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New online portal connects health care workers in Ontario with employers
The Ontario government has launched an online portal to match available health care workers with employers. This afternoon (April 7th) the province announced they were taking additional steps to stop ...
Apr 07, 2020
Renfrew OPP intercept $6,000 cocaine shipment
The OPP has intercepted nearly $6000 worth of illegal drugs, destined for Renfrew. On Sunday (April 5th), as part of an ongoing investigation, members of the Street Crime Unit and officers from the Re...
Apr 07, 2020
Algonquin College donates 125,000 gloves and 75,000 gloves during the COVID-19 pandemic
Premier Doug Ford says we can't rely on the global supply chain for personal protective equipment for front-line workers. Ford says companies, schools and other organizations across the province inclu...
Apr 07, 2020
Dairy Distillery stops making Vodkow and ramps up hand-sanitizer production
Dairy Distillery is known best for their Vodkow product. The distillery based out of Almonte has stopped making their signature vodka and is now focusing strictly on hand-sanitizer production. Dairy D...
Apr 07, 2020
Today is World Health Day
Today is World Health Day and now more than ever, we are sending out thanks to nurses and other health care professionals. Nurses and other health workers are at the forefront of COVID-19 response - p...
Apr 07, 2020
Another COVID-19 case reported in Renfrew County and District
There's now a total of 10 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Renfrew County and District and one death. The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) updated the information on their website at noon to...
Apr 07, 2020
Pikwakanagan Chief Wendy Jocko issues a COVID-19 statement
The Algonquins of Pikwakanagan Chief, Wendy Jocko, has issued a statement regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. She says council has declared a state of emergency to protect the vulnerable people in the co...
Apr 07, 2020
Ontario confirms 379 new COVID-19 cases and 21 more deaths
The number of COVID-19 cases in Canada continues to grow with Ontario and Quebec leading the way in confirmed cases. As of last night (April 6th), there was 16,667 cases across Canada with 8,580 COVID...
Apr 07, 2020
Renfrew OPP responds to 9 domestic disputes in the last week
The Renfrew OPP responded to nine domestic disputes in the past week. One individual was charged with mischief under $5,000. Police say if you or someone you know is living in or involved in an abusiv...
Apr 07, 2020
Rotary Club steps up with a generous donation of gift cards
The Rotary Club is a community leader in generousity. Local clubs donated more than 10 000 dollars in gift cards to County of Renfrew Ontario Works to help local families during the COVID-19 pandemic....
Apr 07, 2020
