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County Council approves 2026 budget, tax increase
If you're a homeowner, there is an increase coming to the county portion of your property tax bill. Renfrew County Council has approved the 2026 budget, including an increase of 6.68% to the tax levy....
Feb 02, 2026 County of Renfrew Council has approved the 2026 budget during the Budget Workshop on January 29. At the conclusion of the meeting Warden Jennifer Murphy thanked Corporate Services Vice-Chair Councillor David Mayville (left) and Chair Councillor Peter Emon for leading the discussions during the workshop. County of Renfrew photo
Renfrew road crews adjust operations amid ongoing salt shortage
Communities across the Ottawa Valley can expect to spend part of the winter under slippery conditions as a province-wide road salt shortage impacts local roads. Town staff in Renfrew say their supply ...
Feb 02, 2026
What's good in Renfrew? Local long track speed skater competing on the national level in Calgary
Clara McKendry is a local girl with a love for winter sports, particularly, long track speed skating. McKendry is found practicing and competing as much as she's in school; typically dedicating nearly...
Feb 01, 2026 At top speed McKendry clears 42 kp/h |Mik Horvath/MBC
UPDATE: HWY 17 now open following fatal crash
The Renfrew detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision on Highway 17 in the Township of McNab/Braeside. Police say officers were called shortly after 1 ...
Feb 01, 2026
UPDATE: Two dead in HWY 17 Crash
The Renfrew detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision on Highway 17 that claimed the lives of two drivers. Police say officers were called shortly afte...
Jan 31, 2026
BREAKING NEWS: Hwy 17 closed due to serious crash
Highway 17 is closed between Anderson Road and Goshen Road in McNab/Braeside due to a serious two-vehicle collision involving passenger vehicles. Emergency crews on scene. Please avoid the area and pl...
Jan 31, 2026
Bundle up for the 50th Bonnechere Cup
This upcoming weekend (Feb. 6, 7 and 8) the Bonnechere Cup returns to the Valley for its 50th installment. Race director, Scott Clark, said a specific committee was organized to make this year's cup a...
Jan 30, 2026 Snowmobiles blasting through the snow and ice | Photo Credit: Bonnechere Cup
Head-on snowmobile collision in Pontiac leaves one man dead, other with life-threatening injuries
According to the Sret du Qubec (Quebec Police) last night at around 11:30 p.m., two snowmobiles collided head-on in the Pontiac region. It happened on a trail in Mansfield, which is close to Fort-Coul...
Jan 30, 2026 02irina / Depositphotos.com
It's never too soon to seek
Are you a youth interested in joining the big boys and girls around the municipal council table after October's Election? If so, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is hosting free work...
Jan 30, 2026
Ontario SPCA outlines best cold-weather practices for pet owners
Extreme winter weather conditions are becoming more and more common throughout the Ottawa Valley, and the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre's Community Outreach Coordinator says that might be ...
Jan 29, 2026
