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$21,000 raised as part of the Helping at Home initiative in Renfrew
The Helping at Home Program has raised some serious dollars for those in need in our community. President of the Renfrew Rotary Club, John Wilson, says they will be paying bills or giving gift cards t...
May 12, 2020
Update for COVID-19 in Renfrew County and District on May 12th
No new cases of COVID-19 are being reported by the Renfrew County and District Health Unit today (May 12th). The new numbers released at noon show an increase in 59-tests over the past 24-hours. The l...
May 12, 2020
More good news about reopening Ontario to come Thursday, May 14th
Ontario has extended the state of emergency until June 2nd. Premier Doug Ford says while we've made progress in the fight against COVID-19 we still have a ways to go. Ford says on Thursday (May 14th) ...
May 12, 2020
Renfrew County ATV Club opens trails for the season
ATV season can officially start with the opening of trails across the county. The Renfrew County ATV Club made the decision to open trails immediately. With trails now being accessible the club has pu...
May 12, 2020
NO BURNING: Renfrew County still in a restricted fire zone
Renfrew County remains under a complete burn ban. Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry and local MPP John Yakabuski says this means no campfires, burning of grass, using outdoor fireplaces or fi...
May 12, 2020
Up to $500 to support vulnerable seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic
The federal government has announced support for seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says those who receive old age security will get an extra $300 and if you are eligi...
May 12, 2020
Renfrew OPP responds to 40 domestic disputes in one month
Police in the Renfrew area have been busy dealing with domestic disputes. In the last four weeks the Renfrew detachment of the OPP has responded to upwards of 40 domestic incidents. Officers in the Re...
May 11, 2020
No COVID at the Grove Nursing Home in Arnprior
Great News at the Grove in Arnprior! The Grove's provincially directed enhanced COVID-19 surveillance has come back negative. Last week, under the guidance of the Renfrew County and District Health Un...
May 11, 2020
Risk of Tick-borne diseases
With trails opening up again and some of the COVID-19 restrictions easing, don't throw away all of the benefits of self-isolation by running out and being bitten by a tick. Emilie Norris-Roozmon is a ...
May 11, 2020
Arnprior Chief talks COVID fire safety
There are advantages and disadvantages of the social isolation required by the pandemic. Arnprior Fire Chief Jeff Crawford says with more people home-bound during the COVID-19 crisis, it's important t...
May 11, 2020
