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Burn bans in some parts of the region
With the dry weather continuing, you may face some restrictions around open air burning where you live. Horton Township says that as of Monday, the municipality will be moving to a level 2 burn ban, w...
Jul 26, 2019
Mid Summer Herb Fest calls all green thumbs to White Lake
Herb Fest had its origins in Almonte, but has truly found its home at the Waba Cottage Museum in White Lake. Organizer Geoff Patterson says that after two decades in the Mississippi Mills community, H...
Jul 26, 2019
Dogs take centre stage at weekend competition
Just outside of Renfrew this weekend, dogs will be competing for a chance to qualify for a national dock jumping competition event for Canine Watersports Canada. Avalon Dog Ranch in Horton Township is...
Jul 26, 2019
Midwives to provide birthing services at Pontiac Hospital
A team of midwives has joined the obstetrics department at the Pontiac Hospital. Starting today, the Outaouais Integrated Health and Social Services Center says the midwives will ensure continuity of ...
Jul 26, 2019
Local Liberals to formally nominate election candidate next week
On Thursday next week, Ruben Marini will be formally acclaimed by the Liberals - to represent Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke in the fall federal election. The local Liberal riding association says Marini ...
Jul 26, 2019
Monster trucks, motocross, trucks and tractors highlight Beachburg Fair weekend
This is the weekend for the Beachburg Fair, and Director Shannon Nagora says her eleven-member committee works at preparing things all year long in the run-up. The ATV Poker Run goes Saturday m...
Jul 26, 2019
Union claims breach of commitments by employer as cleaners continue strike at Garrison
Cleaners at Garrison Petawawa are now on strike. The members of Local 639 of the Union of National Defence Employees hit the picket lines this morning after what the union calls a disappointing meetin...
Jul 25, 2019
Food bank study shows low usage rates in Renfrew County
A newly released study reveals how people in certain parts of the province are relying more heavily on food banks than others. The study by Feed Ontario, formerly the Ontario Association of Food Banks...
Jul 25, 2019
Provincial truck roadeo to be held in Renfrew County
The best equipment operators in Ontario will be crowned at the Provincial Safety Truck Roadeo coming up in Laurentian Valley. The event looks to showcase the best of the best in municipal public works...
Jul 25, 2019
Renfrew Presbyterian helps buy new equipment for RVH
The Renfrew Presbyterian Church has come through for the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation. Twice a year, the chruch supports Mission Projects in the community, within Canada or anywhere around the...
Jul 25, 2019
