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Renfrew Victoria Hospital limits entry points and screens all visitors
With the number of COVID-19 cases growing in the Ottawa area, the Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH) is putting preventative measures in place. The RVH has started screening all visitors and limited publ...
Mar 15, 2020
ARH and Grove Nursing Home restrict visitor access over COVID-19 concerns
Arnprior Regional Health (ARH) is taking preventative measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A new temporary policy will restrict visitor access to the Grove Nursing Home and hospital. At the ...
Mar 15, 2020
Whitewater closes arena, libraries and cancels events, but town office stays open
The Township of Whitewater Region is closing the Astrolabe Arena and local libraries. The announcement comes after an emergency control group meeting was held this afternoon (March 13th) to discuss th...
Mar 13, 2020
Town of Arnprior suspends operations at local facilities and cancels council meeting
Town of Arnprior is taking precautions following consultations with ARH, the Renfrew County and District Health Unit and the Chief Medical Officer of Health. Interim Chief Administrative Officer Robin...
Mar 13, 2020
Hydro One gears up for strong winds and 550 people in the Ottawa Valley without power
Hydro One is gearing up to respond to high winds that may cause local power outages. As of 2:50 pm this afternoon (March 13th), about 550 homes were without power in the Ottawa Valley with the most im...
Mar 13, 2020
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Douglas and Dacre postponed
All upcoming St. Patrick's Day events in Douglas and Dacre have been postponed. Mayor Michael Donohue says we are faced with an unprecedented challenge in regards to the novel coronavirus or COVID-19 ...
Mar 13, 2020
New COVID-19 case reported in Ottawa and local hospitals say to watch travel notices
Another new case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has showed up in Ottawa. One of the most recent cases involves a female from Ottawa in her 40's who recently travelled to England. The individual i...
Mar 13, 2020
Arnprior McNab-Braeside Men's Shed marks anniversary
The Arnprior-McNab-Braeside Men's Shed marked its 1st anniversary with an open house event Thursday. Darrel O'Shaughnessy, Chair of Greater Arnprior Seniors Council and a founding member of the local ...
Mar 13, 2020
Covid-19 and local tourism
Because Renfrew County is off the beaten path of desirable destinations the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on local tourism may be less severe here. Alastair Baird is with Enterprise Renfrew County, ...
Mar 13, 2020
County of Renfrew Paramedics start testing residents for COVID-19 at home
Local paramedics have started testing people at home for the novel coronavirus or COVID-19. Chief Paramedic with the County of Renfrew, Mike Nolan, says they've seen an increase in calls to the health...
Mar 13, 2020
