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New laws assist police in taking drunk drivers off the roads
Renfrew OPP are reminding holiday party goers they are out with their Festive R.I.D.E program from now until January 2nd. The initiative, aimed at taking drug and alcohol impaired drivers off the road...
Dec 16, 2019
Festivals doing well in Renfrew
A report to council shows Renfrew is on the right track when it comes to festivals. There were three this year, the first of which was a collaborative effort back in June. The Forest Life Expo, held a...
Dec 16, 2019
Committee chairs and vice-chairs selected for 2020
County council has established committee members for the upcoming year. At the meeting on Tuesday (December 10th), a by-law was passed to establish the chairs and vice chairs for 2020. Former Warden a...
Dec 16, 2019
Algonquin College in Pembroke expanding with more programs and new residence
Algonquin College in Pembroke is planning for the future with programs leading into high demand jobs. Pembroke campus Dean Keltie Jones says they will be introducing courses for computer programming, ...
Dec 16, 2019
Fire destroys old gas station on Highway 148
Details are slim at this point as to what sparked the fire at an old gas station next to Dubeau's grocery on Highway 148 this morning. The building has been completely destroyed but no injuries are be...
Dec 16, 2019
Power outages continue, hundreds left in the dark
There are still pockets of the Valley left in darkness this morning. Several communities in the west-north region of Renfrew County remain without power, and though some could have the lights back as ...
Dec 16, 2019
Many residents in the Ottawa Valley to remain without power for another night
Hydro One is still dealing with significant power outages in Eastern Ontario. Crews have been working through the day to assess and safely restore power to as many customers as possible. Hydro One was...
Dec 15, 2019
Thousands without power in the Ottawa Valley
Thousands of homes and businesses have been without power in the Ottawa Valley since last night, when a storm dumped wet, heavy snow, bringing down power lines across the region. The over 4,900 outage...
Dec 15, 2019
Killaloe and Palmer Rapids the last stop for Santa Claus Parades
The Killaloe Santa Claus Parade and Meet Santa event is this Saturday. Linda Splaine is third vice-president of the Lions Club. Splaine is hoping for a great turn-out, and there will be prizes for the...
Dec 13, 2019
Pontiac MNA calls Shawville Obstetrics situation unacceptable
If you thought shutting down the Obstetrics Unit at Shawville Hospital every other weekend was a bit of an inconvenience, you're going to be a lot more put off with the news that obstetric services fo...
Dec 13, 2019
