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COVID-19 outbreak at Almonte Country Haven long-term care home
Outbreak found in Almonte Country Haven The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has received confirmation of several COVID-19 cases at a long-term care home in Almonte. The health unit co...
Mar 29, 2020
Second case of COVID-19 confirmed in Renfrew County
The Renfrew County District Health Unit has confirmed a second case of COVID-19 in the area. Health officials say a woman in her 30's was tested back on March 27th after developing mild symptoms. She ...
Mar 29, 2020
First COVID-19 patient in Renfrew County passes away
The first death related to COVID-19 has hit Renfrew County. Earlier this morning, the Renfrew County District Health Unit reported that a 90 year old patient passed away at the Pembroke Regional Hospi...
Mar 29, 2020
Gatherings of 5 people or more are now prohibited in Ontario
The Ontario government has announced a ban on gatherings of more than five people in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. The province has issued a new emergency order that prohibits public event...
Mar 29, 2020
Armed robbery at pharmacy in Beachburg results in arrest of 34-year-old from Pembroke
The OPP has arrested a 34-year-old from Pembroke following an armed robbery at a pharmacy in Beachburg. According to police a masked person with an edged weapon entered the pharmacy around 10:30am thi...
Mar 28, 2020
Non-life-threatening injuries in Whitewater Region crash
Upper Ottawa Valley OPP have released details of a two vehicle collision Friday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 17 and Whitewater Road in Whitewater Region Township. The accident, which happe...
Mar 27, 2020
COVID-19 Tourism impact
Great price for gasoline- and nowhere to go. Melissa Marquardt, with the Ottawa Valley Tourist Association, says operators are just spinning their wheels right now. Three weeks ago there were hopes th...
Mar 27, 2020
Arnprior Municipal COVID measures
The Town of Arnprior Council has authorized temporary financial measures for individuals and businesses in response to the Covid-19 crisis. The municipality will waive penalties and interest for Water...
Mar 27, 2020
ARH accepting supplies
Arnprior Regional Health is on a growing list of organizations accepting donated medical supplies from the community. While there are sufficient quantities to meet present demand, additional stock has...
Mar 27, 2020
Two workers at Hull Hospital catch COVID
Frontline workers are often among the first to fall- and two Hull Hospital employees have been diagnosed with COVID-19. That brings the Outaouais Region's confirmed case-load to 18 individuals (as at ...
Mar 27, 2020
