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426 new COVID-19 cases reported in Ontario
Ontario is reporting 426 new COVID-19 cases today, the largest number so far, including four new deaths. It represents a nearly 22 percent increase and brings the provincial total to 2,392. That inclu...
Apr 01, 2020
COVID-19: Renfrew Town Councillor says we're lucky to be Canadian during the health crisis
Renfrew Town Councillor Tom Sidney says we're lucky to live in Canada especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sidney says he's started to notice the community coming together to support each other in...
Apr 01, 2020
Pikwakanagan issues a state of emergency
Pikwakanagan is under a state of emergency and all businesses ordered closed, effective immediately. A statement from Chief Wendy Jocko says the declaration was made to keep all residents safe, especi...
Apr 01, 2020
Staff member at Miramichi Lodge in Pembroke tests positive for COVID-19
County of Renfrew Notified of First Case of COVID-19 in Staff Member at Miramichi Lodge Pembroke: The County of Renfrew has been notified of the first case of 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-201...
Mar 31, 2020
Fidacity offers on-line shopping site to local businesses
Valley businesses looking to create consumer traffic on-line without setting up their own website should look no further than Fidacity. Lorraine Daoust is manager of Fidacity's Ottawa Valley operation...
Mar 31, 2020
RCDSB At Home Portal will go live on Monday with online learning and student support
It's a new way of learning for many students and teachers in Renfrew County. Director of Education for the Renfrew County and District School Board (RCDSB), Pino Buffone, says staff will be abl...
Mar 31, 2020
Ontario's COVID testing lags behind others
Ontario's Health Coalition (OHC) is asking a question on many people's minds: Why Are So Few Ontarians Being Tested and Tracked? The Coalition notes that more testing and tracking can be a key compone...
Mar 31, 2020
Rent is due
The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) is encouraging responsible behaviour by the Province's landlords. OREA President Sean Morrison has a message for Ontario Tenants, Landlords & Realtors. H...
Mar 31, 2020
Outaouais Region Tuesday COVID update
The Public Health Department (CISSS) in Outaouais Region notes that the incidence of COVID-19 in rural area of the region bounded by Gatineau, Maniwaki and the Pontiac is still very low. Five of the 5...
Mar 31, 2020
Schools in Ontario will stay closed until at least May
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Education Minister Stephen Lecce say schools in the province will stay closed until at least May 1st for teachers and May 4th for students. Lecce says they will do whatev...
Mar 31, 2020
