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Health Canada approves AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
Health Canada has approved the COVID-19 vaccine from AstraZeneca, making it the third to be given the green light for national use. Canada has pre-ordered 20-million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine, ...
Feb 26, 2021
Mischief endangering life charges laid in connection to debris found on Highway 17
The OPP has arrested and laid several charges following an investigation into debris found on Highway 17. Police have arrested 21-year-old Joshua Patrick Boyce of Bonnechere Valley. The accused is cha...
Feb 25, 2021
Del O'Brien inducted to Ontario Agriculture Hall of Fame
The County of Renfrew has recognized Del O'Brien for being inducted into the Ontario Agriculture Hall of Fame. O'Brien has been a part of the legal, business and agricultural community. In 1966 he sta...
Feb 25, 2021 Del O’Brien standing in front of his airplane with Jamie Bramburger on a fall day. Photo credit: Algonquin College Pembroke
RCDHU reports another 3 COVID-19 infections bringing case count to 17
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is reporting three new COVID-19 cases today. This marks six new infections in the past two days with no additional cases listed as resolved. This we...
Feb 25, 2021
Steve & Denni's in Arnprior conditionally sold
It didn't take long for a local restaurant to sell. Steve & Denni's in Arnprior has conditionally sold. The restaurant remains open with the same menu and hours. All information with what the new ...
Feb 25, 2021
Renfrew Bluegrass Festival cancelled for 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has shut down the 2021 Bluegrass Festival in Renfrew. The town made the announcement Thursday morning on twitter. The Renfrew Bluegrass Festival will return July 7th to the 10th ...
Feb 25, 2021
New culvert will help small wildlife cross Highway 17 near Renfrew
A culvert that was recently replaced on Highway 17 near Renfrew will allow small wildlife to safely cross the road. Representatives from the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) provided an update on loca...
Feb 25, 2021 Old Locha Creek steel culvert on Highway 17
UOV OPP respond to numerous collisions during Wednesday snow storm
Upper Ottawa Valley OPP had their handsful yesterday when the severe weather hit. The detachment say they responded to eight collisions during the heavy snow Wednesday afternoon. Luckily, no serious i...
Feb 25, 2021
Increased demand for COVID-19 testing in Renfrew County
Due to an increased demand for COVID-19 testing, the Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre (RCVTAC) has added another swabbing clinic in the Renfrew area today (February 25th, 2021). The...
Feb 25, 2021
Area highways in good shape for morning commute after snowfall
Snow plow drivers have been hard at work during the overnight hours and therefore our major highways are cleared for your morning commute. According to Ontario 511, Highways 17 and 60 are in good shap...
Feb 25, 2021
