A police spokesperson says one person has been taken into custody in the parking lot of Dollarama in Renfrew. Numerous police vehicles were spotted outside the store Wednesday afternoon (May 7). Ontario Provincial Police spokes...

Officials at the Township of McNab-Braeside say they are aware of localized flooding concerns and would like to assure residents that public works is actively monitoring the situation. At this time, there are "no imminent r...

In its recent report, the County of Renfrew Department of Public Works and Engineering identified a number of construction projects that are set to start in May. These include: Daniel Street North (County Road 2), Arnprior The ...

Canadians across most provinces and territories will receive a test emergency alert on their phones, TVs, and radios today (Wednesday, May 7), as part of a nationwide test of the Alert Ready system. In Ontario, the alert will be ...

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

The Town of Renfrew might finally have the number they're looking for as the deadline to submit the yearly tax levy gets closer. Town council held a special meeting to look at the third draft of their 2025 town budget on Tuesday, ...

Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Young entrepreneurs from across the RCDSB will be on site at the Renfrew Legion this Wednesday from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm selling their products to ...

In past years, stigmas surrounding mental health have stifled public discussion- and that's enhanced fears about "psychotherapy" and its aims and objectives. Chandan Singh-Beatty is a "Registered Psychotherapist-Qua...

The town of Renfrew will be doing a little spring cleaning this week as they flush out a few fire hydrants around town. Public Works staff are expected to begin the process with hydrants in the area north of Hall Avenue and south ...

When Ontarians voted at the end of February to re-elect the Doug Ford government, the storyline is that it was to give the Premier a mandate to protect our citizenry against Trump tariffs. Bill 5, one of the tools in the kit, appe...

Don't be surprised to see a packed crowd inside and outside our local McDonald's all Thursday long. May 8th is McHappy Day, as McDonald's locations across the Ottawa Valley will be busy raising money to keep local families attendi...

A 23-year-old from Scarborough is facing charges after officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a break and enter in progress. May 2, around 2:30 p.m.,...

It's a tragic end to a local missing person case. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment is currently investigating the discovery of human remains in the Township of Laurentian Valley. On April...

Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is once again promoting its Yellow Ribbon Campaign to remind the public to give space to dogs that need it. Now in its third year, the campaign uses yellow ribbons, bandanas, or simi...

The County of Renfrew has provided an update on construction projects that are ongoing in the region. The public is advised to please use extra caution when travelling through construction zones, for the safety of all. Ongoing p...

Here's our daily look at the cost of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. We've compiled the list of gas prices on Tuesday, May 6 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the Run, Madawaska Boulevard ...