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Forest fire near Griffith almost doubles in size, but now listed as being held
Crews with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) are currently holding a 9 hectare blaze outside of Griffith. The MNRF first reported the forest fire yesterday afternoon (May 28th). Th...
May 28, 2020
Outaouais care worker dies of COVID
There's been a death among those caring for the Outaouais Region's elderly. An employee of the Integrated Social Services Agency (CISSS) working at the Lionel-mond long-term care home has expired from...
May 28, 2020
Arnprior Regional Health goes with online Catch the Ace
So long black tie and tux, contribute to Arnprior Regional Health initiatives in your jean jacket or jammies by purchasing a weekly ticket or tickets in ARH's Online Catch the Ace lottery. Even the tr...
May 28, 2020
3 new cases of COVID-19 in Renfrew County and District today
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is confirming three (3) additional cases of COVID-19. The local health unit says 23 individuals have now tested positive for COVID-19. The numbers r...
May 28, 2020
Pikwakanagan to start phased reopening tomorrow
Private establishments in Pikwakanagan can start to reopen tomorrow (May 29th). Council and the Emergency Response Control Group plan to implement a phased in approach to ensure the health and safety ...
May 28, 2020
Heat Warning continues
Environment Canada's heat warning for the Ottawa Valley continues for at least one more day. Daytime temperatures in the low thirties are expected again today with humidex values in the mid-thirties. ...
May 28, 2020
Six people busted for drugs in Renfrew Wednesday
A big drug bust in Renfrew today (Wednesday) sees six people charged. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) assisted by the OPP Emergency Response Team (ER...
May 27, 2020
SQ on Scammers
The Sret du Qubec are warning about bogus online ads. Among the more popular are offers of masks or protective equipment allegedly available free of charge during the pandemic period. Close behind are...
May 27, 2020
Outaouais Long Term Care Deaths
Officials in the Ouatouais note increasing fatalities in the region's longterm care homes. CISSS reports seven fatalities at the Lionel-Edmond home- one more than Tuesday's total. There are 29 COVID c...
May 27, 2020
Horton approves 2020 Budget
Horton Township Council has passed its 2020 budget. The document was approved by councillors in a virtual session Tuesday night, and calls for a 2% levy increase. This means on the Township portion of...
May 27, 2020
