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Health Canada approves Moderna vaccine for COVID-19
Health Canada has approved the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. This is the second vaccine to fight the virus that has been approved for use in Canada. The vaccine is indicated for use in people 18 years of ...
Dec 23, 2020
Whitewater Region operations during COVID-19 shutdown
Whitewater Region is letting residents know what municipal services will be available during the provincial shutdown. The Whitewater Region Township Municipal Emergency Control Group has been meeting ...
Dec 23, 2020
Heavy rainfall expected over Christmas
The Ottawa Valley could be in for a wet Christmas. Environment Canada says rain is forecast develop over Eastern Ontario Thursday morning. We could see rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm. By Christmas Da...
Dec 23, 2020
Renfrew Mayor suggests local lockdown too long
We've heard a similar reaction from the Mayor of Ottawa- there's no reward for being vigilant in the face of the virus. Now, Mayor Don Eady says there's a move afoot in the Town to petition the Premie...
Dec 22, 2020
Arnprior Mayor says lockdown not unexpected
Arnprior Mayor Walter Stack says we may not be too pleased that another COVID lockdown has been slapped on the region, but instances of the virus are on the rise, including locally. The Arnprior Mayor...
Dec 22, 2020
Health unit only to release local COVID-19 breakdown twice a week
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is changing the way they report COVID-19 cases. The RCDHU COVID-19 dashboard will be updated daily, but information on where new cases are confirmed...
Dec 22, 2020
Arnprior Council moves racism discussion forward
A Special Meeting of Arnprior Council will be held via video-conference Wednesday at 6PM to discuss a municipal response to issues flowing from a recent CBC series on Racism in the Valley. There have ...
Dec 22, 2020
RCDHU issues two $875 fines for not following COVID-19 guidelines
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) has issued two tickets after local residents were not following COVID-19 guidelines. The RCDHU says today (December 22nd), two tickets for $875 each...
Dec 22, 2020
Calabogie Peaks to lay off over 100 staff as provincial shutdowns close Ontario ski hills
Over 100 local residents will be laid off from Calabogie Peaks Resort today. The news comes following the province wide shutdown that will start December 26th. Chief Operating Officer at the local ski...
Dec 22, 2020 Calabogie Peaks Resort
Lower hydro bills and more financial support for students in Ontario
Lower hydro bills and more financial support for students has been announced in Ontario. In January, students aged 13 to Grade 12 will be eligible for funding under the Support for Learners program. P...
Dec 22, 2020
