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RCDSB on tentative plans for rest of school year
While school could still tentatively reopen May 31st, the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) has done a number of things to assure its students can learn and succeed while studying at home. ...
May 11, 2020
More businesses in Ontario can reopen today
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says thousands of people across Ontario are returning to work today. Ford says over the weekend garden centres, nurseries, hardware and safety supply stores opened up and he ...
May 11, 2020
No new COVID-19 cases reported today in Renfrew County and District
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit is not reporting any new cases of COVID-19 today (May 11th). The health unit says an additional 151 people have been tested since Friday (May 8th) with 160 ...
May 11, 2020
State of emergency in Ontario expected to be extended until June 2nd
Ontario's legislature will sit tomorrow, with legislators expected to extend the province's state of emergency until June 2nd. A statement from the government house leader's office says unanimous cons...
May 11, 2020
RCDHU updates COVID-19 testing at public facilities
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) staff have been working hard to ramp up and complete COVID-19 testing for all staff and residents in Long Term Care Homes, Retirement Homes and oper...
May 11, 2020
Federal government providing loans to largest employers in Canada
The federal government says it will provide loans and financing to the country's largest employers to help them weather the COVID-19 economic crisis. The Liberals are promising bridge financing to com...
May 11, 2020
Renfrew and Bonnechere Valley getting $3.75-million through the Connecting Links program
In the middle of a global pandemic, the provincial government is keeping their plans to kick start the economy this construction season. As part of the Connecting Links program, John Yakabuski, MPP fo...
May 11, 2020
Adamstown/Bromley Township man dies after weekend farming accident
A local farmer has died following an accident over the weekend. Renfrew OPP say that they responded along with paramedics and local fire departments to the home on Reid Road in Adamstown/Bromley Towns...
May 11, 2020
Whitewater Kings to stay in Cobden - new GM hired
The idea of bringing the Whitewater Kings Jr.B hockey club to Petawawa has fallen through. The team will be staying in Cobden for the foreseeable future. With that announcement coming last week, Owner...
May 11, 2020
Bonnechere Manor employee tests positive for COVID-19
COVID-19 has made it it's way to Bonnechere Manor. According to the County of Renfrew, up until May 4th, testing had been restricted to people with COVID symptoms. However, with the increased swab and...
May 11, 2020
