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What's good in Renfrew: 'Pretty awesome': Renfrew super volunteer thankful for recent awards
Mike Wright has been helping others since he was a teen and those efforts recently landed him a couple of pretty special awards. The 25-year Renfrew Collegiate Institute (RCI) teacher and president of...
Jul 03, 2025
UOV OPP warn of fraudulent paving contractors
The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is proactively warning residents of questionable paving contractors that have previously surfaced in past years. There are sev...
Jul 03, 2025
Toxic trouble or budget burden? Renfrew council divided over old wastewater plant demolition
The verdict is still out on the fate of Renfrew's old wastewater treatment plant as town council remains divided on its demolition. Councillors recently revisited a motion from May to approve a $40,00...
Jul 03, 2025
Renfrew approves MOU for new 40-unit modular housing development
A new modular housing development is moving ahead in Renfrew, following town council's approval of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Renfrew County for a 40-unit build at 470 Albert Street, nea...
Jul 03, 2025
Photo radar coming to Renfrew County
Automated speed enforcement is set to launch in Renfrew County, with the first photo radar cameras being installed in Renfrew, Petawawa, and Laurentian Valley. County Director of Public Works and Engi...
Jul 03, 2025 Photo radar is set up at this corner just to catch red-light runners. Location shot.
What's good in Renfrew: SMART Family and Friends offers support for loved ones of those struggling with addiction
A Renfrew family that for years has supported a loved one struggling with addiction has turned their experience into an opportunity to help others. Marci Joyce and her mom Margi Bond know all too well...
Jul 02, 2025 (Unsplash photo)
Ontario wants your well water: Help shape the future of groundwater in the Ottawa Valley
A few Ottawa Valley communities could help shape the province's understanding of a vital local resource for years to come. The Renfrew County District Health Unit is urging residents with groundwater ...
Jul 02, 2025 Some of the various colours that can be found in Ontario groundwater as a result of differing chemistry. (Province of Ontario photo)
New twist in bank investigator scam impersonating Ottawa Police
The Ottawa Police Service Organized Fraud Unit is warning the public about a new variation of the ongoing bank investigator scam. In a concerning new variation, suspects are now sending emails to vict...
Jul 02, 2025
Not Extinguishing Butts can prove costly
The Office of the Fire Marshal is concerned about recent reports of fires allegedly sparked by wayward cigarette butts. It is issuing a reminder for smokers to ensure you have properly extinguished th...
Jul 02, 2025 VadimVasenin / Depositphotos.com
RCCDSB unveils $94.9 million 2025-2026 budget focused on student success and well-being
The Renfrew County Catholic District School Board has announced its approval of the $94.9 million budget for the 2025-2026 school year. According to staff, the 2025-2026 budget strategically invests i...
Jul 02, 2025
