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Renfrew hopes to have newly renovated Ma-te-Way facility open for New Year's Eve 2022
The Town of Renfrew hopes to see the newly renovated Ma-te-Way facility open on New Year's Eve (2022). Recreation Director Kevin Hill provided a verbal update to council Tuesday night (January 25th, 2...
Jan 25, 2022 Ground floor plans for Ma-te-Way expansion in Renfrew.
Premier Doug Ford confident Ontario will strike a $10 a day child care deal soon
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he's confident the province will strike a $10 a day child care deal soon with the federal government that will be beneficial for everyone. Yesterday's deal announced wit...
Jan 25, 2022
Two more COVID-19 deaths reported in Renfrew County and District
Another two residents in Renfrew County and District have died from COVID-19. The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) reported the new deaths Monday afternoon (January 24th, 2022) along wi...
Jan 25, 2022
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Arnprior joins growing list of municipalities tackling climate change
The power of one. New resident JJ Davis won Arnprior Council's heart by pointing out an obvious oversight when, after her presentation at the municipal meeting Monday, elected representatives gave sta...
Jan 25, 2022
Students protest virtual learning at Algonquin College in Pembroke
A protest took place this afternoon (January 24th, 2022) outside of Algonquin College in Pembroke. Those in attendance were calling for a return to in-person learning, to receive financial compensatio...
Jan 24, 2022
12 residents and 10 staff at Bonnechere Manor in Renfrew test positive for COVID-19
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Bonnechere Manor in Renfrew. The outbreak was confirmed on Saturday (January 22nd, 2022) and is one of many active outbreaks across Renfrew County and District...
Jan 24, 2022
Real Estate trends end year as they began
December saw very little change in the number of homes on the local market, year over year. 108 units changed hands- down only one from a year ago. The big change, looking year over year, saw the aver...
Jan 24, 2022
Grandparents scam circulating again
The Grandparents' scam is back on, and it appears so authentic it will almost have you believing it. Police advise it's circulating again- and here's how it works. Someone claiming to be a family memb...
Jan 24, 2022
$57,007 raised as part of 2021 Festival of Trees event for CPAN in Renfrew County
The 2021 Festival of Tees event raised $57,007 for the Renfrew County Child Poverty Action Network (CPAN). CPAN Executive Director Lyn Smith says all funds raised go to support local children in need....
Jan 24, 2022 Photo of the 2021 Festival of Trees organizing committee from left to right: Janice Yaraskovitch, Eileen Malette, Maureen Thompson, Noella Stevens, Diana Oberback, Lyn Smith
"Convoy for Freedom" to stop in Pembroke and Arnprior on Friday
Hundreds of vehicles will be passing through the Ottawa Valley this week. It's part of the "Convoy for Freedom" hosted by Canada Unity. The group says they represent and defend all Canadians lawful fr...
Jan 24, 2022
