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One week with NO new COVID-19 cases in Renfrew County and District
It's been a week with no new COVID-19 cases reported in Renfrew County and District. The last confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by the Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) was over the Ea...
Apr 20, 2020
A long standing local eatery to close its doors for good
One Renfrew restaurant is closing its doors for good. Flamingo Restaurant, which has been a popular eatery in Renfrew for decades, made the announcement on social media this morning (Monday). The new ...
Apr 20, 2020
Renfrew mourning loss of Town Historian - Marjorie Lindsay
The Renfrew community is mourning the loss of Marjorie, better known as Marge Lindsay. Marge is a graduate of Renfrew Collegiate Institute, former bank employee and served as the town historian. The f...
Apr 20, 2020
Four more COVID-19 deaths at Almonte Country Haven and 606 new cases across Ontario
COVID-19 continues to have a devastating impact in Almonte and long-term care homes across Lanark County. Over the weekend another four people at Almonte Country Haven died bringing the total number o...
Apr 20, 2020
Renfrew County COVID-19 cases holding steady
Renfrew County and District have gone over a week now with no new cases of COVID-19. According to the health unit we have 14 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, six cases have been resolved and one de...
Apr 20, 2020
OSSTF reaches tentative deal with the province
A tentative deal between the province and Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation has been reached. Education Minister Stephen Lecce issued the statement this morning (April 20th) saying they ha...
Apr 20, 2020
Scammers are getting creative during COVID-19
Crooks are taking advantage of COVID-19 to rip off hard working people. Police say they're seeing a variety of scenarios, typically using urgency and time sensitive circumstances to scam money from th...
Apr 20, 2020
Theft charges for a Renfrew resident
A local resident is facing charges following an investigation by OPP. Officers say they were called to a theft in Renfrew on April 12. A 21-year-old was arrested and charged with theft under 5000 doll...
Apr 20, 2020
Franchise stepping up to help out
Pizza Hut Canada is doing their part during the COVID-19 pandemic. The franchise, along with Taco Bell Canada and KFC Canada, is donating 70 thousand to food banks in an effort to support them as they...
Apr 20, 2020
No Beachburg Fair this year
In the wake of COVID-19, local organizers are finding themselves in frustrating positions and they're having to make those tough calls despite months of planning, organizing and hard work. The Board o...
Apr 20, 2020
