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Friday raid in Pembroke nabs violent pair
Units from four separate OPP divisions combined to execute a warrant at a residence on Victoria Street in Pembroke Friday. Officers initiall...
9h ago

Renfrew County bat tests positive for rabies
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) has confirmed that a bat collected in Pembroke has tested positive for rabies. Local hum...
9h ago

SIU says April stun-gun takedown in Renfrew was justified
You may recall a story from April about a Renfrew man who had cut off his ankle bracelet monitor and fled his home after threatening a famil...
9h ago

New social program in Arnprior aims to keep the community connected
The Town of Arnprior will be launching its brand new Older Adults Club to connect people through social and recreational activities. Startin...
14h ago

Renfrew dog park users advised of temporary access change August 5-6
Work along the road up to Renfrew's arena will make getting to another popular spot inside Ma-te-Way Park a bit more for a few days. Constru...
14h ago

Two dead after Highway 28 crash near Denbigh
Two drivers are deceased following a head-on collision near Denbigh, east of Bancroft. Officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV), Bancroft...
21h ago

The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: The Downtown Renfrew BIA welcomes you to kick start your ...
22h ago

Ottawa Valley Police urge residents stay safe over the Civic Day long weekend
Ahead of one of the busiest traffic long weekends of the year, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding motorists that safe driving ...
22h ago

What's good in Renfrew? Renfrew Victoria Hospital's wind phone creates space to heal after loss
A new feature at Renfrew Victoria Hospital is helping those who have lost someone near to them through their personal grief. The RVH Foundat...
Jul 31, 2025

County of Renfrew launches regional incentive program - HYPE
The County of Renfrew is now accepting applications from local municipalities for its regional incentive program - HYPE (Helping Your Place ...
Jul 31, 2025
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Catch CFL Action live at Lansdowne
A Tailgate Party at the Nick Smith Centre September 20th precedes the Arnprior Fan Bus to Ottawa for the Reblacks-Bombers game at Lansdowne. The warm-up event will be from Noon to 1PM that Saturday. You can be there, and then hop ...
Jul 31, 2025

Arnprior posts on progress at the Nick Smith Centre Revitalization
You've heard that things are "coming along well" with Arena Revitalization in Arnprior- but catching the time-lapse video on the Town's Facebook Page is more exciting than watching paint dry! The current short runs just ...
Jul 31, 2025

The Ontario SPCA shares long weekend safety tips to keep animals safe
As the long weekend approaches, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is reminding pet parents to plan ahead and keep animals safe - whether you're heading to the cottage, hosting a backyard barbecue, or hitting the road. Hot temper...
Jul 31, 2025

The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Make the drive down to Fitzroy Harbor this Thursday evening for a special outdoor concert in support of CHEO and West Carleton Disaster Relief! The...
Jul 31, 2025

Deep River resident celebrates $100,000 ENCORE win
Saying "yes" to ENCORE paid off for Allan Humphreys of Deep River. He matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the May 14, 2025 LOTTO 6/49 draw to win $100,000! Allan, who works in the financial ser...
Jul 31, 2025

What's Good in Renfrew? Canadian Cancer Society needs volunteer drivers in The Valley
The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to take to the road in their Wheels of Hope program. Wheels of Hope is a transportation service the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) provides to cancer patients across the country...
Jul 30, 2025

OPP warns drivers after motorcycle nears double the speed limit in Greater Madawaska
Police in Greater Madawaska are reminding the Ottawa Valley that the responsibility to make roads safer is on the driver. The Renfrew OPP explain that their partners in the Highway Safety Division observed a fast-moving group of m...
Jul 30, 2025

170th Renfrew Fair set to deliver classic farm shows and big entertainment
Anticipation is building as one of Canada's oldest fairs returns to the Ottawa Valley over the September 4th weekend. The schedule for the 170th Renfrew Fair has been made available by the Renfrew Agricultural Society, highlighted...
Jul 30, 2025

Ottawa Valley man's invention lands in Happy Gilmore 2 - and across the globe
An Perth business owner got the Hollywood treatment when his golf tees were seen in Happy Gilmore 2. Mario Caya invented BirTee's when he placed a golf ball on an upside down badminton birdie trying to teach his three-year-old son...
Jul 30, 2025

Primary care access expands in Renfrew and Calabogie with arrival of new doctor
Help is on the way for families in Renfrew and Calabogie waiting on a primary care doctor. Renfrew Victoria Hospital is welcoming Dr. Saeed Taghavifar to the area as he gets ready to accept patients from both communities inside Re...
Jul 30, 2025

The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: The Renfrew Legion Ladies' Auxiliary presents their weekly Euchre card party this Wednesday afternoon from 1:00 to 3:00! Drop by the legion branch ...
Jul 30, 2025

3rd annual "Summer Jam" heats up the Ottawa Valley for the Robbie Dean Centre
The 3rd annual "Summer Jam" went this past Saturday at Finnigan's Road House kicking off at 3:30 on a steaming hot Valley July afternoon. Live bands featuring Saw Mill Road, Ryan Zigs and The Zags and of course the Ghost...
Jul 30, 2025

What's Good in the Valley? Buskerfest ready for encore performance August 22nd and 23rd
One of the most anticipated summer events of the year is returning to the Pembroke waterfront and downtown streets as the 2nd Annual Buskerfest hits Pembroke on August 22nd and 23rd. Friday the 22nd the waterfront will be alive wi...
Jul 29, 2025

Be Bold; be visible!
These days it's all about branding, and Arnprior Recreation is offering you both the venue- and the opportunity to choose how you can get your message out to a dedicated audience. The Recreation Department notes that the Nick Smit...
Jul 29, 2025

Calabogie's natural beauty inspires artists at Greater Madawaska painting competition
Officials in Greater Madawaska say the creative energy that took over Barnet Park earlier this month has yet to fade. The township's Landscape Artist of the Year competition enjoyed a fabulous debut on July 20th, inspiring 22 amat...
Jul 29, 2025

Blue-green algae returns to Renfrew County waters: Public urged to put safety first
Residents across Renfrew County are being advised to mind how and where they cool off, as an old adversary has returned to some local waterways. The Renfrew County District Health Unit is on alert after reports of toxic blue-green...
Jul 29, 2025