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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: The Ottawa Valley Community Foundation announces new funding
The 2023 Ontario Winter games hosted by Renfrew County was a huge success in ways that go beyond the games that included over 2,300 participants. Well over 1,400 volunteers contributed thousands of ho...
Feb 18, 2025 Renfrew County Warden Peter Emon (left), Chair of the Renfrew County 2023 Ontario Winter Games, and Matt Bradley, Chair of the Board for the Ottawa Valley Community Foundation, shake hands to solidify the partnership to have the Foundation oversee and distribute the $375,000 Games Legacy Fund. County of Renfrew photo
'Legacy will live on': Tributes pouring in for beloved Ottawa Valley coach, school board trustee Dave Dobson
By all accounts, he was a true leader - on and off the court. Tributes are pouring in and many memories shared as the community learns of the death of Dave Dobson, a devoted educator, coach, public sc...
Feb 18, 2025 (Renfrew County District School Board photo)
Renfrew County snowmobile enthusiasts gear up for March rally in Cobden
Snowmobile clubs across Renfrew County are finally getting some time to dedicate towards proper get-togethers thanks to some late winter snowfall. It's better late than never, according to the Whitewa...
Feb 18, 2025
Authorities probe mysterious deaths in Whitewater Region, no threat to public safety
Local police say an investigation is underway following the discovery of two bodies in Whitewater Region. Officers with the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP were called to a property within the township just a...
Feb 18, 2025
Community mourns loss of accomplished Renfrew educator, volunteer Michael Laverty
Michael Laverty is being remembered as an accomplished Renfrew educator and volunteer. Laverty, who passed away Feb. 10, was the longest serving principal at St. Joseph's High School (1982-1997), spen...
Feb 18, 2025 Michael Laverty, Nov. 10, 1941 - Feb. 10, 2025 (Goulet Funeral Home photo)
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 Tuesday, Feb. 18 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the ...
Feb 18, 2025
The Renfrew 48
TODAY: Hospice Renfrew hosts a monthly gathering for bereaved mothers coping with the unique grief of the loss of a child at their Albert Street office this Tuesday from 1:30 to 2:00 pm. You are not a...
Feb 18, 2025
Meet Ontario Party Candidate Kevin Holm
There are six names on this year's Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke ballot for the February 27th Provincial Election, and one of those even three weeks ago had no idea that one of those might be his. Petawa...
Feb 17, 2025
Coverage update for February 17
Our team at My Broadcasting Corporation hopes you have an amazing Family Day. Please note that our News Department is off on Monday, Feb. 17. Coverage will, however, be provided in the event of breaki...
Feb 17, 2025
What's open and closed for Family Day in Renfrew?
With many families making the most of Family Day Weekend, some local businesses and services will be taking the day off this Monday. Most grocery stores and other shopping options will close for Famil...
Feb 17, 2025
