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Unsung Heroes - Art Jamieson
Art Jamieson says he's not much different than the hundreds and thousands of others in the Ottawa Valley he calls"the unsung people you don't hear of". Born in 1940 and almost 81-years-old, Art says h...
May 05, 2021
Unsung Heroes - Suzie Desjarlais - Community Living
Primary support staff working at Community Living continue to make a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disorders. Suzie Desjarlais is the Manager of Support and Services at Com...
May 05, 2021
Unsung Heros - Steve Wood
A local runner who has risen to every challenge, has managed to do amazing things for the Robbie Dean Family Counselling Centre. Steve Wood has participated many times in the Ottawa marathon, but due ...
May 05, 2021
Unsung Heros - Ian McGregor - McGregor's Produce
Lochwinnoch spells local and has done so for six generations of Mcgregor's since 1856. The farm operation grows and markets local strawberries, raspberries, sweet corn, yellow beans and tomatoes as we...
May 05, 2021
Unsung Hero - Sara Smeltzer - Smeltzer Ranch Dog Boarding
Sara Lou Smeltzer says not too much in the life of a boarding kennel operator has changed yet- but when pandemic pressures ease, watch out for escalating cases of anxiety disorder when you pooch perce...
May 05, 2021
Child sustains minor injuries and Pembroke driver charged with impaired driving
A single vehicle crash on Lake Dore Road has resulted in charges for a Pembroke driver. The OPP says on May 4th, 2021 around 6:30 am, an SUV left the roadway near a curve and entered the ditch, eventu...
May 05, 2021
Unsung Heros - Chantal Lavigne - Meals on Wheels
Chantal Lavigne is known to have a bubbly personality and support those who need it most. For the past number of years, Lavigne has been leading the charge with the local Meals on Wheels program. In f...
May 05, 2021
Almost 37,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in Renfrew County and District
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit has provided an update on COVID-19 vaccination rates. As of May 2nd, 2021, a total of 36,965 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered through on...
May 05, 2021
Two from Montreal face firearm, liquor, driving and citizenship charges after traffic stop on Highway 17
A pair from Montreal are facing a number of firearms charges after a traffic stop on Highway 17 in Laurentian Valley. OPP say the stopped the vehicle around 9pm Friday night, after being clocked 50km/...
May 05, 2021
Quebec preparing to end some emergency lockdown measures
Quebec is ending emergency COVID-19 lockdown measures in some parts of the province next week. Premier Francois Legault says the situation has improved in Quebec City and in two parts of the Outaouais...
May 04, 2021
