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Renfrew Timberwolves' Barkley Cup quest begins with game one win
Renfrew's hunt to win the Barkley Cup got off to an encouraging start on Sunday evening with a 2-1 win over the Athens Aeros. Mannix Hart le...
2h ago

What's Good in Renfrew? RCI Raiders eye EOSSAA boys basketball title on home court
Last year, Renfrew Collegiate Institute was just thrilled to play host. This year, their basketball program has a chance to win big at home....
6h ago

The week that was: top stories from Feb. 14-21
As we look back on the week that was, here are our most-read stories on RenfrewToday.ca: 1. A Renfrew teen with chronic kidney disease final...
17h ago

OPP warn of advance payment scam after incident involving Valley resident
Police in the Ottawa Valley are keeping a close eye on online marketplace sales after a Valentines Day trade gone wrong. Officers say an are...
Feb 20, 2026

Plugging In: County cuts ribbon on 12 new electric vehicle chargers in Renfrew, Pembroke
New infrastructure investments are making it easier for Ottawa Valley residents to make the jump to an electric vehicle. Renfrew-Nipissing-P...
Feb 20, 2026

New chapter begins for McNab/Braeside Fire Department following senior departure
Change is coming to the fire station in Braeside following two decades of dedication and leadership at the top. Fire Chief Dave Hartwick fou...
Feb 20, 2026

Three charges laid after vehicle taken without permission in Horton
The Renfrew OPP were recently called on to make an arrest after reports of a vehicle taken without permission in Horton Township. Officers b...
Feb 20, 2026

Ottawa Valley Talent Showcase returns to Festival Hall March 7
The third annual Ottawa Valley Talent Showcase is set to hit the big stage at Festival Hall early next month. The yearly talent show is sch...
Feb 20, 2026

Community campaign leads to kidney transplant for Renfrew's Lucas Gillan
For the family of an Ottawa Valley teen in desperate need of a kidney donor, the solution couldn't have come at a better time. Months after ...
Feb 20, 2026

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 Friday, February 20th, as of 8...
Feb 20, 2026
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The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Soup's on this Friday at the Golden Age Activity Centre in Renfrew! Drop by their office at 212 Raglan Street South between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm fo...
Feb 20, 2026
Still More to Say: Former Member of Parliament Steven Guilbeault speaks up February 25th
After six years as a Member of Parliament- much of the time in the Justin Trudeau Cabinet, MP Steven Guilbeault resigned from the Mark Carney inner circle November 27th of last year, after the Prime Minister reached a Pacific pipe...
Feb 19, 2026
What's Good in Renfrew? Renfrew Recreation opens draft for Wall of Fame Working Group
For the first time in over 20 years, Renfrew Recreation will be organizing the Renfrew athletes Wall of Fame. Renfrew's Recreation Operations Supervisor, Shawn Eckford, said the original wall was taken down during the Ma-Te-Way re...
Feb 19, 2026
Horton and McNab/Braeside among Valley recipients of provincial EASE accessibility grants
Multiple Ottawa Valley communities are receiving provincial funding for accessibility projects. The province has announced a $2 million funding allocation through its Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) grant. The fun...
Feb 19, 2026
Toonie turns 30
If you've got a toonie in your pocket today, pull it out and wish it happy Birthday. On this day 30 years ago, the two dollar coin replaced paper bills of the same denomination in Canada. The new coin followed the introduction of ...
Feb 19, 2026
Merv Warren's Spring Fling at the Wing is returning for a third round
For the past two years Merv Warren has been organizing a grand party hosted at the Renfrew Wing. The first two were a big hit with the locals so Warren has some fresh ideas for the upcoming version 3.0, including some local, live ...
Feb 19, 2026
Coldest Night of the Year Walk only days away in Pembroke
The Coldest Night of the Year Walk in support of The Grind is only a few short days away and Grind Executive Director Jerry Novack dropped by the myFM studios to give us an update. The website again is www.cnoy.org/Pembroke or cal...
Feb 19, 2026
McNab/Braeside Mayor Hoddinott earns top marks in ongoing professional development
The mayor of McNab/Braeside is proving that professionals never stop learning while on the job. Township staff are congratulating Lori Hoddinott as she celebrates successfully completing a pair of certification programs through th...
Feb 19, 2026
Bonnechere Valley resident charged in intimate partner violence investigation
A 30-year-old resident of Bonnechere Valley Township is facing multiple charges following an intimate partner violence investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police. Officers with the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP responded to a report...
Feb 19, 2026
Province invests $531K in Madawaska Valley road upgrade
The Ontario government is investing $531,187 to support road improvements in the Madawaska Valley through its 2026-27 Connecting Links program. The funding will allow the township to resurface Opeongo Line, a key transportation co...
Feb 19, 2026
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: The Renfrew Legion and Community Living Renfrew County South continues their free pool league this Wednesday, as player rack up the table upstairs ...
Feb 19, 2026
What's Good in the Valley? Whitewater Sno-Goers honour young helper with memorial ride
There's likely no better way to honour a beloved member of the Whitewater Sno-Goers. The local snowmobile group will pack the local trails during the McGregor Madigan Memorial Ride on February 28th, remembering the late son of Pre...
Feb 18, 2026
Midnight traffic stop results in drug possession charges
Early this morning, just after midnight, a vehicle was towed on Lisgar Ave. as a result of a traffic stop conducted by Renfrew OPP. Police confirms a vehicle was pulled over by Our Lady of Fatima Parish around midnight, a roadside...
Feb 18, 2026
Step up to the plate: Renfrew Minor Baseball urging families to register early
Renfrew's little league wants local parents to step up to the plate before space runs out. Registration for the 2026 Renfrew Minor Baseball season is now open, with early bird rates for players from Renfrew, Douglas, Arnprior, and...
Feb 18, 2026
After OHL exit, Renfrew's Alan Letang finds new opportunity overseas
Renfrew-native Alan Letang's latest job is taking him back to his hockey roots. Letang has been hired as the head coach for the Weiden Blue Devils, a Bavaria-based hockey team playing in Germany's second-tier league, DEL2. The 50-...
Feb 18, 2026
BMO closure sparks public meeting in Eganville
The closing of yet another major service in Eganville has prompted town hall to welcome concerned citizens in for a chat. Township council and staff will meet with residents at the Eagle's Nest, 178 Jane Street, starting at 5:30 p...
Feb 18, 2026


