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College and university back-to-school checklist
The Government of Ontario is in the midst of releasing its return to campus protocols for the Province's colleges and universities. The Canadian Press reports that colleges and universities should pre...
Jul 19, 2021
Arnprior Packers plan for upcoming season
The Arnprior Packers are eager to build on where hockey had left them just before the pandemic pushed the postponement button. Club owner Matthew Couvrette says the club had taken out the Renfrew Juni...
Jul 19, 2021
Water levels on the Ottawa River at Chenaux Generating Station on the rise
Water levels on most parts of the Ottawa River are on the rise after historic lows were recorded this year (2021). On June 24th, the water levels on the Ottawa River in the Pembroke area hit record lo...
Jul 19, 2021 Chenaux Generating Station. Photo credit: OPG
Construction season: This week's traffic delays caused by roadwork
Road excavation, curb installations and road reinstatement all continue this week along Renfrew municipal roads. Because of that, Airth Boulevard will have lane reductions, as will Raglan Street South...
Jul 19, 2021
Renfrew Victoria Hospital addresses frustration over high wait times
Wait times during the past week in particular at Renfrew Victoria Hospital have been high. VP of patient services, Chris Ferguson says there were a number of contributing factors including cottagers a...
Jul 19, 2021
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Renfrew County Warden Debbie Robinson excited to be in Stage 3 of reopening plan
The Warden for the County of Renfrew is thanking residents for their hard work in the fight against COVID-19. Warden Debbie Robinson is excited to be in Stage 3 of the reopening plan. The Warden of Re...
Jul 19, 2021
Stage Three comes too late for Arnprior Fair
Despite Ontario entering Stage Three of the Provincial Reopening Plan, don't count on there being an Arnprior Fair this year. The decision to cancel the 2021 Fair was made in April, due to factors in ...
Jul 18, 2021
Why not visit the Park?
Day-trippers. here's an idea for you, with Step Three of Ontario's reopening upon us. The Algonquin Park Visitor Centre is open daily from 9AM to 5PM. The viewing deck, exhibits, Friends of Algonquin ...
Jul 16, 2021
Take appropriate pet precautions
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) urges pet owners to leave their pets at home as temperatures begin to rise. Officers have already started to receive calls from concerned citizens after pets were l...
Jul 16, 2021
Only one case of COVID-19 reported in last 7-days across Renfrew County and District
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit has only reported one COVID-19 case in the last 7-days. With 748 confirmed cases, 737 considered resolved and nine deaths, that leaves two active cases in t...
Jul 16, 2021
