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Two new COVID-19 cases in the Renfrew area today
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is reporting two new cases of COVID-19 today. Both new cases are community members in the Renfrew area. The local health unit is aware of 7 active c...
Oct 21, 2020
Renfrew County Warden is hopeful VTAC will continue beyond COVID
Renfrew County's Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre is expected to continue beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. County Warden Debbie Robinson says the service is crucial for many members of our community....
Oct 21, 2020
McNab-Braeside hosting Action Day on litter
The Township of McNab/Braeside is hosting an Ontario Action Day on Litter this Saturday (October 24th). Recreation Director Geoff Patterson says it's been a long time coming. He says participants are ...
Oct 20, 2020
Deep River family sets up Halloween “candy chute” to keep trick-or-treaters safe
A family in Deep River is celebrating Halloween this year while keeping COVID-19 in mind. Local mother Melissa Wiper says they set up a "candy chute" at home to be able to safely hand out treats. Wipe...
Oct 20, 2020
Local rinks following Health Unit suggestion to deny out-of-towners ice time
It's a new ball game for ice surface rentals in both Arnprior and Renfrew. Users are getting used to the new COVID-19 protocols that have been established. In Renfrew, Kevin Hill says, when it comes t...
Oct 20, 2020
Ontario creating 16,000 new learning spaces and 870 child care spaces
The provincial government is investing $550-million to build another 20 new schools in Ontario and renovate eight others. Education Minister Stephen Lecce says this means 870 child care spaces and nea...
Oct 20, 2020
RCDHU records one new COVID-19 case in Barry's Bay area
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit is reporting one additional case of COVID-19. Today's numbers include four additional cases listed as resolved. The new case today is a community member in ...
Oct 20, 2020
Pembroke man charged for making child porn available while on conditions
The Upper Ottawa Valley OPP has charged a Pembroke man with child porn offences after breaching court imposed conditions. Police say in July of 2020 the Crime Unit started an investigation after recei...
Oct 20, 2020
Hunters in Madawaska Valley charged
OPP ATV patrol in Madawaska Valley have laid charges against a pair of hunters. Earlier this week, police say they stopped two hunters in a truck resulting in charges for loaded firearms and cannabis ...
Oct 20, 2020
Health unit reports 3 new COVID-19 cases with 8 more resolved
UPDATE **One new case confirmed in the Pembroke area and two in the Renfrew area. All eight active cases in self-isolation** The Renfrew County and District Health Unit is reporting an increase in thr...
Oct 19, 2020
