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ATV operator fails to remain
Killaloe OPP are trying to track down the operator of an ATV that slammed into the side of the Home Hardware Building on Water Street in Bonnechere Valley Township last Friday night (May 1st). The cra...
May 05, 2020
Retailers in the Pontiac re-opening
Retail stores in Shawville have been allowed to reopen by the Legault government as COVID restrictions are easing in the Pontiac. Problem is, most of their sales are Ontario-driven. Jill McBain is the...
May 05, 2020
Ontario expanding virtual mental health support
More people in Ontario will now have access to mental health services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced they are expanding virtual mental health services to help thousa...
May 05, 2020
26th death reported at Almonte long-term care home
COVID-19 has had a deadly impact on long-term care homes. The Country Haven long-term care home in Almonte is reporting a 26th resident has died from COVID-19. At the 82-bed home in Almonte, 36 reside...
May 05, 2020
Another COVID-19 case reported in Renfrew County and District
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is reporting a new case of COVID-19 today (May 5th). The health unit says 17 people have now tested positive for the novel coronavirus in our area w...
May 05, 2020
Canada launching surplus food purchase program as part of $252-million support package
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a $252-million aid package for Canada's agriculture and food industries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Trudeau says this includes money for those holding ani...
May 05, 2020
Hospice Renfrew looking for new Executive Director
Hospice Renfrew is now on the hunt to find a new Executive Director. Caroline McGee is stepping down the position after a job well done according to Board Chair, Gerald Tracey. Tracey says the recruit...
May 05, 2020
Car dealerships in the Valley start to re-open with COVID-19 restrictions in place
After almost a month and a half of being off the job, people are happy and excited to be going back to work. Business Manager at Petawawa Toyota, Greg Gardner, was back on the job yesterday (Monday) a...
May 05, 2020
Paramedics doing Pop-up COVID testing in County
COVID-19 testing by paramedics in Renfrew County has been taken to the next level. EMS Chief Mike Nolan says initially paramedics would go to a residence, and, for example, test returning snowbirds in...
May 04, 2020
COVID Outbreak in Gatineau Hospital
The Outaouais Public Health Department (CISSS) confirms an outbreak of COVID-19 at Gatineau Hospital. Both patients and staff members are affected. Patients with the virus have been transferred to the...
May 04, 2020
