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Local Efficiency Group wants to hire consultant
The Ontario Government wants to see our municipalities cut their operating costs by four percent from what they were in 2018. That should mean a savings for the local ratepayer, but at what cost when ...
Dec 31, 2019
What's open and closed to begin the new year
Here's your guide to what's open and what's closed New Years in Renfrew. January 1st is a statutory holiday in Ontario, meaning all government agencies and services are shut down December 25th and 26t...
Dec 31, 2019
Police looking for pick up truck involved in potential break on Greenwood Road
Upper Ottawa Valley OPP are looking for the driver responsible for driving through the front gate of a local business. Police say that on Saturday around 1pm, major damage was done to a gate at Elliot...
Dec 31, 2019
Pockets of power outages to end 2019
There's roughly 1100 homes and businesses in the dark this morning. Ranging from one end of the Valley to the other, pockets of power outages have Hydro One crews working to turn the lights back on. R...
Dec 31, 2019
Renfrew Mayor, Don Eady, reflects on 2019 as we prepare for 2020
The New Year is just around the corner and as we prepare to ring in 2020, Renfrew Mayor Don Eady reflects on the last twelve months. He says 2019 was about finishing up past projects and tackling the ...
Dec 30, 2019
Township sees dramatic decline in fire calls in 2019
Some good news for Admaston-Bromley to conclude 2019. At the municipal meeting of December 19th, the Townships's annual awards were presented- but another achievement took 365 days to unfold, accordin...
Dec 30, 2019
CAA safety tips for local drivers
With some nasty weather hitting the region, you're being reminded to prepare your vehicle for the conditions. CAA Spokesperson Tony Tsai says checking your tire pressure before heading out is crucial....
Dec 30, 2019
Policing cost discrepancies penalize local government
Until recently the Ontario Provincial Police would present an invoice for policing costs- which are paid from the local purse, with no explanation of why or how rates were going up. That has changed a...
Dec 30, 2019
Be careful this morning, freezing rain warning continues
We're waking to a fresh layer of ice this morning, which could complicate any travel plans you have, or your morning commute to work. A freezing rain warning remains in place at this hour, Environment...
Dec 30, 2019
Significant weather event declared leading into winter storm
Officials at the County of Renfrew have declared a significant weather event heading into the ice storm set to hit the region. The County of Renfrew says the emergency declaration means they may not b...
Dec 29, 2019
