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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
Navigating deer hunting season in Renfrew County: key rules and areas to avoid
Renfrew County's many forests are bustling with activity as deer hunting season is underway. Local hunters should note that while they are allowed on Renfrew County Forest tracts, the county asks that...
Nov 11, 2024
Renfrew Wolves dedicate game to veterans, fans treated to a solemn and celebratory evening
The Renfrew Wolves turned to a member of staff to bring a solemn tone to an exciting night. That's Assistant Coach Hamish Fraser playing Amazing Grace ahead of the Wolves' game against the Pembroke Lu...
Nov 11, 2024 Sgt. Major Streska, a current CAF member and Comrade President Greg Walbeck of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 148 perform the ceremonial puck drop on Saturday, November 9th.
Father of Truth and Reconciliation Murray Sinclair dead at 73
The Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair, father of Truth and Reconciliation, has died. A member of the Peguis First Nation, Sinclair became the first Indigenous judge in Manitoba, and in 2009, was appo...
Nov 11, 2024
Renfrew parishioners share remembrances of war on the homefront
Each year, Renfrew's Kurt Johnson has worked on Remembrance Day projects at local churches, including his own - Trinity-St. Andrew's (TSA) United Church. This year, Johnson, who recently received a co...
Nov 11, 2024 A newspaper clipping outlining Hilda Toner's heroic efforts during the Almonte Train Wreck. (The Ottawa Journal)
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, Nov. 11 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the R...
Nov 11, 2024 (Unsplash photo)
Luke Cyr Foundation, Robbie Dean continue support for Ottawa Valley's military members
As we remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice and honour those who serve our country, a veteran with local ties is reminding his peers there is help for those who are struggling. Luke Cyr has m...
Nov 11, 2024 Luke Cyr has made it his life’s mission to bolster the mental health resources that helped him through his darkest times.
The Renfrew 48
Here's what's going on in Renfrew over the next 48 hours. Stuff to do: TODAY: The Town of Renfrew and the Renfrew Legion welcome you to observe Remembrance Day at the Low Square Cenotaph starting at 1...
Nov 11, 2024
Renfrew's final leaf and yard waste collection: important details for residents
Anyone in Renfrew looking to clear out their yard before the winter should be ready to go for Tuesday, November 12th. This is the third and final week that the town is offering free curbside pickup fo...
Nov 11, 2024 jerryb7 / Depositphotos.com
Ottawa Valley college student wins $3,000 MROO scholarship
A Pakenham college student has earned a $3,000 scholarship from the Municipal Retirees Organization of Ontario (MROO). Kayla Hartwick is studying to become an Occupational Therapist Assistant and Phys...
Nov 11, 2024 Kayla Hartwick is studying to become an Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant at Loyalist College.
