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What's good in Renfrew? Free concerts bringing your summer Sunday soundtrack to Renfrew's O'Brien Park
Renfrew has already gotten a taste of what you can expect every Sunday this summer as top local acts flock along the Bonnechere River. The t...
11h ago

Arnprior hockey team dedicating fundraising efforts to local toddler With cancer
Arnprior's Junior B hockey team has made a very special free agent signing and wants the community's assistance as she goes in for treatment...
12h ago

Let the sun set first: Madawaska Valley sends campfire reminder for guests
One Ottawa Valley township is telling people planning to start a campfire to wait for the sun to go down. Madawaska Valley says that, while ...
13h ago

UPDATE: Highway 41 closed at Eganville due to serious crash
One person has died as a result of injuries sustained in the collision. Other individuals were transported to hospital with varying degrees ...
14h ago

Renfrew OPP zero in on dangerous driving over Canada Day week- hundreds charged
Canada Day landing on a Tuesday this year was not enough to keep local police from a busy week on the road and in the water. The Renfrew OPP...
17h ago

Arnprior Rotary Duck Race 2025 winners announced
Arnprior Rotary held their annual Duck Race on Canada Day and it was yet another successful run! David Burns of White Lake was the first pl...
20h ago

GROWING UP ON THE FARM: Randy Brisco of Donden Farm
Randy Briscoe is right where he always knew he would be. A third-generation farmer, he and his wife have owned 600-acre Donden Farm since 20...
22h ago

The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Mallard's Milk Bar, 55 John Street North in Arnprior, wel...
22h ago

Condiments Crisis: Arnprior Food Bank running short on summer food essentials
An important community service is reaching out for some help as the summer rages on. Arnprior & District Food Bank manager Pat Tait rece...
23h ago
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What's Good in the Ottawa Valley? 10th annual Pembroke Multicultural Festival goes July 18th and 19th
When was the last time you enjoyed a great curry here in Pembroke? Or perhaps a real authentic Hungarian goulash in The Ottawa Valley? If th...
Jul 07, 2025
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Student-run startups sprout across Renfrew County thanks to Summer Company Program
Enterprise Renfrew County is ready to send another batch of bright-eyed entrepreneurs off to start their own businesses. The group have announced their latest Summer Company Program participants, who will undergo comprehensive tra...
Jul 07, 2025

Local police searching for witness as investigation into Quadville Incident continues
Police are continuing to investigate an incident that left a young child with serious injuries in Quadeville, southeast of Barry's Bay. On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., officers with the Upper Ottawa Valley ...
Jul 07, 2025

Environment Canada warns of flash flooding as heavy rain pounds Cobden to Petawawa
Canada's weather agency says around half of Renfrew County will begin their Monday dealing with heavy showers and thunderstorms. Environment Canada has a rainfall warning in place for parts of the Ottawa Valley this morning, as co...
Jul 07, 2025

The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: The Mill of Kintail begins their Outdoor Adventure Summer Day Camps for ages 6 - 12 this Monday, July 7th. Each week, campers will enjoy a variety ...
Jul 07, 2025

What's Good in Renfrew? The Town of Renfrew Community Awards a huge success!
The Town of Renfrew Volunteer of the Year Awards were held on Canada Day July 1st at Ma-te-Way Park on the main stage near the pavilion. A press release prior to the event read: "We're so excited to celebrate the incredible ...
Jul 06, 2025

This week's trending stories on RenfrewToday.ca
As we look back on the week that was, here are our most-read stories on RenfrewToday.ca: 1. The bumpy ride heading out from Renfrew's myFM Centre is soon to be a thing of the past. 2. A new modular housing development is moving ah...
Jul 05, 2025

Renfrew OPP lay multiple charges after unwanted person call
A 66-year-old woman is facing multiple charges after Renfrew OPP responded to an unwanted person call on Mason Avenue. Police were called to the scene around 9 a.m. on Friday, June 27th. Following an investigation, the accused was...
Jul 04, 2025

County of Renfrew Construction Update - July 2025
The County of Renfrew wants to keep you up to date on our progress The County of Renfrew is continuing to provide monthly updates on upcoming, ongoing, and completed construction projects on our roads and bridges throughout 2025. ...
Jul 04, 2025

Fuel up: Gas prices in the Valley
Are you headed to the pumps today? If it's time to fill up your car, here's some info on local gas prices in the Valley, on Friday, July 4th as of 9:00 a.m. ARNPRIOR Ultramar $1.27.6 Stinson $1.27.6 Shell $1.27.9 Canadian Tire $1....
Jul 04, 2025

Ottawa Valley wines among Ontario brands soaring in popularity thanks to US tariffs
A recent article published by the CBC says that Ontario wine sales have soared more than 60 per cent since the LCBO pulled U.S. alcohol products from its shelves in March, following a directive from the provincial government in re...
Jul 04, 2025

Ontario colleges and Academic employees reach new collective agreement through interest arbitration award
Ontario colleges and their full-time academic employees have finalized a new three-year collective agreement, following a mediated arbitration award issued by Arbitrator William Kaplan on July 2, 2025. This arbitration award is th...
Jul 04, 2025

What's good in Renfrew: 'Pretty awesome': Renfrew super volunteer thankful for recent awards
Mike Wright has been helping others since he was a teen and those efforts recently landed him a couple of pretty special awards. The 25-year Renfrew Collegiate Institute (RCI) teacher and president of the Renfrew and District Fo...
Jul 03, 2025

UOV OPP warn of fraudulent paving contractors
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. There are several reports being made to pol...
Jul 03, 2025

Toxic trouble or budget burden? Renfrew council divided over old wastewater plant demolition
The verdict is still out on the fate of Renfrew's old wastewater treatment plant as town council remains divided on its demolition. Councillors recently revisited a motion from May to approve a $40,000 contract for engineering ser...
Jul 03, 2025

Ontario invests $125M to expand orthopedic surgeries at community surgical centres
Residents in the Valley could stand to benefit from a major funding announcement made by the province. The Ontario government is investing $125 million to boost access to orthopedic surgeries across the province, aiming to add up ...
Jul 03, 2025

Fuel up: Gas prices in the Valley
Are you headed to the pumps today? If it's time to fill up your car, here's some info on local gas prices in the Valley, on Thursday, July 3rd as of 9:00 a.m. ARNPRIOR Ultramar $1.27.6 Stinson $1.27.6 Shell $1.27.9 Canadian Tire $...
Jul 03, 2025