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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Algonquin College and Bonnechere manor partnership aims to attract PSWs
A partnership between Algonquin College and Bonnechere Manor is trying to quell the PSW shortage in Renfrew County. Algonquin College spokesperson, Jamie Bramburger says several factors are contributi...
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Whitewater Seniors Hub celebrates grand opening
The Whitewater Seniors Hub has celebrated its grand opening. The ribbon cutting ceremony took place on October 29th, 2021. Over the past two years the Whitewater Seniors Task Force has been working to...
Nov 05, 2021 Photo - Left-Right: Dennis Harrington (Executive Director Renfrew & Area Seniors Home Support), Mayor Michael Moore (Township of Whitewater Region), Carmen Goold (Regional Development Advisor Province of Ontario), Member of Provincial Parliament John Yakabuski, Amanda Labbé (Seniors Liaison Coordinator Township of Whitewater Region), Michael Conroy (Johnson, Fraser & Conroy Law Firm), Alice Grenon (Manager, Community Support Services Carefor Health & Community Services (Renfrew County))
Four Rivers Team modifies moniker
After tentatively operating under the name Four Rivers Ontario Health Team since it was announced on September 17th, the union of over sixty health system partners has officially changed its name to "...
Nov 05, 2021
Take Action on Radon
If you've heard cases of non-smokers getting lung cancer, it could be due to exposure to Radon Gas. November is Radon Action Month and the Health Unit encourages homeowners to test their homes for rad...
Nov 05, 2021
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Vipers Wrestling Club board member pleads for young volunteers to save Sport Renfrew
Vipers Wrestling Club community rep, Norm Bujold is pleading for young volunteers to save Sport Renfrew. Sport Renfrew has been sponsoring Renfrew County sports clubs for nearly 50 years, however with...
Nov 05, 2021
Irish quilt raises $4,300 for RVH during Douglas Tavern's final fundraising auction
Douglas Tavern's final fundraising auction heavily involved a quilt that helped Renfrew Victoria Hospital receive thousands in donations. Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation executive director, Patti...
Nov 05, 2021
Water and sewer rates in Whitewater Region likely going up $86 a year in 2022
Whitewater Region is starting budget planning for 2022. At Wednesday nights council meeting (November 3rd, 2021), a draft budget was presented by staff. The proposed rate increase for the 1,078 users ...
Nov 05, 2021
Lepine Apartments in Renfrew to welcome first tenants in February
The Lepine Apartments on Barnet Boulevard in Renfrew are coming together and the first residents are set to move in about 4-months. Leasing Specialist Cindy Massicotte says first phase will open in Fe...
Nov 05, 2021
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Renfrew will have to wait for its next fire chief
With the looming departure of Renfrew's fire chief, the municipality is still months away from naming his replacement. Last month fire chief, Kevin Welsh announced he's leaving for a fir...
Nov 04, 2021
Renfrew fire chief's going away party set for Nov. 11
Renfrew's fire chief is inviting residents to his going away party. Kevin Welsh has taken up a fire chief post with the City of St. Thomas, where he'll begin duties November 15th. In a q...
Nov 04, 2021
