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Local distillery gets money to increase production of hand sanitizer
Almost half a million dollars is coming to support a distillery in the Ottawa Valley. Dairy Distillery out of Almonte, known for their signature Vodkow, has been given $455,000 to ramp up hand sanitiz...
Aug 28, 2020
You are reminded to watch your speed in area school zones
Students in Quebec are back in the classroom this week and therefore police are sending out a reminder for drivers to be mindful on the road. You are reminded to obey posted speed limits. In a school ...
Aug 28, 2020
OPP investigating after racial comments, assault and vandalism directed towards senior in Pembroke
The Upper Ottawa Valley OPP is investigating a serious assault and harassment incident. On the evening of August 20th, officers responded to a report that an elderly woman had been hit in the head wit...
Aug 27, 2020
Thousands without power in the Ottawa Valley
Hydro One is reporting thousands of customers in the Ottawa Valley are currently without power. The latest update shows over 13,000 customers could be without power until 2:15pm. Power was restored in...
Aug 27, 2020
MP Cheryl Gallant supports Erin O’Toole as new leader of the Conservative Party
Local Member of Parliament (MP) Cheryl Gallant is pleased to welcome Erin O'Toole as the new leader of the Conservative Party and the next Prime Minister of Canada. The MP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembro...
Aug 27, 2020
Arnprior reopening arena at the Nick Smith Centre on Monday, August 31st
The Town of Arnprior continues to move forward with the reopening of the Nick Smith Centre. Recreation Director Graeme Ivory says the pool has been open and on Monday (August 31st) they will be reopen...
Aug 26, 2020
"Historic moment" - RCDSB welcomes first ever First Nation trustee
The Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) has welcomed the first ever First Nation Trustee. Jessica Verch is a member of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation with educational background ...
Aug 26, 2020
Traffic delays in Renfrew at the Stewart Street Bridge
The Town of Renfrew is letting residents know to expect traffic delays at the Stewart Street Bridge. Crews will be on-site today (August 26th) and tomorrow (August 27th) doing construction. There will...
Aug 26, 2020
Long-term-care, RCVTAC, Algonquin Trail and other projects talked about at AMO
The County of Renfrew advocated for several projects at the annual Association of Ontario Municipalities (AMO) conference. Representatives from the health committee met virtually with the Minister of ...
Aug 26, 2020
Teachers Against Poverty – TAP launches in Renfrew
A new program is starting up in Renfrew called Teachers Against Poverty or TAP. Local teacher Erin Welch says they got the idea from a neighbouring community. TAP is a non-profit organization made up ...
Aug 26, 2020
