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Whitewater ends state of emergency
The state of emergency in Whitewater Region has ended. On Thursday July 4th Mayor Michael Moore terminated the local state of emergency that has been in effect since April 26th. Council has adopted tw...
Jul 05, 2019
Federal government investing in broadband and cell service
Our region is getting a significant boost for cell and internet service. The government in Ottawa has climbed aboard the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) mobile broadband project. Renfrew Count...
Jul 05, 2019
New Dean at Algonquin College in Pembroke
Algonquin College in Pembroke has a new Dean. Dr. Keltie Jones joins the waterfront campus on August 26th. Dr. Jones comes from the Faculty of Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Truro, Nova Scotia...
Jul 05, 2019
Celtfest kicks off in Almonte tonight
Celtfest in Almonte gets underway this evening, continuing through Sunday. Organizer Susan Ryan says you'll have to open your wallet tonight at Gemmill Park to catch the stellar entertainment, but Sat...
Jul 05, 2019
McNab Braeside issues burn ban
McNab Braeside is the lastest municipality to issue a level one burn ban, this means no open burning other than campfires. All other permits are suspended until further notice from the township. You'r...
Jul 05, 2019
New owner of Pembroke Lumber Kings and Whitewater Kings signs arena deal
The new owner of the Pembroke Lumber Kings is also the new owner of the Central Canada Hockey League Tier Two Whitewater Kings franchise in Cobden. Township Recreation Director Jordan Durocher tells m...
Jul 04, 2019
Man accused of uttering threats, possession of Meth
A 35-year-old man from Renfrew is facing charges after OPP responded to a mischief call last week. As a result of an investigation, Brandon McCanna has been charged with utter threats to cause death o...
Jul 04, 2019
Extreme heat warning issued for Renfrew County
An extreme heat warning has been issued for Renfrew County. Health officials say extreme heat can put everyone at risk from heat related illness. However, the risk is greatest for older adults, infant...
Jul 04, 2019
Resident delegation persuades Township Council not to gravel their road
Olmstead-Jeffrey Lake Road residents packed Whitewater Region Township Council chambers Wednesday in support of presenters Bill Reid and Peter Poff. The pair expressed a number of concerns over a muni...
Jul 04, 2019
Changes to sidewalk maintenance sees 13 Arnprior streets declared "non-priority"
In a bid to save money, the town of Arnprior is reducing the amount of sidewalk snow removal done in the winter. Council has removed 13 streets from the list of what it calls "priority routes". Priori...
Jul 04, 2019
