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Hospice Renfrew managing a COVID-19 outbreak
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Hospice Renfrew. The six bed palliative care residence provides 24/7 nursing care. The outbreak was declared on Thursday, December 17th. In the last two days t...
Dec 18, 2020
Help Bonnie recover
She's described as having a heart of gold, and always willing to lend a hand. Now, Bonnie Keefe, the Renfrew mom who went on a hunger strike in November of 2019 to call attention to the lack of suppor...
Dec 18, 2020
Town won't leave Swinging Bridge high and dry
It would seem Renfrew's Swinging Bridge, and a new government grant program were tailor-made for each other, according to Mike Asselin, the Town's Director of Development and Works. The suspension bri...
Dec 18, 2020
Fire Chief guides False Alarm Bylaw through Council
False Alarms can not only be a time-consuming process for members of a municipal fire department, Renfrew Fire Chief Kevin Welsh says they can also take away from what may be a life-saving situation. ...
Dec 18, 2020
Arnprior's Sullivan Rink of Dreams ready for your skates
This weekend you can awaken to the Rink of Dreams in Arnprior. The municipality's Arnrprior Life Facebook Page advises it expects there will be skating activity on the Sullivan Rink of Dreams as early...
Dec 18, 2020
Anti-Racism Strategy: Next Steps Arnprior
Arnprior Mayor Walter Stack knows Town meetings have their own protocols and procedures, but wrangling over how to move forward kept a plan to deal with racism in the community from coming to the floo...
Dec 18, 2020
Renfrew Council's Anti-Racism strategy's nuts and bolts
Renfrew Council has taken a series of steps meet the challenge of addressing overt and systemic racism in the Town. The initial moves Tuesday (December 15th) address issues raised, and backlash from, ...
Dec 18, 2020
Renfrew County long-term care or retirement home moved into outbreak status
A healthcare worker in Whitewater Region has tested positive for COVID-19. The information from the Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) this afternoon also shows Hospice Renfrew has moved ...
Dec 18, 2020
Skating Oval in Renfrew to open for the season
The Town of Renfrew Parks and Recreation Department says they're getting ready to open the skating oval just in time for the holidays. In a social media post yesterday afternoon, it says the outdoor i...
Dec 18, 2020
Municipal staff in Whitewater Region recognized for service
Whitewater Region has recognized a number of municipal employees. Staff and council wanted to congratulate Janet Collins, Dave Brenner, Darwin Peever and Graham Smith on their retirements. Photo (left...
Dec 18, 2020
