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Proudly Canadian, Proudly Local: Tariffs shifting taste in beer at Depanneur Thompson - and the community's on board
The latest owners of a family-run institution in Portage-du-Fort are full steam ahead as they experiment with a new roster of locally made suds to satisfy their regular customers. Four years into runn...
May 22, 2025
Proudly Canadian, Proudly Local: Renfrew's A Sense of Country blends nostalgia with a buy-local mission
What should have been a short-term project to help Mel Blimke bridge into retirement has turned into nearly 15 years of old-fashioned, personable service and plenty of unique, hard-to-find products, m...
May 22, 2025 Mel and Jill Blimke
Proudly Canadian, Proudly Local: Local materials, attention to detail mean superior product at Northshore Structures
Tim Bursey and his team at Northshore Structures have been handcrafting log and timber frames since 1996, turning out extremely strong - and beautiful - work that can be seen across the Ottawa Valley ...
May 22, 2025 Tim and Carrie Bursey are the owners of Northshore Structures.
Proudly Canadian, Proudly Local: GPS To Go uses Canadian-made products
GPS to GO offers a complete, end-to-end fleet tracking solution for business vehicles across Canada and the U.S., from GPS trackers to fleet management software. Owner Russ Salo explains that his Otta...
May 22, 2025 Proud Canadian Russ Salo is the owner of GPS To Go.
Proudly Canadian, Proudly Local: Renfrew County urges you to 'Think Local'
Canadians are rallying to support local businesses and products in the wake of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods and here in Renfrew County, there has always been strong endorsement to buy local and supp...
May 22, 2025 Melissa Marquardt is the manager of economic development for Renfrew County.
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Community Living Renfrew County South continues celebrating Community Living month with a free Parking Lot BBQ this T...
May 22, 2025
What's Good in the Ottawa Valley: Great Music Mix at Concert for Save the Grove Again Committee
In a perfect world there would be no outside threats to Ontario's remaining Old Growth Forest stands. Songs for the Grove: A Benefit Concert. May 24th. Kindly Sponsored by Charlotte Leitch, Broker, Re...
May 21, 2025
St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation's Growing TogethER Campaign surpasses goal
The St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVHF) is thrilled to announce the culmination of its Growing TogethER Emergency Department Redevelopment and Ambulatory Care Clinic Renovation Campaign. ...
May 21, 2025
Golden Lake canoeist charged with impaired after boat capsizes
An individual is facing charges after an incident on Golden Lake in North Algona-Wilberforce (NAW) Township. On Saturday, May 17, around 10 p.m., members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of...
May 21, 2025 (Unsplash photo)
New driving school in Ottawa Valley
A new driving school based in Westmeath is now offering services across the Ottawa Valley, from Arnprior to Deep River. Safe Roads Driver Training, operated by Ronald DiTomaso, is an MTO-approved prov...
May 21, 2025
