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New virtual initiative to help with primary health care for local residents
Renfrew County is launching a new initiative to help strengthen access to primary care for local residents. A virtual triage and assessment centre is an effort to reduce the demand on local emergency ...
Mar 27, 2020
Volunteers needed to sew face masks for health care workers at RVH
The Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH) says they need volunteers to sew fabric masks. The hospital put out a call for help on social media on Thursday afternoon saying due to a potential shortage of mask...
Mar 27, 2020
Victim Services of Renfrew County dedicated to community during COVID-19 pandemic
Victim Services of Renfrew County continues to be there for residents even during the COVID-19 situation. Lisa Oegema, Human Trafficking Project Coordinator with Victim Services says she knows these c...
Mar 27, 2020
Warden of Renfrew County says we need to support local businesses post COVID-19
The Warden for the County of Renfrew, Debbie Robinson, says we need to support our local businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. Robinson says businesses across the Ottawa Valley are feeling the imp...
Mar 27, 2020
PRH President and CEO talks about the COVID-19 pandemic
The Pembroke Regional Hospital (PRH) is working with provincial, regional and local partners to prevent further spread of COVID-19. Hospital President and CEO, Pierre Noel, says they confirmed their f...
Mar 26, 2020
CNL prints up medical supplies
CNL is pressing its 3D printers into service. Although the nuclear research facility is on hiatus due to the COVID-19 crisis, a number of staff with additive manufacturing expertise are now working fr...
Mar 26, 2020
Ontario Works role expanded
On Monday, the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services announced additional measures to support those in need during the current COVID crisis. Financial assistance can be provided to indiv...
Mar 26, 2020
Family Health Team launches mindfulness challenge
The Arnprior and District Family Health team (ADHFT) is helping you copy with these uncertain times. Justine McNulty, social worker with the ADHFT says the group is developing a two-week mindfulness e...
Mar 26, 2020
Further Algonquin College restrictions to apply to staff
Algonquin College is out with an update on accessing its services during the on-going COVID-19 crisis. Changes affect college operations in the City of Ottawa, and are in response to the State of Emer...
Mar 26, 2020
"$30 Lysol wipes" Ontario starts to crack down on price jacking in-demand goods
Premier Doug Ford says he's coming after anyone jacking up prices of in-demand goods during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ford says his cabinet is preparing an order aimed at fighting price-gouging - calling...
Mar 26, 2020
