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Local Catholic School Teachers Could Take Job Action - OECTA Announces Strike Vote Results
The Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association (OECTA) is the latest group of teachers to agree to strike action if it becomes necessary. OECTA held a vote across the province on October 18th and ...
Oct 20, 2023
SMALL BUSINESS WEEK: Pura Vida Nutrition allowing owner to share passion for natural health with community
Renfrew's Pura Vida Nutrition is the community's local stop for high-quality supplements, body care products, and holistic remedies. It all plays into the wheelhouse of owner Kathleen Lofthouse, who j...
Oct 20, 2023
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Royal Canadian Mint commemorates legendary artist with help of local talent
The Royal Canadian Mint is commemorating a Canadian art legend and has turned to the Ottawa Valley for inspiration. Renfrew's Katheryn Spooner Bossy is one of four artists profiled by the Mint this mo...
Oct 19, 2023
RVH Charity Ball makes return November 4th to raise funds for important equipment
The Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation says to expect fine dining, fancy formal attire, and exceptional entertainment. The Renfrew Legion will be transformed into a ballroom on Saturday, November 4t...
Oct 19, 2023
Ontario's public elementary school teachers vote for strike action
Negotiations between Ontario's public elementary school teachers and the government are set to continue this month, after the teachers' union announced yesterday that its membership voted 95 per cent ...
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SMALL BUSINESS WEEK: Renfrew's Valley Vino brewing strong relationships with clients and the community
Naomi Rodriguez hit the ground running as the new owner of Valley Vino, picking up the intricacies of brewing wine on-premises to meet the needs of discerning customers across the Ottawa Valley. We ca...
Oct 19, 2023
Police in Mansfield make two arrests after guns, drugs, and more found during traffic stop
For two men recently arrested in Mansfield, the $300 fine for open beer cans in their car might be the least of their worries. Police pulled their car over in the parking lot of Mansfield Town Hall at...
Oct 19, 2023
Extra attractions added to Arnprior's Second annual Witch Walk
On Saturday October 28th you can get in the Halloween mood by participating in Arnprior's Witch Walk. Organizer Tina Carr says the first-ever Witch Walk last year drew 500 people, just by word-of-mout...
Oct 18, 2023
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Feeling thirsty? Renfrew's Low Square to host Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival this Saturday
Some of the best craft breweries from the Ottawa Valley will be in one place this weekend. Renfrew's Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival will take over Low Square outside Town Hall from 11:00 a.m. to 9...
Oct 18, 2023 A view of the 2022 Craft Beer and Food Truck festival in Renfrew's Low Square. Photo Credit: Town of Renfrew
Town of Renfrew approves shuffle of senior management positions
Town Council has approved a number of changes to Renfrew's organizational structure. Among the changes is a smaller senior management team of five directors as well as a merger of the Department of In...
Oct 18, 2023
