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Renfrew locals band together at Boston Pizza to support home-grown hockey star Kale Osipenko
The Osipenko name has made the rounds recently as Kale Osipenko, the 17-year-old Jr. A Renfrew Wolves goaltender, is representing Renfrew at...
2h ago

Feeling guilty after Christmas dinner? Here's how to bounce back
You're sitting down for a Christmas meal and you load up your plate. Then you go for seconds. And thirds. Then dessert is being served - and...
21h ago

St. Joseph's Renfrew approaches French education a little differently
In Ontario secondary schools it is mandatory for students to take a French learning course up until grade nine. St. Joseph's Catholic High S...
Dec 12, 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, December 12th, as of 8...
Dec 12, 2025

Ever wonder HOW Crime Stoppers protects your anonymity in solving crimes?
If I said to you, "1-800-222-TIPS", you'd tell me immediately, "Crime Stoppers"-and it works! Bennett Blackwell, preside...
Dec 12, 2025

Stuart McCallum ends 30+ year career at M&R Feeds, marks 50 years in agriculture
Stuart McCallum is taking a few minutes to thank Renfrew and the surrounding community for being part of his many years in local agriculture...
Dec 12, 2025

The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Christmas in the Village returns to Cobden this Friday fr...
Dec 12, 2025

What's good in the Valley? Calabogie Peaks Kicks Off Early Season with Special Weekend Access
The team at Calabogie Peaks is making use of a little help from Mother Nature to treat the public to a little early-winter fun. Liz Murphy, ...
Dec 11, 2025

Renfrew County ends significant weather event
The County of Renfrew has ended the significant weather event that was declared earlier this week. The event, which came into effect at 8:00...
Dec 11, 2025

Second annual Burger Battle serves up Big gains for United Way East Ontario
The second annual "United Way Ultimate Burger Battle" has come to a close, and the funds raised have doubled last year's tally. Un...
Dec 11, 2025
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Police response to three Arnprior schools determined to be false alarm
Police in Arnprior say a call that prompted them to respond to three local schools has turned out to be a false alarm. A tip from a listener we received earlier this morning suggested that some parents in Arnprior were sent hold-a...
Dec 11, 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, December 10th, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the Run, Madawaska Bou...
Dec 11, 2025
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: RCI's Visual Arts Department will be hosting a holiday family paint night this Thursday, December 10th. $25 a person. 5:30-7:30pm in the RCI art ro...
Dec 11, 2025
More school bus cancellations across the Ottawa Valley after another night of heavy snow
Another stretch of heavy snow overnight means more school bus cancellations for the Ottawa Valley. So far, the Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium has announced that all buses for the Zone 4 Madawaska area, as well as s...
Dec 11, 2025
OPP's Stephan Neufeld advances to Superintendent for East Region
OPP Inspector Stephan Neufeld is moving on through the ranks of the venerable service and will vacate his position as Detachment Commander for the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP effective December 15th. Neufeld will become the next OPP E...
Dec 11, 2025
What's Good in Renfrew: Boston Pizza celebrates one year of food, fundraising, and fun
The team at Renfrew's Boston Pizza says their first year in business has been something to be truly grateful for. Manager John Birch says they recently got a chance to celebrate their one-year anniversary, marking a frantic year t...
Dec 10, 2025
Renfrew Council pushes for recycling pickup for small businesses
Circular Materials Ontario (CMO), a national not-for-profit organization, will be taking control of recycling programs and has contracted Renfrew County's recycling collection to Miller Waste. Renfrew's Manager of Environmental Se...
Dec 10, 2025
CNL to transition to new management this December
Earlier this year, Nuclear Laboratory Partners of Canada Inc. was named the preferred bidder to manage CNL. NLPC is a partnership between BWXT Government Group, Amentum Environment & Energy, and Kinectrics, with Battelle Memor...
Dec 10, 2025
Jennifer Murphy returns as Warden for the County of Renfrew
The County of Renfrew took care of its constitutional business at the Upper Tier's Inaugural meeting this morning, and, when the session resumed following the lunch break, it was a familiar voice that called proceeding to order. B...
Dec 10, 2025
Old Farmer's Almanac calls for 'bitter cold' mid-December stretch in Ottawa Valley
Ottawa Valley residents should expect significant snowfall and an average temperature of around -9 degrees Celsius during the holidays, according to the Old Farmers' Almanac. The almanac, which has issued long-term weather foreca...
Dec 10, 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, December 10th, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the Run, Madawaska Bo...
Dec 10, 2025
Renfrew Wolves goaltender settling into World Jr. A Challenge
This past weekend was the start of the World Jr. A challenge; a tournament organized by Hockey Canada to showcase the best of the best in regards to upcoming hockey talent. Of the roster, one local boy has the town buzzing with so...
Dec 10, 2025
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Get the relief you need with the help of Whitewater Physiotherapy's open clinic his Wednesday, December 10th! Get help with chronic muscle, joint, ...
Dec 10, 2025
School buses cancelled across Ottawa Valley as communities brace for heavy snowfall
Environment Canada and local school buses agree that today will not be for the faint of heart. The Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium is warning parents that school buses have been cancelled across the Ottawa Valley fo...
Dec 10, 2025
What's Good in the Valley? Student from Renfrew County participates in Youth Parliament of Canada
A student originally from the Ottawa Valley area got the chance to take in a unique civic education experience inside Ottawa's Senate chambers. The first-ever Youth Parliament of Canada - a four-day mock government held in the r...
Dec 09, 2025
Junior B Timberwolves will leave their mark on first-ever EOJHL All-Star Game to be hosted in Renfrew
The Renfrew Junior Timberwolves will make their mark on the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League All Star Game next Monday in a number of ways. It is the first time the contest will be hosted in the Town on the banks of the Bonnec...
Dec 09, 2025


