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An extra $18.41 for Renfrew County taxpayers as 2021 budget is passed with 2.5% increase
The County of Renfrew has passed the 2021 budget. The budget is guided by the long-term financial plan, which will ensure the County of Renfrew has the resources necessary to operate all of its progra...
Feb 03, 2021
Announcement on when Ontario economy will reopen expected next week
Premier Doug Ford says there could be an announcement next week on when the economy will start reopening after a province-wide lockdown was imposed on Boxing Day. Ford says the issue will be discussed...
Feb 03, 2021
OPP says rocks found on Highway 17 were slightly larger than a basketball
Police continue to investigate after large rocks were found on Highway 17. The OPP says last month (January 8th, 2021), three rocks slightly larger than a basketball were found on Highway 17 near Rox ...
Feb 03, 2021
Renfrew County should have enough vaccines for “phase one” by end of March
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is providing an update on the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine. The RCDHU says to date 396 local residents have received COVID-19 vaccines. Acting M...
Feb 03, 2021
Additional LTC precautions funding announced
Keeping a lid on COVID in our long-term care homes just got a little easier, thanks to another cash infusion from Queen's Park. On Wednesday John Yakabuski, MPP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke announce...
Feb 03, 2021
Decision following 2-week trial for Bill Kirby expected March 18th, 2021
A decision in the William or "Bill" Kirby attempted murder trial is expected next month. The two week trial at the Pembroke courthouse wrapped up in January, 2021. Charges stem from an incident in Sep...
Feb 03, 2021
Arnprior Budget decided
Town of Arnprior Municipal taxes will rise 1.5 percent in 2021, after a budget session Monday whittled the figure down from a recommended two percent increase. Mayor Walter Stack says he believes the ...
Feb 02, 2021
Phoenix Centre program supported by philanthropic gift
It's the recognition that counts. The Phoenix Centre for Children and Families has been commended for developing the Welcome to Parenting Program. The local initiative is an online prenatal and early ...
Feb 02, 2021
Killaloe OPP lay stolen property charges against 27-year-old from Belleville
The OPP has charged an out-of-town resident after responding to a call about a theft in Madawaska Valley. Officers started their investigation last week (Thursday, January 28th, 2021). Police say 27-y...
Feb 02, 2021
Legion and ladies auxiliary helping purchase four defibrillators in Renfrew County
The legion and ladies auxiliaries are helping purchase four defibrillators for the Public Access Defibrillator Program in Renfrew County. The news was shared with county council last week (January 27t...
Feb 02, 2021
