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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: gofundme seeks to raise funds for Renfrew school playground
A gofundme has already surpassed hundreds in donations to bring a playground to Central Public School in Renfrew. The school put out a notice announcing its only playground wasn't deemed safe and woul...
Aug 31, 2021
Deep River Lawyer to represent NDP in upcoming federal election
Transportation, support for families and affordable housing are some key focal points for Renfrew-Nippissing-Pembroke NDP candidate Jodie Primeau. She says the pandemic highlighted a lot of challenges...
Aug 31, 2021
RCDHU residents will get automated call encouraging 2nd COVID-19 vaccine dose
If you're still waiting for a second dose appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine, you could get an automated call encouraging you to get the shot. The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) says ...
Aug 30, 2021
RCDHU reporting first COVID-19 case in over a week
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is reporting one new COVID-19 case today (August 30th). This is the first new case reported by the RCDHU in over a week. Across Ontario there are 69...
Aug 30, 2021
Motorcycle crash claims life of Stratford woman
A motorcycle crash on Thursday night has claimed the life of a Stratford woman. Killaloe OPP were called out just before 6pm that night on Schutt Road, near Brodofske Road, in the Township of Brudenel...
Aug 30, 2021
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Garland Wong talks about racism and making Renfrew County more welcoming
Pembroke resident Garland Wong is looking to create a more welcoming community and is sharing his experiences with racism and discrimination. Wong was born in Pembroke in 1960 and shared his story wit...
Aug 30, 2021 Garland Wong addresses the County of Renfrew at their August 25th, 2021 council meeting. Photo: Youtube.com/countyofrenfrew
Over 142,000 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine administered in Renfrew County and District
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) says 82.9% of local residents born in 2009 or earlier have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The RCDHU says as of 8:00am on Monday (A...
Aug 30, 2021
Learning life's lessons
It's tempting to editorialize when two persons can be stopped on the same road on back-to-back days for similar offences, but like an old Black and White TV cop show used to say, "The facts, m'am, jus...
Aug 27, 2021
Arnprior Packers owner optimistic for coming season
Toward the end of the COVID-19 shortened CCJHL Tier-Two season, the Arnprior Packers were impressing with their playoff legs. The club had eliminated their former rival Renfrew Junior Timberwolves, an...
Aug 27, 2021
3.8 magnitude earthquake reported 94 km outside of Pembroke
Earthquakes Canada is reporting a 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Maniwaki Region in Quebec just before noon today. The earthquake was reported about 40 kilometers outside of Maniwaki and 94 kilomete...
Aug 27, 2021
