Author Archives: Bob Perreault
Explore the OVRT more clearly than ever
A great leap forward for the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail, with the introduction of wayfaring signage. The new markers, on the segment between Almonte and Pakenham, are courtesy of the Trans Canad...
Jan 20, 2026 (OVRT/Facebook)
Local MP Reid not concerned about Polievre's leadership test
Conservative Caucus Chair Scott Reid says the party supports Pierre Polievre and the mandatory leadership is nothing more than a formality. While the Liberals saw increased support in Eastern Ontario,...
Jan 20, 2026
See something suspicious? Report it to police
Police across Ontario are reminding residents that community safety depends on more than just officers on patrol - it depends on the public speaking up. OPP Sergeant Ed Sanchuk says officers simply ca...
Jan 20, 2026
Ontario rolls out new rural funding as applications open provincewide
The Ontario government is launching a new intake of the Rural Ontario Development Program, committing $20 million to support jobs, infrastructure and economic growth in rural communities. The announce...
Jan 20, 2026
Easy money? Tax breaks coming in 2026, but higher bills may eat up the savings
Canadians will see modest tax relief in 2026, but rising costs for food, housing and utilities are expected to erase much of the financial gain. The Canada Revenue Agency has released the federal inco...
Jan 07, 2026
UPDATE: OPP investigation into alleged armed person in Renfrew ongoing, shelter-in-place advisory lifted
UPDATE The Renfrew OPP are asking the public to remain alert as an investigation continues near the Millennium Trail. A shelter-in-place advisory for residents near the trail and the west side of the ...
Aug 29, 2025
Teen charged with attempted murder in Quadeville injured child case
A 17-year-old has been charged with attempted murder after a child was found with life-threatening injuries in a wooded area near Quadeville, southeast of Barry's Bay. On June 24 around 9 p.m., Upper ...
Jul 09, 2025
Child on bike dies after crash with school bus in neighbouring county
Terrible news to pass along. A 9-year-old boy from Mississippi Mills has died after being hit by a school bus while riding his bike in Almonte, in Lanark County. It happened around 3:40 p.m. on Wednes...
Jun 25, 2025
Local outages persist - Get the Hydro One app here
Hydro One is asking residents in our listening area for understanding as crews deal with local power outages due to the freezing rain. The precipitation could bring down power lines, or have tree limb...
Mar 30, 2025
Ice Storm: The latest from Environment Canada
A freezing rain warning is in effect today for Renfrew, Arnprior and Calabogie, with ice buildup of 5 to 15 mm expected. Environment Canada warns that the prolonged storm could cause power outages, sl...
Mar 30, 2025
