 416 and Highway 69 will have a speed limit o...
Apr 24, 2024
Renfrew library adds sensory kit to collection during Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month and the Renfrew Public Library invites the public to join in efforts to raise awareness to promote autism acceptance, as well as celebrate neurodiversity and individual differences throughout the c...
Apr 24, 2024
'Organized, inspired and ready to take action': Renfrew County CPAN makes comeback after planning pause
It's an organization that works to support children living in poverty and after a pause in activities to work on some planning, and with a new face at the helm, it's back and there are some exciting things on the way. Chél...
Apr 24, 2024
Strike at Magellan Aerospace Haley plant stretches into fifth week
Despite one recent vote on a new offer, workers at Magellan Aerospace Haleys remain on strike. More than 300 members of Local 4820 United Steelworkers have been on strike for five weeks. A vote earlier this month could have ended...
Apr 24, 2024
Canada to force plastic makers to report how much they make, reuse and recycle
Canada is seeking to get a better handle on how much plastic is being produced in the country by forcing companies that make it to report annually on what they produce. Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault recently announced th...
Apr 24, 2024
Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Is your fuel light on? If it's time to fill up, here's some info on local gas prices in Arnprior, Renfrew and Pembroke, on Wednesday, April 24, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar, Madawaska Boulevar...
Apr 24, 2024