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Virtual tour raises five thousand dollars
The Tour de Bonnechere has completed its 10th anniversary as a fundraising event. This year of course, the function went virtual, and was known as the Ghost de Tour, but still attracted support from r...
Dec 23, 2020
New system planned for fire key storage
Imagine having to carry around eighty-odd entrance keys, and know which one is which. That's the dilemma faced by the Renfrew Fire Department, according to Chief Kevin Welsh. The Fire Chief says havin...
Dec 23, 2020
Arnprior plans park improvements
The Town of Arnprior will be looking to use Infrastructure grant money connected to COVID-19 recovery to upgrade two community parks, according to Recreation Director Graeme Ivory. Ivory says at Carus...
Dec 23, 2020
Burnstown Beach wins OVTA Award
If you've never thought of a beach as a business, think again. The Ottawa Valley Tourist Association has chosen the Madawaska River gem as its Business of Distinction for 2020. Burnstown Beach offers ...
Dec 23, 2020
Arnprior Fire Chief's Holiday safety message
Unattended fires are a danger, with all of the distractions of the Festive Season. Arnprior Fire Chief Jeff Crawford has boiled down the message in 2020.
Dec 23, 2020
Lockdown procedures for Arnprior Regional Health
A province-wide lckdown comes into effect on Boxing Day to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The shutdown will not have the same impact on our Arnprior Regional Health operations as it did in the...
Dec 23, 2020
Three people in Pembroke and Laurentian Valley test positive for COVID-19
An additional three cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Renfrew County and District over the past three days. Information from the Renfrew County and District Health Unit shows one of the new case...
Dec 23, 2020
MPP Hillier takes a stand for ski hills as Pakenham lays off 250 workers and risks bankruptcy
Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston MPP Randy Hillier is voicing support for Ontario ski hills. Hillier says Ontario continues to go downhill with no signs of stopping. Hillier says he has talked to the owner o...
Dec 23, 2020
Minor hockey in Renfrew on hold during provincial shutdown
The Renfrew Minor Hockey Association (RMHA) has sent a letter to parents and players regarding the impacts of the provincial shutdown. This move includes the suspension of all hockey activities and RM...
Dec 23, 2020
Moderna Vaccine approved, and will be the preferred local inoculation
Health Canada has approved the Moderna vaccine for use in Canada, and Eric Hanna, the Chief Executive Officer of Arnprior Regional Health, indicates it will be the vaccine designated for use in our re...
Dec 23, 2020
