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McHappy Day attracts hundreds to McDonald's locations across the Ottawa Valley
Thursday, May 8 marked McHappy Day right across the province, including here in Renfrew and all locations in the Ottawa Valley. A portion of all of the proceeds from food and beverage sales today will...
May 09, 2025 Robble robble! The Hamburglar, aka Pembroke's own Josh Woermke was on hand to help celebrate McHappy Day on Thursday.
What's Good in the Ottawa Valley: First time for Homesteaders Conference in Braeside
Scott Brum has been busy organizing the Ottawa and Valley Homesteader's Conference- and took a pause this week to catch his breath and tell us all about it. By Rick Stow
May 08, 2025
Mental Health Week: Forging Forward Counselling unmasking mental health to lead the local conversation
One thing most people have in common is dealing with some sort of mental health. Forging Forward Counselling Services have been helping to promote mental wellness since 2003 here in the Ottawa Valley....
May 08, 2025
Portion of Pucker Street in Greater Madawaska closed due to washout
Officials in Greater Madawaska are warning the public that a portion of Pucker Street is closed this afternoon (Thursday, May 8) because the road has washed out. The road is closed between civic addre...
May 08, 2025 A screenshot from a video take by Heather Zak-Malcolm, first on the scene at Thursday's washout.
Cardinal Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV
White smoke rose above the Sistine Chapel Thursday, signalling that the cardinals had chosen a new leader for the Catholic Church. American Cardinal Robert Prevost, 69, was elected as the 267th pope o...
May 08, 2025 (Vatican Media)
'Hate has no home here': Police investigating string of vandalism in Arnprior, McNab-Braeside
Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a disturbing string of vandalism in Arnprior and McNab-Braeside. Officials from both municipalities have issued statements and citizens are denouncing the a...
May 08, 2025
Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Here's our daily look at the cost of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. We've compiled the list of gas prices on Thursday, May 8 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the R...
May 08, 2025 (Unsplash photo)
Man facing drug-related charges following arrest near Renfrew Dollarama Wednesday
The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) are investigating an incident on O'Brien Road in Renfrew. On Wednesday, May 7, Renf...
May 08, 2025 Police vehicles outside Renfrew Dollarama Wednesday.
Mental Health Week: More to be done to end stigma, says Renfrew professional
We've come a long way when it comes to mental health, but we have a long way to go, says registered social worker Tanya Wojcik. Living with mental health or substance use challenges can be hard enough...
May 08, 2025 Tanya Wojcik is a registered social worker who is part of a team at Mental Care in Renfrew. (Sherry Haaima photo)
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: McDonald's locations across the Ottawa Valley celebrate McHappy Day on Thursday, May 8th. Proceeds from the food and ...
May 08, 2025
