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Bank robbery in Arnprior
OPP are in the process of searching for a suspect after the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) bank on Elgin Street in Arnprior was held up in an apparent armed robbery. The incident took place...
Dec 23, 2021
RCDHU reports 31 new COVID-19 infections as Ontario breaks single day record for cases
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit is reporting 31 new cases of COVID-19 today (December 23rd, 2021). That number is more than all the cases the health unit reported last week (with 21 infect...
Dec 23, 2021
Minister of Transportation clears way for Santa to come to Canada
The Minister of Transportation has cleared the way for Santa to travel in Canadian airspace. On a virtual call this week, Santa notified Minister Omar Alghabra that he completed his pre-flight checkli...
Dec 23, 2021
Pfizer vaccine to be reserved for individuals under 30 in Renfrew County and District
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) says the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine supply is limited in the region. The health unit says they plan to work with the province to get more supply as it ...
Dec 23, 2021
Ontario reporting a record 5,790 new COVID-19 infections
Ontario is reporting 5,790 new cases of COVID-19 today, blowing past the previous single-day high of 4,812 set back in April.Health Minister Christine Elliott says 440 people are in hospital with COVI...
Dec 23, 2021
Financial help for local businesses impacted by recent COVID-19 measures
Ontario businesses affected by recent public health measures can apply for provincial rebates on property taxes and energy costs. The new benefit will cover up to half of the property taxes and energy...
Dec 23, 2021
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Contractors pouring concrete for Ma-te-Way expansion project
Contractors have started pouring concrete for the Ma-te-Way expansion project in Renfrew. Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities for the Town of Renfrew Kevin Hill says the goal is to get ready ...
Dec 23, 2021
Naming process underway for waterfall in Bonnechere Valley
The Ontario Geographic Names Board has received a request to name a waterfall in Bonnechere Valley the Menard Falls. Council received a request to have the third waterfall at the Fourth Chute Falls na...
Dec 22, 2021
More availability coming for COVID-19 shots as new vaccine site opening in Pembroke
Due to increased demand for COVID-19 vaccines, the Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is opening a vaccination site at a former call centre in Pembroke. The vaccination site for those ove...
Dec 22, 2021
Seniors Home Support will get you to your vaccination appointment
Vaccination booster clinics for those requiring a third dose to increase their chances of warding off the omicron variant are coming to Renfrew County in the new year. Seniors Home Support will get yo...
Dec 22, 2021
