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Local Immigration Partnership organizes commemoration of Uganda tragedy
The 50th anniversary of one of the world's tragic ethnic cleansing events is upon us, and many are too young to remember, including Jodi Bucholtz, manager of the Local Immigration Partnership. liplana...
Nov 06, 2022
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Renfrew Food Bank gets surprise donation from Fortington Street residents
The Renfrew and District Food Bank recently got an unexpected boost in stock from a local resident. Anita Hart tells myFM that a plan to canvas her street for donations to the Food Bank was inspired b...
Nov 06, 2022 Photo Credit: Anita Hart
Renfrew Legion set to hold Remembrance Day service and dinner on Friday
Remembrance Day Friday is an important time for our local Legion, as they honour those who fell in the line of duty. Renfrew Legion Secretary and Treasurer Jessica Thompson gives us a run down on what...
Nov 05, 2022
Special weather statement issued in Renfrew County with wind gusts up to 90 km/hour possible
Environment Canada is calling for above seasonal temperatures, but strong wind gusts this weekend. A special weather statement has been issued covering Renfrew County and the City of Pembroke. The spe...
Nov 04, 2022
RCCDSB to close some schools in Renfrew and Arnprior if strike continues
The Renfrew County Catholic District School Board (RCCDSB) is getting ready to close some schools. With no agreement reached between the province and Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), plans a...
Nov 04, 2022
Education workers in Renfrew take to the streets as part CUPE strike
Education workers in Renfrew took to Low Square on Friday as they began their picket line as part of a province-wide strike. This comes as Ontario's Progressive Conservative government tabled a bill o...
Nov 04, 2022 An early morning crowd of CUPE members and supporters along Downtown Renfrew on Friday, November 4th.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Paige's Amber Army holding fundraiser for Paige Atherton
There's a fundraiser event for Paige Atherton of Beachburg. Kirk Stewart says his niece Paige was diagnosed with appendix cancer, went through several rounds of chemotherapy and has to go to the Unite...
Nov 03, 2022
No deal reached and education workers to strike Friday
No deal has been reached and tens of thousands of education workers will strike on Friday. Education Minister Stephen Lecce says the government is proceeding with legislation, expected to pass today, ...
Nov 03, 2022
EQAO results shared for school boards in Renfrew County
The 2021-2022 EQAO results have been released for schools across Ontario. More than 600,000 students across the province completed EQAO assessments at the elementary and secondary levels during the 20...
Nov 03, 2022
Renfrew County businesses and representatives at Queen's Parks in Toronto
It's Renfrew County Day at Queen's Park. Melissa Marquardt, the Manager of Economic Development, Tourism and Small Business, says it's a great opportunity to share what Renfrew County is all about. Re...
Nov 03, 2022
