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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: LV Alice in Winterland set for Saturday, February 19th
The Laurentian Valley (LV) Alice in Winterland Carnival returns this weekend. Volunteer Elizabeth Graham says they're excited to welcome people back as organizers had to cancel the event the past coup...
Feb 17, 2022
COVID-19 vaccination update in Renfrew County and District
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) says 91.5% of local residents over the age of 12 have received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and 89% have two or more doses. The highest uptake for...
Feb 17, 2022
Gallant critical of the use of Emergency Act
Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke Member of Parliament Cheryl Gallant believes the invoking of Canada's Emergency Act indicates Justin Trudeau is misreading the situation in the Nation's Capital. The MP says...
Feb 16, 2022
Police in Ottawa tell demonstrators downtown to leave or be arrested
Police in Ottawa are telling demonstrators to leave now. Officers are handing out notices to protesters in downtown Ottawa telling them to leave the area now and warning that anyone who doesn't, could...
Feb 16, 2022
Inflation hits 30-year high across Canada
Rising prices for housing, gasoline and groceries have pushed the annual pace of inflation above five per cent for the first time in more than 30 years.Statistics Canada reports inflation rose from 4....
Feb 16, 2022
Wolves fall 6-2 to Hawks
The Hawkesbury Hawks scored early and often, taking down the Renfrew Wolves 6-2 last night at the Robert Hartley Sports Complex. Trent Scullion netted his 5th of the season in the first period and Cha...
Feb 16, 2022
Rich Textile history explored in Arnprior Family Day Exhibition
No spoiler alerts- but members of the public are invited to a special Family Day preview of an online exhibit entitled, "Unravelling the Yarn: The Textile Industry in Arnprior" Monday (February 21st)....
Feb 16, 2022
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Update on $16-million Ma-te-Way expansion in Renfrew
The Town of Renfrew has received an update on work taking place at Ma-te-Way in Renfrew. Council was updated on the project as part of their virtual meeting on February 8th, 2022. Recreation Director ...
Feb 16, 2022
Participants brave the cold weather for 3rd annual Ice Fishing Derby in Laurentian Valley
The Township of Laurentian Valley hosted its 3rd annual "LV Ice Fishing Derby" on February 12, 2022 from 10 am to 2 pm on Lemke Lake. Despite the frigid temperature, 65 attendees of all ages came out ...
Feb 16, 2022 Fish Measuring Station
Will another go-round address all concerns with proposed Arnprior development
A revised report into what a Thomas Street South residential development might look like came back to Arnprior Council Monday. CAO Robin Paquette outlined some of the changes to the concept that arose...
Feb 15, 2022
