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No Obstetrics Services at Shawville Hospital this weekend
Expectant mothers in the Pontiac will have to deliver their babies in Gatineau again this weekend, as the obstetrics unit at the Shawville Hospital is closed due to a lack of nursing staff. There will...
Dec 06, 2019
Annual Santa Claus parade set to light up downtown Renfrew
It's always an exciting time when the Big Guy takes a break from making toys to visit the girls and boys of the Ottawa Valley. Santa Claus, the jolly elf himself, will be in Renfrew for the annual Chr...
Dec 06, 2019
Packers and Kings go head to head to support Valley Warriors
The Whitewater Kings and Arnprior Packers are lacing up Saturday night for a special game in support of a local team. Jerry Novack with the Grind, tells us the two teams face off to help raise some mo...
Dec 06, 2019
Renfrew Paramedics host annual toy and food drive Saturday
You can help ensure a child has a lovely Christmas and a full belly. Renfrew Paramedics are once again collecting food, toys and cash donations for those in need this holiday season. They'll be outsid...
Dec 06, 2019
Cost of food going up almost $500 in 2020, many local families face food insecurity
The cost of food is going up according to the Canadian Food Price report. In 2020 it's expected the average Canadian family will pay almost $500 more for groceries ($487). The Renfrew County and Distr...
Dec 06, 2019
Organizers have some new family fun planned for tonight's tree lighting
It's tradition in Renfrew. Residents gather round the tree in Low Square for the annual lighting of the Renfrew Victoria Hospital's Tree of Lights. Patti Dillabough, Executive Director of the Hospital...
Dec 06, 2019
Local school boards elect chairs and vice-chairs for 2020
Local school boards have elected chairs and vice-chairs for the upcoming year. The Renfrew County Catholic District School Board held their inaugural board meeting on Monday. Re-elected as chair for t...
Dec 06, 2019
Jason Blaine Foundation donates $25,000 to community organizations
The Jason Blaine Foundation has made several significant donations to local charities. Blaine tells myFM that he flew from Nashville to be here for the cheque presentations yesterday. Seven local orga...
Dec 06, 2019
30 years later, local vigils set to remember victims of L’Ecole Polytechnique shootings
There are two vigils in Renfrew County Friday to remember the 14 women who were murdered at L'Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal 30 years ago to the day. Organizers say it's important to remember that th...
Dec 05, 2019
RVH Foundation has a tremendous Giving Tuesday
They are so much closer to their goal than they were on Monday. Patti Dillabough, Executive Director of the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation says this past Giving Tuesday blew away their goals and...
Dec 05, 2019
