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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Unique camp ready to boost Ottawa Valley's Indigenous basketball
A team of coaches with impressive resumes wants to build strong character and good habits in the Ottawa Valley's young Indigenous athletes. Former men's national basketball team player Richard Stewart...
Jun 20, 2024
'Experience, learn and celebrate': Community invited to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day in Pembroke
The community is invited to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day this Friday, June 21 at an event being held at the Pembroke Marina Ampitheatre. The lighting of a sacred fire and opening ceremony will...
Jun 20, 2024
Call resulted in since-lifted hold and secure at Arnprior school: OPP
Police are reporting that an earlier call in Arnprior resulted in a hold and secure at Walter Zadow Public School. "The hold and secure has since been lifted and there is no threat to public safety," ...
Jun 20, 2024
Hot and humid conditions not enough to stop the Renfrew OPP's Swing for a Cause
The Ottawa Valley's extreme heat will not dampen what's happening at the Renfrew Golf Club this Friday. The Renfrew and Arnprior OPP will step into the teebox for the 2nd annual 911 Swing for a Cause ...
Jun 20, 2024 The Renfrew OPP presenting the Renfrew Food Bank with $6,100 raised during the 2023 911 Swing for The Cause Golf Tournament
"It's like an OMG feeling": Renfrew resident cashes in on big ENCORE win
Saying "yes" to ENCORE paid off for Brenda Barr of Renfrew. Brenda, a retiree, matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in exact order during the June 4th LOTTO MAX draw to win $100,000. The winni...
Jun 20, 2024
How much water should I drink during a heatwave?
You have no doubt heard about the importance of hydration as the heatwave continues. With at least another day, maybe two, of very hot weather ahead, we wanted to know how much we should be drinking. ...
Jun 20, 2024
What is bridge housing and how are Renfrew County and Carefor planning to make use of it?
The County of Renfrew, in partnership with Carefor, is launching a new initiative that should help some of the most vulnerable in our community. 'Bridge housing' is ashort-term, continuous stay accomm...
Jun 20, 2024 (County of Renfrew photo)
Eganville man arrested in connection to break and enter case
A 29-year-old from Eganville is facing charges in connection to a break and enter case almost a year ago. On August the 8th of 2023, Killaloe OPP responded to the call at a home on 60 Highway in the T...
Jun 20, 2024
Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
If you're heading to the pumps today, read this first. Prices at some stations in Arnprior and Renfrew have dropped by as much as a couple cents since yesterday, however, Pembroke's listed prices rema...
Jun 20, 2024
'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. This Thursday marks an exciting day in the Town of Renfrew - an outdoor market is returning to the area. Th...
Jun 20, 2024
