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Renfrew and Area Chamber debuts Chamber Talks Thursday at 3PM
The Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce is staying connected with its membership during the COVID-19 crisis. President Tom Sidney says they are inaugurating a series of "Chamber Talks" via ZOOM, star...
Jun 02, 2020
State of emergency in Ontario extended, but reopening not on hold
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has extended the state of emergency in Ontario, but says that doesn't mean reopening is on hold. Ford says we need a plan that recognizes the reality in different parts of th...
Jun 02, 2020
No new COVID-19 cases as part of Renfrew County community clinics
The COVID-19 numbers from the Renfrew County and District Health Unit now include community clinics. The results today (June 2nd) show an increase in 538 tests with no new cases. The numbers also incl...
Jun 02, 2020
Third emergency child care centre to open this week
The County of Renfrew is opening a third licensed child-care centre to provide care for children of healthcare and front-line workers at no cost to families. Beginning tomorrow (June 3rd), Deep River ...
Jun 02, 2020
Ontario state of emergency expected to be extended until June 30th
Politicians are in the legislature today to debate extending Ontario's state of emergency measures meant to combat the spread of COVID-19. The measure, put forward by the Conservative government, is e...
Jun 02, 2020
Randy Penny retires after 30-years at the Renfrew and Barry's Bay hospitals
It's the end of an era at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital and St. Francis Memorial Hospital in Barry's Bay. This week the CEO and Executive Director, Randy Penny, officially retired after over 30-years....
Jun 02, 2020
Group proposes high-speed internet for Western Quebec
Connexion Fibre Picanoc (CFP) is a non-profit corporation created by two regional municipalities and two school boards in Western Quebec. It manages and operates a fibre optic communication network of...
Jun 01, 2020
Killaloe OPP expose CERB scam
Scammers have been quick to cash in on the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), as well as a few other pitches they'd been keeping in their back pocket. Killaloe OPP are sharing info about the CE...
Jun 01, 2020
4th day with no new COVID-19 cases in Renfrew County and District, 16th person now recovered
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is not reporting any new cases of COVID-19 today (June 1st). The numbers released from the health unit show an increase in 47-tests from the day bef...
Jun 01, 2020
Quebec allowing hair salons, shopping centres and more to reopen
The number of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Quebec continues to decline as the province prepares to resume several activities today (June 1st). Premier Francois Legault will be in Montreal for his b...
Jun 01, 2020
