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The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Cobden Farmers Market opens on Saturday, May 17 with n...
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Sustainable tourism takes root in Ottawa Valley with new 'If Nature Had a Voice' initiative
Renfrew County and the Ottawa Valley will be part of a new movement lending a voice to sustainable local tourism. The Ontario Highlands Tour...
May 16, 2025

Ontario budget boosts jobs, roads, local alcohol industry
Ontario's 2025 budget focuses on economic resilience with major investments in jobs, roads and local alcohol. The province will spend $1 bi...
May 16, 2025

Family and Children's Services of Renfrew County needs more foster parents
The Family and Children's Services of Renfrew County is a multi-service agency dedicated to protecting children and youth, delivering develo...
May 16, 2025

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, May 16 as of 8:30 a.m....
May 16, 2025

The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: The Burnstown Women's Institute's annual sale of perenn...
May 16, 2025

OPP focusing on the water as much as the road this Victoria Day long weekend
Leading into unofficially the first long weekend of the summer you could say that boating season is finally here and that means many people ...
May 16, 2025

What's good in Renfrew? Get ready to sing your heart out as myFM's 'Friends in Low Places' Block Party hits Renfrew next weekend!
The Ottawa Valley's biggest party of the year returns to Renfrew's myFM Centre next weekend. Time is running out to be part of the myFM Frie...
May 15, 2025

Renfrew council passes 2025 budget with 10% tax hike despite divided vote
It took time, but Renfrew's 2025 municipal budget has crossed the finish line. Council gave their final approval for the budget by a recorde...
May 15, 2025

OPP release images of 'person of interest' in Petawawa firearm incident
Police efforts continue to identify a person of interest in a March firearm incident in Petawawa. Investigators have released photos and ar...
May 15, 2025
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RVH Foundation grateful for ongoing contributions of hospital auxiliary
The Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH) Foundation is once again singing the praises of the hospital auxiliary, which recently presented its annual donation - a whopping $40,000. Foundation executive director Patti Dillabough explain...
May 15, 2025

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 Thursday, May 15 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the Run, Madawaska Boulevar...
May 15, 2025

The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Financial Advisor Kasia Maves welcomes you to the Renfrew Public Library this Thursday at 6:30 for a seminar on the 10 principles for sound inves...
May 15, 2025

Thick pines and logging crews prompt trail closures in Beachburg forest
The County of Renfrew and the Beachburg Off-Road Cycling Association are warning outdoor enthusiasts away from a few popular trails due to safety concerns. Signage is up at a number of bike trails along the southern end of the Ren...
May 15, 2025

What's good in the Ottawa Valley? Calling all super spellers - June 1 Spelling Bee for CPAN fast approaching
It's only a few short weeks until The 'Healthy Foods, Healthy Minds' Spelling Bee, which is in support of the Renfrew County Community Poverty Action Network (CPAN). The event is set for Sunday, June 1 at Festival Hall à L'...
May 14, 2025

'Don't tell anyone': OPP warns of heartbreaking grandparent scam targeting locals again
Police across the Ottawa Valley would like to warn the public that the emergency/grandparent scam has surfaced in the area again. In these cases, the victim typically receives a frantic phone call or an emergency email from someon...
May 14, 2025

Driver clocked going almost 100 over limit on Cobden Road
Ontario Provincial Police from the Renfrew Detachment say they stopped a vehicle travelling 178 km/hour in a posted 80 zone on Wednesday, May 14 - that's 98 km/h over the speed limit. The traffic stop was made on Cobden Road in A...
May 14, 2025

Possible Canada Post strike on the horizon again
The news isn't great when it comes to a possible mail strike again. After several days of discussions without meaningful progress, Canada Post has informed the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) that a temporary pause in dis...
May 14, 2025

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, May 14 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the Run, Madawaska Bouleva...
May 14, 2025

'From Arnprior to Deep River': Officials celebrate opening of Algonquin Trail through Garrison Petawawa
Officials recently gathered to celebrate the completion of the section of the Algonquin Trail through Garrison Petawawa. "This significant project creates a scenic, continuous recreational trail from Arnprior to Deep River,...
May 14, 2025

Don't get rolled over: local police alerting residents to paving contractor scams
The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is proactively warning residents of questionable paving contractors that have previously surfaced in past years. Last year complaints were received regardin...
May 14, 2025

Expert breaks down Strong Mayor Powers as Renfrew council questions key decisions
An expert on strong mayor powers weighed in as best he could as Renfrew council double-checked their mayor's first few uses of them. John Mascarin, a partner specializing in municipal law for the firm Aird and Berlis, joined the c...
May 14, 2025

The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY:Mr. Will Royle, Provincial Veterans Service Officer will be visiting the Renfrew Legion Branch from 9-5 on May 14th. If any veterans require assis...
May 14, 2025

Memorable start to allergy season in Eastern Ontario
For those with seasonal allergies, warm weather isn't always something to celebrate. We spoke with Daniel Coates, Director at the Aerobiology Research Laboratories, about what residents in Eastern Ontario are feeling right now. ...
May 14, 2025

OPP recover stolen pickup truck in Whitewater Region Township
A pickup truck that was reported stolen has been recovered. The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began investigating after the pickup was reported stolen from the driveway of a residence ...
May 14, 2025

What's Good in Renfrew? Putts with Purpose: Renfrew County Warden's Golf Tourney returns to Dragonfly
Renfrew County Warden Peter Emon will lead the way later this summer as the community tees off for a pair of worthy causes. The county's 18th annual Warden's Golf Tournament will make Renfrew's Dragonfly Golf Links its home for a ...
May 13, 2025