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Outaouais COVID count from Friday
Sad news to close out last week on the COVID-19 front in Outaouais Region. The Public Health Department (CISSS) reports a sixth novel corona virus-related death in the area. A patient from the designa...
May 08, 2020
When front-line workers feel stressed
Front line workers may not be feeling the same confidence as the wider public is showing in them, with all the accolades of appreciation. The definition of front-line worker has expanded from the heal...
May 08, 2020
Over 2,000 tests for COVID-19 in Renfrew County and District with 83 since yesterday
Over 2,000 people in Renfrew County and District have now been tested for COVID-19. The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) says 2,057 tests have been completed with 117 results still pend...
May 08, 2020
Helping at Home Program hopes to top $10,000 in donations over weekend
96.1 myFM and Rotary Club Renfrew want to help you at home. 100 percent of donations from the Helping at Home program will support people in our community. President of the rotary club John Wilson exp...
May 08, 2020
Unemployment almost doubles in our area during the COVID-19 pandemic
Unemployment in our area is almost double what it was this time last year. Stats Canada estimates from Pembroke to Kingston unemployment has climbed from 5.4% in April of 2019 to 10% in April of 2020....
May 08, 2020
New Bishop appointed to head Pembroke Diocese
The Catholic faithful have been praying for a new bishop to be installed as head of the Diocese of Pembroke, and Wednesday an answer was received. Bishop Guy Desrochers, who currently heads the Dioces...
May 08, 2020
Local garden nursery to remain closed despite government ease up on lockdown
Some business owners say they have mixed feelings after getting the green light from the province to reopen as COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease. Premier Doug Ford announced this week that nurseries...
May 08, 2020
COVID Car Maintenance
Now that the price of gasoline is rising again, and mobility restrictions are being eased we can hand-crank our vehicles and contemplate heading out to destinations unknown. Before you do, there are s...
May 07, 2020
Mother’s Day Shop N’ Stroll event in downtown Renfrew
This weekend if you are looking for something for mom Renfrew is having the Mother's Day Shop N' Stroll in downtown Renfrew. Organizer behind this event, Susan Starfield, is encouraging residents if t...
May 07, 2020 The Town of Renfrew is host to over 100 local businesses in its downtown core alone.
Horton Council housekeeping items
There are some housekeeping items for residents to not arising out of Horton Council's special meeting Wednesday (May 6th). Administration reports the Landfill Site will be open again as of Tuesday, M...
May 07, 2020
