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Thousands without power after massive wind storm rips through Ottawa Valley
Hydro One crews are responding to significant power outages caused by extreme winds with gusts of over 100 kilometres per hour were reported. The storm swept through most of the province Saturday afte...
Dec 12, 2021
OCIF Funding to the rescue!
The Ontario Government is providing $12,049,698 to help build and repair local infrastructure in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke. This investment is part of the government's plan to build Ontario by gettin...
Dec 10, 2021
OCIF funding helps deflect proposed McNab-Braeside Budget increase
McNab-Braeside is finding the budget process for the Township for 2022 will not be pretty. Mayor Tom Peckett foresees a perfect storm of cost increases may push the local share to double digits. A Pro...
Dec 10, 2021
Budget consultation session held recently in Arnprior
Arnprior's 2022 Budget process is underway. On Wednesday (December 8th) the virtual session was what is described as a "budget consultation" where stakeholder groups under the municipal umbrella make ...
Dec 10, 2021
Freezing rain and rainfall warnings issued for Renfrew and Arnprior
Heavy rain is expected Saturday (December 11th, 2021) with freezing rain in the morning. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Ice build-up may cause...
Dec 10, 2021
RCDHU reporting 58 new COVID-19 cases in the last 7-days
COVID-19 cases in Renfrew County and District are on the rise. The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is reporting 58 cases in the last 7-days. Over the previous 7-days, 21 new cases were...
Dec 10, 2021
Special weather statement issued for the Ottawa Valley
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement across the Ottawa Valley. The main hazards include heavy rain (20-40-mm), strong wind gusts (up to 70 km/hour) and a risk of a brief period of...
Dec 10, 2021
Christmas Angel Program demand grows by 42 per cent
The Upper Ottawa Valley OPP are thanking everyone who participated in this year's 25th annual Christmas Angel Program. Each "angel" represents a less fortunate child in our community and residents are...
Dec 10, 2021 Courtesy of Pexels
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: RCCDSB board of trustees reinstates chair and vice chair for another term
Bob Schreader and David Howard will serve another term as chair and vice chair of the Renfrew County Catholic District School Board board of trustees, respectively. The two were reinstated in the role...
Dec 10, 2021
Whitewater Region replacing Reeve with Deputy Mayor and will send Mayor to County Council meetings
Changes are coming to council in Whitewater Region. Following the 2022 municipal election, the Reeve position will be replaced with a Deputy Mayor. The Deputy Mayor will be voted in through an electio...
Dec 10, 2021
