Renfrew's hunt to win the Barkley Cup got off to an encouraging start on Sunday evening with a 2-1 win over the Athens Aeros. Mannix Hart led the way for the Timberwolves, assisting on Ricky Wilson's goal to open scoring in the dying seconds of the first period and providing the game winner late in the second to earn f...

Last year, Renfrew Collegiate Institute was just thrilled to play host. This year, their basketball program has a chance to win big at home. The RCI Raiders will have home court advantage when they host five of the best teams in the region during the Eastern Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association's Junior Boys &...

As we look back on the week that was, here are our most-read stories on RenfrewToday.ca: 1. A Renfrew teen with chronic kidney disease finally underwent a transplant operation after waiting months for a donor. 2. Castle Hardware staff announced the Renfrew Building Centre will be closing on Feb. 27. 3. Local newspaper,...

Police in the Ottawa Valley are keeping a close eye on online marketplace sales after a Valentines Day trade gone wrong. Officers say an area resident was shopping for used goods on an online marketplace back on February 14th when they agreed to send an e-transfer to a seller before meeting in person. After the payment...

New infrastructure investments are making it easier for Ottawa Valley residents to make the jump to an electric vehicle. Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP Billy Denault recently joined County Warden Jennifer Murphy, as well as county councillors and staff, to officially open a dozen new publicly accessible electric vehicl...

Change is coming to the fire station in Braeside following two decades of dedication and leadership at the top. Fire Chief Dave Hartwick fought back emotion at the most recent council meeting in McNab/Braeside as he listed two departures from their ranks to start 2026, including District Chief Jim Herbert. Township May...

The Renfrew OPP were recently called on to make an arrest after reports of a vehicle taken without permission in Horton Township. Officers began their investigation into a call for help with a car taken without consent from within the township at around 4:40 pm on Thursday, February 12th, eventually arresting one perso...

The third annual Ottawa Valley Talent Showcase is set to hit the big stage at Festival Hall early next month. The yearly talent show is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 7th at 7:00 p.m. According to producer Dorian Pearce, the show began three years ago out of a desire to showcase more of the unique talents...

For the family of an Ottawa Valley teen in desperate need of a kidney donor, the solution couldn't have come at a better time. Months after their first call to find a match for 18-year-old Renfrew student Lucas Gillan, his family has announced that he underwent a successful transplant on Thursday. The surgery is the re...

Here's our daily look at the cost of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. We've compiled the list of gas prices on Friday, February 20th, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the Run, Madawaska Boulevard $1.28.9 MacEwen, Madawaska Boulevard $1.28.6 Stinson, Madawaska Boulevard $1.29.9 Can...

School buses across the Ottawa Valley will not take any chances today as heavy snow threatens their afternoon routes. The Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium has announced that bus service has been cancelled for all of Renfrew County today as Environment Canada calls for up to 10 centimetres of snow starting...

Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Soup's on this Friday at the Golden Age Activity Centre in Renfrew! Drop by their office at 212 Raglan Street South between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm for a delicious serving of hand-crafted soup, plus a bun and a drink for $10! This week's re...

After six years as a Member of Parliament- much of the time in the Justin Trudeau Cabinet, MP Steven Guilbeault resigned from the Mark Carney inner circle November 27th of last year, after the Prime Minister reached a Pacific pipeline deal with Alberta. Guilbeault was serving as Culture Minister at the time. The former...

For the first time in over 20 years, Renfrew Recreation will be organizing the Renfrew athletes Wall of Fame. Renfrew's Recreation Operations Supervisor, Shawn Eckford, said the original wall was taken down during the Ma-Te-Way revitalization, but now the rec department is looking to once again honour those involved wi...

Multiple Ottawa Valley communities are receiving provincial funding for accessibility projects. The province has announced a $2 million funding allocation through its Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) grant. The funding is meant to help "build stronger, more resilient communities," with over 40...

If you've got a toonie in your pocket today, pull it out and wish it happy Birthday. On this day 30 years ago, the two dollar coin replaced paper bills of the same denomination in Canada. The new coin followed the introduction of the loonie in 1987. Originally consisting of a copper alloy and a pure nickel outer ring, ...

For the past two years Merv Warren has been organizing a grand party hosted at the Renfrew Wing. The first two were a big hit with the locals so Warren has some fresh ideas for the upcoming version 3.0, including some local, live music. Doors open March 7 with the music starting at 7:00 p.m., located at the Renfrew Win...

The Coldest Night of the Year Walk in support of The Grind is only a few short days away and Grind Executive Director Jerry Novack dropped by the myFM studios to give us an update. The website again is www.cnoy.org/Pembroke or call the office at 613-732-9423. See you on on the 28th! (Written By: Richard Evans)

The mayor of McNab/Braeside is proving that professionals never stop learning while on the job. Township staff are congratulating Lori Hoddinott as she celebrates successfully completing a pair of certification programs through the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario, earning a passing 9...

A 30-year-old resident of Bonnechere Valley Township is facing multiple charges following an intimate partner violence investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police. Officers with the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP responded to a reported domestic dispute at about 9:45 p.m. on Feb. 13. Police say their investigation determin...