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Surgeon steps in to help at Pontiac Hospital, averting weekend service interruption
An update on the situation at Shawville Hospital this weekend. After announcing that there would be no general surgery this weekend, a local surgeon has volunteered to pick up a couple of shifts, so t...
Jan 10, 2020
Winter storm coming this weekend
Environment Canada is calling for a winter storm this weekend. Here in the Ottawa Valley, forecasters predict it will begin with freezing rain, ice pellets or snow sometime Saturday morning, ending Su...
Jan 10, 2020
Teachers to launch new job action Monday, won't take part in EQAO testing
The Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) has announced job action that will start on Monday (January 13th, 2020). As part of the new directive from its union, OECTA members will not p...
Jan 10, 2020
Bonnechere Manor and Miramichi Lodge launch Butterfly Approach to long term care
The Butterfly Approach is being adopted by the two long term care homes that are owned and operated by the County of Renfrew. The official launch of the Butterfly Approach took place at Bonnechere Man...
Jan 10, 2020
Renfrew man faces charges of uttering threats
Renfrew OPP responded to a harassment call in Arnprior Saturday, January 4th. Police say their investigation led to charging 30 year-old Anthony Defazio of Renfrew with uttering threats, resisting a p...
Jan 10, 2020
New funding to allow Arnprior Hospital to upgrade air conditioning
Ontario is investing almost $476 000 in infrastructure repairs at Arnprior Regional Health for 2020. However, that's down from previous years. Eric Hanna, President and CEO of ARH says the better shap...
Jan 10, 2020
RCJTC cancels selected bus routes ahead of winter storm
The forecast has so caused a few selected school buses to be cancelled today. Bus number 141M serving Madawaska Valley and Sherwood is cancelled this morning. As is bus 475MF serving Madawaska Valley,...
Jan 10, 2020
Over $1-million raised for RVH Foundation and weekly winner takes home 40k
Scott Smaglinski won a cool $40,950 tonight thanks to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation Catch the Ace lottery. He picked the Queen of Diamonds so there will be another draw next Thursday night ...
Jan 09, 2020
Former Calabogie bartender will return to court in February
Pre-trial for the case against a former Calabogie bartender took place at the Pembroke courthouse this morning (January 9th, 2020). Justice Michael March has requested a defence election be made next ...
Jan 09, 2020
No general surgery, Obstetrics at Pontiac hospital until Monday
Another disruption in service at the Shawville hospital. Hospital officials say that due to the unexpected absence of a surgeon, general surgery and Obstetric services won't be offered at the hospital...
Jan 09, 2020
