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Recent closure of recycling contractor could be first of many
The collapse of Beaumen Waste Management last month may be just the beginning. Admaston Bromley's Mayor says the Beaumen situation was a local consequence of a global crisis. The Mayor says two major ...
Jul 10, 2019
Shortage of workers, cancellation of program all challenges to local forestry industry
There's a staffing crisis in the forest industry. That was the gist of a presentation to Renfrew County Council by the CEO of Forests Ontario, Rob Keen. Keen says they need to encourage youth and high...
Jul 10, 2019
Upper Ottawa River Race and Paddle Festival to include long distance race
The 5th annual Upper Ottawa River Race and Paddle Festival is coming up fast. Registration is now open for the festival run by a partnership between the City of Pembroke and Town of Petawawa. The week...
Jul 10, 2019
Gatineau man charged for stunt driving on Highway 41
A Gatineau resident is without their license or their car for a few days. Killalloe OPP say they clocked the 20 year old driving 65 km/hr over the posted speed limit on Highway 41 in Bonnechere Valley...
Jul 10, 2019
Pembroke fire displaces 12 apartment tenants
It was a scary wake up call for residents of an apartment building in east end of Pembroke this morning. The fire department says it was called to the building on Noik Street around 3:45 this morning....
Jul 10, 2019
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories impacted by Layoffs
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) confirms pending layoffs at its nuclear facility in Chalk River. President Mark Lesinki confirms news shared with myFM earlier today. He says about 7 percent of the...
Jul 09, 2019
Man charged after serious assault in Arnprior
One man is recovering following a serious assault this past Saturday in Arnprior. Renfrew OPP say, following their investigation, they've charged 53 year old Richard Hartwick with assault causing bodi...
Jul 09, 2019
Man charged after serious assault in Arnprior
One man is recovering following a serious assault this past weekend in Arnprior. Renfrew OPP say, following their investigation, they've charged 53 year old Richard Hartwick which assault causing bodi...
Jul 09, 2019
Flood damage in Centennial Park could take years to repair
Centennial Park in Petawawa appears to be a write-off for this year. Unfortunately, due to the flooding in the spring, the park saw extensive damage and at this point it's still not clear how bad the ...
Jul 09, 2019
Recycling pick up will be weekly with new service provider
Now you won't have to second-guess whether to put your blue bin out or not. As a result of the closure of Beaumen Waste Management June 23rd, some eastern Renfrew County communities are moving to a we...
Jul 09, 2019
