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Peter Emon, Rob Weir vying for Office of the Warden of Renfrew County
For the first time in five years, there will be an election for the Renfrew County warden position. Reeve Peter Emon of the Town of Renfrew and Mayor Rob Weir of the Township of Greater Madawaska have...
Nov 13, 2024 Reeve Peter Emon of the Town of Renfrew, right, and Mayor Rob Weir of the Township of Greater Madawaska have both been nominated for the 2025 Warden’s seat.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Jessica Fay Royal Lepage, Scott's Shoe Store continue Operation Snowsuit efforts
Let's make sure no child is cold this winter. That's the motto for an annual campaign being led by Jessica Fay of Royal Lepage Realty, in partnership with Scott's Shoe Store. For the fifth year in a r...
Nov 12, 2024 Jessica Fay of Royal Lepage Realty makes a donation run during last year’s Operation Snowsuit campaign.
Local Immigration Partnership Renfrew and Lanark Counties launches online survey
Are you an immigrant or a newcomer in the Eastern Ontario Region? The Local Immigration Partnership Lanark and Renfrew Counties wants to hear from you. Local Immigration Partnership invites these resi...
Nov 12, 2024 (Local Immigration Partnership Lanark & Renfrew)
Ontario boosts support for veterans and families transitioning to civilian careers
Ontario has introduced new initiatives to help Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, veterans, and their families transition smoothly into civilian jobs, particularly in skilled trades and tech sectors...
Nov 12, 2024 David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
Driver faces slew of charges after stolen vehicle crashes on Highway 17 in Laurentian Valley
A Pembroke resident is facing multiple charges, including impaired driving, after police responded to a collision on Highway 17 Nov. 7. Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontar...
Nov 12, 2024
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, Nov. 12 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the ...
Nov 12, 2024
Canada Post faces potential strike as CUPW rejects latest contract offer
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has issued a 72-hour strike notice to Canada Post, affecting both urban and rural bargaining units. If no agreement is reached, workers will be in a legal s...
Nov 12, 2024
What Renfrew County construction projects are ongoing in November?
The season is winding down but there are still a number of ongoing construction projects in Renfrew County. Among the ongoing projects are: County Road 37/ Murphy Road, Petawawa - The reconstruction o...
Nov 12, 2024 Among the completed construction projects in Renfrew County is County Road 512 (Foymount Road) at McCauley Mountain Road in Bonnechere Valley Township. (County of Renfrew photo)
The Renfrew 48
Here's what's going on in Renfrew over the next 48 hours. Stuff to do: TODAY: If you've always wanted to try Dungeons & Dragons, but you don't want to be the only newbie, The Renfrew Public Librar...
Nov 12, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Renfrew Legion's moving Remembrance Day ceremony draws strong community support
Renfrew's strong history of support for Remembrance Day continued on Monday. Renfrew Legion spokesperson Debbie McDermid says that it was encouraging to see residents pack around the Low Square Cenota...
Nov 11, 2024
