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Premier Doug Ford says his government is working on a paid sick-days program
Thursday Ontario Premier Doug Ford held a news conference from isolation where he's been for a few days due to a staffer testing positive for COVID. He addressed two main issues, the paid sick leave p...
Apr 22, 2021
House offer in Renfrew County put on hold for myFM Radio Bingo
A real estate agent in the Ottawa Valley had to wait for myFM Radio Bingo to wrap up before closing a deal on a home. Jennifer Turcotte with Remax says she had been waiting for an offer on her clients...
Apr 22, 2021
Over 26,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in Renfrew County and District
Acting Medical Officer of Health with the Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU), Dr. Robert Cushman, has received his first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. As of April 18th, 2021, ...
Apr 22, 2021
Childcare workers pushing to be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccines
Daycare workers in Ontario are calling on the province to prioritize them for COVID-19 vaccines sooner rather than later. The Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care and the Association of Early Child...
Apr 22, 2021
RCDHU expands vaccine pre-registration to include certain at-risk health conditions
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is expanding pre-registration eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations to include those with certain at-risk health conditions. Eligible people who can...
Apr 21, 2021 Dr. Ronald Lavigne receives vaccine from nurse Sue McLaughlin at a Renfrew Victoria Hospital clinic.
Special events dominate annual awards for the Ottawa Valley Tourist Association
The Ottawa Valley Tourist Association (OVTA) says special events are dominating the annual tourism awards. There are three Award categories: The Marilyn Alexander Tourism Champion Award, The Business ...
Apr 21, 2021
Edition 29 for Madawaska Valley Studio Tour
It's the 29th anniversary for a popular Ottawa Valley event, and the only difference is this year's Madawaska Valley Studio Tour is that visitors must adhere to COVID-19 safety protocols. The artists,...
Apr 21, 2021
County maintaining essential services while keeping its distance
Renfrew County is adhering to Ontario's Stay-at-Home Order. Warden Debbie Robinson assures us that all essential services continue to be offered, including regular road maintenance, Emergency Services...
Apr 21, 2021
Quebec lowers age to receive AstraZeneca
Effective today, Quebec residents between the ages 45 and 79 are now eligible to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine. The Government has lowered the age limit from the previous age of 55, and is effective...
Apr 21, 2021
RCDHU reports 3 COVID-19 cases
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is reporting three new COVID-19 infections today (April 21st, 2021) with another six people recovering after testing positive for the virus. This co...
Apr 21, 2021
