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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: 'No Matter What': Renfrew set for another spectacular Terry Fox Run Sunday
Cancer remains the number one cause of death in Canada and you can do something about that by supporting the 44th annual Terry Fox Run, coming up this Sunday, Sept. 15 in Renfrew. Dan Donohue, who org...
Sep 12, 2024 Dan Donohue is the co-organizer of Renfrew's Terry Fox Run. (Sherry Haaima photo)
Renfrew turns to expert headhunters for new CAO - $40K search underway
Renfrew's search for a new Chief Administrative Officer will have some expert assistance. On Tuesday, current CAO Rob Tremblay walked council through a recommendation to use the Waterhouse Executive S...
Sep 12, 2024
Special Olympics softball team takes on Renfrew Junior A Wolves
It was the perfect way to cap off a successful season for the Renfrew Millionaires Special Olympics softball team. The Special Olympians gathered at Ma-te-Way Park to meet members of the Renfrew Wolve...
Sep 12, 2024 It was a fun afternoon for the Renfrew Millionaires Special Olympics softball team and the Junior A Wolves when they met up for a fun, friendly game. (Sherry Haaima photo)
Renfrew County tackles opioid crisis with new drug strategy
Renfrew County and District (RCD) is grappling with the opioid crisis, mirroring a broader trend across North America. In 2023, the region saw 69 opioid-related emergency department visits and 41 susp...
Sep 12, 2024
Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Here's our daily look at the cost of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. Gas prices in Arnprior appear to be on par with most of the stations in Renfrew today. We've compiled the list of gas prices on Thur...
Sep 12, 2024
Join the fun! Volunteer for Renfrew's Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival
One of the Town of Renfrew's biggest events of the year needs your help. Town staff are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with the Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival, which takes over Low Sq...
Sep 12, 2024 The 2025 Renfrew Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival is expected to attract 1500-2000 patrons. Photo Credit: Town of Renfrew
'The 48': Don't miss events in Renfrew and area
Good morning! Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town in the next 48 hours. TODAY: The Renfrew Public Library's Web Developer Coding Boot Camp will take you from knowing nothing about...
Sep 12, 2024
Flu shots to become available in Ontario in October
Ontario has announced that flu shots will be available in a few weeks for the most vulnerable people, including long-term care home residents, and at the end of October for the general public. The Min...
Sep 12, 2024
Déjà vu: Driver busted twice in two weeks with stolen vehicle in McNab-Braeside
Local police are dealing with a sense of dj vu after a recent traffic stop in McNab-Braeside. The Renfrew OPP says an unlicensed driver has been charged with multiple offences after being pulled over ...
Sep 11, 2024 Renfrew OPP shared this picture with their report on social media regarding the stolen vehicle.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Boston Pizza in Renfrew expected to open in November
The former Flamingo restaurant building on O'Brien Road has sat empty for some time but that has changed with preparation for a new addition to Renfrew's restaurant community. Boston Pizza is coming t...
Sep 11, 2024 John Birch is the operations manager for Renfrew's Boston Pizza.
