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Renfrew's Hazardous Waste Depot reopens to residents, neighbours for the summer months
If you've had a pile of dead AA batteries sitting around all winter, you can now get rid of them safely. Renfrew's Bruce Street landfill has reopened the Household Hazardous Waste Depot, which will be...
May 10, 2023
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Hike for Hospice raises $85,669
Another Hike for Hospice is in the books. Executive Director Marjorie Joly says the fundraiser was both an individual and a "Team" effort. Marjorie Joly thanks the public for its solid support of Hosp...
May 09, 2023
Eganville Mayor encouraged as progress is made on a major apartment building project
The Mayor of Bonnechere Valley says it's the biggest construction project she's seen in the township. Murphy credits the contractor on the project, PFT Construction, on what she describes as a "seamle...
May 09, 2023
After Week One, Move for Youth is already 2/3 of the way to its 30 million steps goal
United Way East Ontario, Centraide Outaouais and the National Bank are well on their way to achieving this year's Move for Youth campaign, an event in its third year running. Trisha Islam, Director, A...
May 08, 2023
Manitoba man hopes to join elite company with 2023 Cross-Canada Marathon
Sunday was Day 63 of Jackson Charron-Okerlund's Cross Canada Marathon, and the 25 year-old and navigator Rob Ingram ended the event in Arnprior. His mission, Coast-to-Coast for a Cure, is now wending ...
May 08, 2023
RCDHU says people with wells and septic systems should take care during flooding
Our local health unit says to keep this year's flooding in mind when it comes to your drinking water. Water levels on Lake Coulonge are already over major flooding thresholds, and Chats Lake, Lake Des...
May 08, 2023
Rise in vehicle break-ins has local police urging you to Lock it or Lose it
A rash of recent vehicle break-ins in the area has our local police using a familiar phrase: "Lock it or Lose it." Constable Brianna Roberge says Renfrew and Arnprior OPP have seen a number of cases w...
May 08, 2023
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Renfrew's McDonald's welcomes back McHappy Day after a year off
The McDonald's in Renfrew will be raising money for a good cause this week. After not being able to take part McHappy Day last year due to renovations at the restaurant, Operations Supervisor Francesc...
May 07, 2023
Why flood the ignition when Mother Nature will do it for you?
It's not every year that the Valley floods, and Upper Ottawa Valley Ontario Provincial Police worry that some motorists may have lost all common sense in the intervening four years since 2019. Police ...
May 05, 2023
Flood Warning extended until Tuesday
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry's Flood Warning for the region has been extended once again, but only for a few more days. Flows and levels on the Ottawa River continue to rise due to i...
May 05, 2023
