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Gourley's Outdoors bags big bucks for local charities at deer hunting contest
This year's Gourley's Outdoors Deer Hunting Contest has put together some big results for local charities. The contest wrapped up over the weekend, with 1497 contestants bagging 160 deer in total. Som...
Nov 22, 2023
Expect delays: Explosion near Niagara crossing tightens border security
A vehicle exploded at a US checkpoint in Niagara Falls on the American side, leaving four of the busiest Canada-US border crossings closed. Reports say the two occupants in the vehicle that originated...
Nov 22, 2023 Credit: Canada Border Services Agency (Facebook)
WEATHER ALERT: Bus cancellations for Wednesday
Roads are still a little greasy from the short blast of winter last night across the Ottawa Valley. As a result, the Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium has shut down school bus service in ...
Nov 22, 2023
In a giving mood? Valley Animal Rescue reaching out for help this holiday season
Setting aside a few dollars for charity will help a waitlist of homeless and stray animals get the care they need. Valley Animal Rescue took to social media recently to announce that they don't have e...
Nov 22, 2023
Controversy on Arnprior's Carrs Street Leaves Snow-Removal Business Out in the Cold
Town of Arnprior Council has decided not to approve a proposal to create, on a temporary basis, a "contractors yard" on a site at 50 Carrs Street near the Madawaska River in the community. The applica...
Nov 21, 2023
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Map out your family tree for free with help from the Renfrew Public Library
Did you know that discovering more about your family tree is as simple as a stop at the local library? The Renfrew Public Library is touting a free service through Ancestry.com, which Collections Coor...
Nov 21, 2023
Province avoids strike from public elementary teachers with new deal
Parents with kids in the Renfrew County District School Board system can breathe a little easier. The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario has reached a tentative agreement with the provincial g...
Nov 21, 2023
Renfrew County picking a familiar face to lead Council next year
The County of Renfrew will stay the course with its pick to lead the group in 2024. Peter Emon is the lone nomination for Warden expected to be presented to County Councillors at their December 12th m...
Nov 21, 2023 Renfrew County Warden Peter Emon
Water main break forces closure of Ready Avenue until Tuesday evening
Town staff in Renfrew are warning residents mind construction happening along Ready Avenue throughout the day. The road will be closed between Stewart Street and Baldwin Street until around 6:00 p.m. ...
Nov 21, 2023
Environment Canada says to prepare for slippery conditions on local roads tonight
Environment Canada is warning Ottawa Valley residents to brace for snow and rain that could affect travel along local roads. The agency says that 4 to 8 centimetres of snow are on the way starting Tue...
Nov 21, 2023
