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Mask Mates rescue chafed ears
It's a smaller world when we're all COVID captives, but a retired nurse and former Carleton Place resident is tackling her portion of it. Lorie Tokola doesn't knit, sew, or crochet but she's risen to ...
May 13, 2020
COVID Fraud and Scams
Scammers haven't overlooked the fact we're in COVID lockdown, and some creative new attempts to part you from your money and/or identity are going around. Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP...
May 13, 2020
COVID-19: A local case in the Arnprior area is under investigation
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit says one of the 18 COVID-19 cases is our area is under investigation. The numbers released yesterday (May 12th) at noon show 17 confirmed cases and one that...
May 13, 2020
Applications for the Emergency Student Benefit open on Friday
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has some good news for recent graduates and students. Trudeau says as of Friday (May 15th) you can start applying for the Canada Emergency Student Benefit. This program w...
May 13, 2020
Golf courses, marinas, campgrounds and parks expected to reopen in Ontario this weekend
It looks like golf courses, marinas, campgrounds, private parks and businesses who board animals MAY be allowed to reopen this weekend. Local campground owners say the possibility is a surprise to the...
May 13, 2020
Over 300 vehicles planning to attend a memorial drive for Robert Reid in Admaston/Bromley tonight
Over 300 vehicles are expected to attend a memorial drive for Robert Reid who was killed in a farming accident in Admaston/Bromley over the weekend. Those who want to honour Robert's memory are asked ...
May 13, 2020
Canada Road Safety Week- tragic statistics
The Ontario Provincial Police are reporting on a worrisome trend- the increase in road fatalities this year versus last. Police say that as of May 4th, 71 people have lost their lives on OPP-patrolled...
May 12, 2020
Local Landfill hours
Local dump hours are all over the map, just as their locations are. The Town of Renfrew landfill site resumed its operation Tuesday (May 12th). Greater Madawaska Waste Transfer site hours for the Town...
May 12, 2020
Arnprior tweaks Town budget
Arnprior Town Council spent three hours in a Monday ZOOM session, assessing the impact of COVID-19 on 2020 municipal budget projections. Mayor Walter Stack says elected representatives and staff will ...
May 12, 2020
Community Gardens are back on
Community Gardens are back on, as the Province eases COVID restrictions. The initiative allows individuals and families to grow fresh, affordable healthy produce while increasing physical activity. Re...
May 12, 2020
