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RCDHU confirms new COVID-19 case for Friday, May 22nd
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit has confirmed a 19th case of COVID-19 in our area. The numbers released from the health unit today (May 22nd) show an increase in 52 tests over the past 24-...
May 22, 2020
MNRF holding 3.2 hectare forest fire near Calabogie
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is aware of a forest fire in Renfrew County. The blaze was reported near Calabogie on Thursday (May 21st) morning at 7:49 am. The MNRF says the 3.2 hecta...
May 22, 2020
Residents still encouraged to visit emergency rooms for serious health issues
Hospital Emergency Department physicians across Renfrew County are now concerned for the health and safety of paitents who need care but have held off visiting hospitals because of COVID-19. The Chief...
May 22, 2020
Trudeau says we need to expand testing and contact tracing for COVID-19
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says they are offering help to pinpoint and isolate COVID-19 outbreaks across Canada. Trudeau says to successfully reopen the economy and adjust to the new normal we need...
May 22, 2020
Impaired driving charges laid after crash on Highway 41 where driver flees the scene
The Upper Ottawa Valley OPP has laid impaired driving charges after a collision on Highway 41 in North Algona Wilberforce Township. Officers were called to the scene just north of Lake Dore Road aroun...
May 22, 2020
Coaches needed for Renfrew minor hockey
Would you like to be a Rep Coach for the RMHA? You can fill out the coaching form on their website. Once that is completed send your applications. You have until June 15th to get your applications in ...
May 22, 2020
Local school closures to affect more than just classroom activities
The Renfrew County District School Board announced they are closing the schools to community use in the summer months. Scott Conroy, Community Use of Schools Outreach Coordinator tells us about the de...
May 22, 2020
Outaouais COVID count reaches twelve
There's been a twelfth death from COVID-19 in Outaouais Region. From Thursday to Thursday, there's been a increase in diagnosed cases of 84. The count of confirmed cases in the Outaouais area now stan...
May 21, 2020
RC-VTAC grows its coverage area
Renfrew County's Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre has expanded its service area. Karen Simpson, Administrative Assistant for RC VTAC says the approximately 1,100 residents in South Algonquin typic...
May 21, 2020
Ford frustrated about COVID-19 testing in Ontario and says more needs to be done
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he wants to see truckers, taxi drivers, the automotive sector workers, food processors, and the broader public tested for COVID-19. He adds long-term care and frontline ...
May 21, 2020
