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The Curd is still the Word as Canada's iconic dish returns to the spotlight in Renfrew
A travelling group of poutine enthusiasts had such a good time in Renfrew last year, they're ready to make it an annual tradition. Poutine Feast, Canada's largest touring poutine festival, returns for...
Apr 22, 2025 Popcorn chicken poutine was among the many offerings at Poutine Feast 2024 in Renfrew. It came from Fat Les' Chip Stand. (Kerri LaBossiere photo)
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: The Renfrew Public Library hosts a special Hands On Tuesday event this week, celebrating Earth Day! Special guest CC ...
Apr 22, 2025
Shining a light on biodiversity on Earth Day 2025 April 22
Tuesday, April 22 is Earth Day in the Ottawa Valley and beyond and the theme this year is: Biodiversity. "Nearly three-quarters of the Canadian population cannot define biodiversity or understand how ...
Apr 22, 2025 (Sherry Haaima photo)
OVTA reveals finalists for 2025 Tourism Awards in the Valley
The Ottawa Valley Tourist Association (OVTA) has announced the finalists for the 2025 Ottawa Valley Tourism Awards. These awards recognize individuals, organizations, and events that support the growt...
Apr 21, 2025
What's good in the Ottawa Valley: Renfrew County to establish Climate Action Committee
We're in the middle of an election where almost no one is talking about the climate. More hands are welcome to the cause- Mother Earth will never turn you away! By Rick Stow
Apr 21, 2025
Recycling rules are changing - What it means for Renfrew's business community
Provincial recycling regulations are changing, and Renfrew's businesses are in the crosshairs. The Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce explains that the new framework for municipal blue box programs ...
Apr 21, 2025
National trend for advance voting rings true at Renfrew polling stations
A record number of advance voters turned out across the country since early polls opened on Friday and Renfrew was no different with lineups and a steady stream of activity at the polling station at t...
Apr 21, 2025 Lewis MacDonald is a central poll supervisor at the Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke polling station at the myFM Centre. (Sherry Haaima photo)
Join the buzz: Ottawa Valley Container Market adds new vendor opportunities
One of the Ottawa Valley's best ways to grow small businesses is back and bigger in 2025. The popular Petawawa Container Market is set to return for a summer of showcasing vendors, artists, crafters, ...
Apr 21, 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 Monday, April 21 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the ...
Apr 21, 2025
Vatican announces death of Pope Francis aged 88
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, just one day after greeting thousands from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. The Vatican confirmed the Pope died on Easter Monday, April 21, at his home in C...
Apr 21, 2025 Photo by Ashwin Vaswani on Unsplash
