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The Renfrew 48
Here's what's going on in Renfrew over the next 48 hours. Stuff to do: TODAY: Join the Pontiac Chamber of Commerce for a festive spirit Cinq Sept, this Thursday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 at the or loo...
Nov 28, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: 'Let's fill the downtown': Head to Renfrew stores for Small Business Saturday Nov. 30
This Saturday, Nov. 30 is Small Business Saturday and Sylvie Neville of Pick It Fence is joining Renfrew's downtown business owners in encouraging as many people as possible to shop local. It's a spec...
Nov 27, 2024 Sylvie Neville is the owner of Pick It Fence on Raglan Street. (Sherry Haaima photo)
Renfrew County's VTAC expands to Eganville, offering bi-weekly clinics
The Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre is adding a new branch next week. Renfrew County's paramedics will be offering minor medical treatments at their clinical assessment centre insi...
Nov 27, 2024 Renfrew County Warden Peter Emon cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of the new Eganville Paramedic Base Station during a November 1. Also taking part (from left) were Deputy Chief Mathieu Grenier (hidden), Advanced Care Paramedic John Greene; Pat and Helen O’Grady, previous owners of the building; Slawek Tyloch, owner TS General Contracting who did the work on the building; Bonnechere Valley Mayor Jennifer Murphy; County Councillor Rob Weir; Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski; County Councillor Dan Lynch; Warden Emon; Jason Davis, Director of Development and Property; Pembroke Mayor Ron Gervais; County Councillors Neil Nicholson, James Brose; Commander Nick LeRiche; County Councillors Anne Giardini and Keith Watt; Chief Administrative Officer Craig Kelley; County Councillor Michael Donohue; Chief Michael Nolan, Director of Emergency Services; County Councillor Valerie Jahn; Deputy Chief Dave Libby and Primary Care Paramedic Tiffany Reiche. County of Renfrew photo
County wraps up Calabogie Road construction
The County of Renfrew has announced the completion of rehabilitation work on County Road 508/Calabogie Road in McNab-Braeside Township. Officials say the project, which focused on the area from Stacey...
Nov 27, 2024
RCDSB elects new Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024-2025 school year
At the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) meeting held on November 26, Leo Boland from Pembroke was elected as the new Chair of the Board, and Susan Humphries from Renfrew, Horton, and Great...
Nov 27, 2024
Give back on Giving Tuesday, United Way's $150K challenge!
This Giving Tuesday, United Way East Ontario is setting an ambitious goal to raise $150,000 to support critical community services across Ottawa, Prescott-Russell, Lanark County, and Renfrew County. T...
Nov 27, 2024
Marie Wilson to share insights on Truth and Reconciliation at Algonquin College
Marie Wilson, one of three commissioners who led Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, will be speaking at Algonquin College's Pembroke campus on Thursday, November 28. Wilson, the only woman ...
Nov 27, 2024
Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Here's our daily look at the cost of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. We've compiled the list of gas prices on Wednesday, Nov. 27 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On th...
Nov 27, 2024
Renfrew Council chooses patience in handling long-term debt from Renfrew Power Generation
Renfrew has chosen to not rock the boat when it comes to what they're owed by its local power supplier. Town council has agreed to not demand payment on a long-standing promissory note from Renfrew Po...
Nov 27, 2024 Renfrew Councillor Andrew Dick in 2024
The Renfrew 48
Here's what's going on in Renfrew over the next 48 hours. Stuff to do: TODAY:Lepine Lodge is hosting a free wellness workshop this Wednesday from 9:30 to noon at 495 Barnet Boulevard. Join them for a ...
Nov 27, 2024
