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Renfrew HAS its CT Scanner, Here's a Plan to Raise Money for One in Arnprior
He's been collecting Coca Cola memorabilia for over 50 years, and now retired Presbyterian Minister Leo Hughes is parting with his collection- but for a good cause. You'll often find the Reverend thes...
Dec 07, 2023
UOV OPP Festive RIDE Campaign takes another three drivers off the roads
Week three is in the books for the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP's Ride Campaign, with 19 checks and three arrests made. A 49-year-old from Laurentian Valley was caught and charged with driving drunk in Pem...
Dec 07, 2023
Unbelievable transformation: Nine local visionaries triumph over challenging business bootcamp
It took diligence, commitment, and passion, but nine local entrepreneurs got the job done and are now ready to make a positive impact on the local economy. Enterprise Renfrew County has finished the a...
Dec 07, 2023
Ontario Health Coalition unveils alarming realities of the province's healthcare system
The Ontario Health Coalition released a report this past Tuesday, December 5th, which they say paints a stark picture of the province's healthcare system. The report tracked the closures of hospital s...
Dec 07, 2023
Renfrew's candlelit vigil initiates powerful dialogue on combating violence against women
A small group of residents braved the cold to gather outside Renfrew Town Hall on Wednesday night to reflect on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Mayor Tom Sidney a...
Dec 07, 2023
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: St. Joseph's Jaguars roar into action with epic inaugural tune-up series
The St. Joe's Jaguars are putting together something never seen before inside their gymnasium this weekend. Coach Gerry Benoit says St. Joseph's Catholic High School is inviting the community in for a...
Dec 06, 2023
Renfrew County drops the hammer with prestigious Warden's Community Service Awards
Renfrew County Warden Peter Emon is congratulating three community pillars for their contributions and dedication. Among the winners this year's Warden's Caucus Awards is Wanda Hilts of Laurentian Val...
Dec 06, 2023 Wanda Hilts of Laurentian Valley received the 2023 Warden’s Community Service Award in the Individual Category. Taking part in the award presentation during the November 29 session of County Council (from left) were Laurentian Valley 50+ Fit and Feisty executive members Kathy Frederick, Simone Burger, Cindy Schultz, Wanda Hilts and Bev Veaudry, Renfrew County Warden Peter Emon, Fit and Feisty executive members Bruce Mitton, Colleen Schutt, Randy Kitchen and Councillor Keith Watt of Laurentian Valley Township. County of Renfrew photo
Horton Township woofs up for 2024: Time to fetch new dog tags!
Make it a new year's resolution to not run afoul of animal control by-laws in Horton Township. Horton residents can now pick up their dog tags for 2024, either online or at the Township office. Each t...
Dec 06, 2023
Plan to build thousands of homes in Eastern Ontario heads to Queen's Park
Renfrew County's Warden has continued his push for a regional housing plan, this time at Queen's Park. Peter Emon led the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus to meet with provincial officials in late Nove...
Dec 06, 2023 EOWC Vice-Chair, Bonnie Clark; Associate Minister of Housing, the Honourable Rob Flack; EOWC Chair, Peter Emon
Ontario pumping up important projects in local forestry industry
A pair of local forestry companies are being support by the Provincal government under the new Forest Biomass Program. Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry was in Eganville recent...
Dec 06, 2023 (Photo Credit: Melissa Case)
