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What's your position on a four-seasons washroom for Arnprior's Robert Simpson Park?
Remember the good old days, and how you felt when you didn't have a dime to use a bathroom stall? Town of Arnprior Council have decided to h...
9h ago

A Flair for the Academic
Those images behind her on the wall? All of them related to McNab-Braeside Mayor Lori Hoddinott's academic achievements with the Association...
11h ago

Renfrew County reports spike in Lyme disease cases as tick range expands
Public health officials are urging residents to take precautions against tick bites as warmer weather increases the risk of exposure to Lyme...
Jun 12, 2026

Concerned about blue-green algae? Call somebody who cares
We still haven't ascertained who will post the signs, but everyone appears willing to point the way forward! The White Lake Property Owners ...
Jun 12, 2026
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Arnprior Recreation rolls out Girls in Sports Programming next month
An exciting new Recreation program is starting next month in Arnprior- and some may call it an initiative that's long overdue. In a decade's...
Jun 12, 2026

Dragon Boating Program beginning soon
Arnprior Recreation advises that its Dragon Boating program will be starting up on June 23rd and will be running for 10 weeks. This program ...
Jun 12, 2026

OPSEU Pickets Madawaska Golf Course in Arnprior
If you were wondering when OPSEU Local 472 pickets would coalesce around an Arnprior site, today's the day! Members of the local, augmented ...
Jun 12, 2026

Federal government introduces Safe Social Media Act to restrict social media access for children under 16
The federal government has introduced legislation aimed at strengthening online protections for children, including a proposed ban on social...
Jun 12, 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, June 12, as of 8:30 a....
Jun 12, 2026

Motorcycle ride for PTSD awareness set for Saturday
A group of active and retired firefighters, first responders and military members are hoping to raise a lot of money and awareness for PTSD ...
Jun 12, 2026

The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: The Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation's annual Golf Cl...
Jun 12, 2026

FedDev Ontario opens applications for community infrastructure funding across southern Ontario
Municipalities, non-profit organizations and Indigenous communities across southern Ontario can now apply for a share of $330 million in fed...
Jun 11, 2026
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What's good in the Valley? More than a trade show: GM Local Social promises food, fun and local finds
The Greater Madawaska Business Showcase has a new name and new experiences for the community to enjoy. Community Development Coordinator Jen...
Jun 11, 2026

New campsites at area parks part of province's growth plans
Driftwood Provincial Park in Stonecliffe is growing. The Ontario government has announced it's opening 25 new electrical campsites at the pa...
Jun 11, 2026

Residents invited to help protect fair elections across Renfrew County
Five municipalities across the southern part of Renfrew County are teaming up to ensure fair ballots this fall. Arnprior, Admaston/Bromley, ...
Jun 11, 2026

Renfrew OPP seeking student for rewarding summer job
The OPP is inviting young people who live in the Renfrew and Arnprior detachment area to apply for a rewarding summer job. The Renfrew OPP D...
Jun 11, 2026

New poll finds high financial anxiety in Eastern Ontario
A new poll published by United Way Centraide Canada paints a troubling picture of how Canadians are doing financially. The poll conducted by...
Jun 11, 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 Thursday, June 11, as of 8:30 ...
Jun 11, 2026

The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Thursday is games day with the Local Immigration Partners...
Jun 11, 2026

Body pulled from river identified as missing man
Police have identified the body pulled from the water in Mansfield last weekend. According to the Surete Du Quebec, the body is that of a 24...
Jun 10, 2026

What's Good in the Valley? Camp Lau-Ren open house scheduled for this weekend
A summer camp in the Ottawa Valley serving kids ages 6 to 15 years old has an open house coming up this weekend ahead of the start of its op...
Jun 10, 2026

Renfrew County student vaccination rates remain among highest in Ontario
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit says more than 94 per cent of local students are compliant with provincial immunization requirem...
Jun 10, 2026
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Major housing changes could be coming to Renfrew
The Town of Renfrew is ready to make some major changes to encourage more housing options in the community. Town council will welcome the pu...
Jun 10, 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 Wednesday, June 10, as of 8:30...
Jun 10, 2026

Early morning fire reportedly totals Burnstown Road home
UPDATE 10:30 am: An early morning fire in McNab/Braeside has reportedly left one resident without a home. Township Fire Chief Dave Hartwick ...
Jun 10, 2026

The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Hospice Renfrew hosts a grief support group for those adj...
Jun 10, 2026

What's good in Renfrew? Legacy on the Green highlights RVH Golf Classic's return this Friday
Excitement is growing as one of the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation's most popular events returns this Friday. The RVH Golf Classic wil...
Jun 09, 2026

Milestone Birthday marks organizational win
After five years with her nose to the grindstone, Kitchissippi-Ottawa Valley Council of Canadians Chapter animator Ann Pohl believes all the...
Jun 09, 2026

Two charged in case of intimate partner violence
Multiple charges have been laid in a recent case of intimate partner violence in Renfrew. OPP were called about an assault on May 26th aroun...
Jun 09, 2026

Eganville man faces hefty fine after costly hunting trip
A hunting trip in the Ottawa Valley has turned into a hefty fine from the Ministry of Natural Resources. Conservation officers were conducti...
Jun 09, 2026



