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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

Renfrew Fire Department receives 144 alarms to combat carbon monoxide
The Renfrew Fire Department (RFD) has partnered with Enbridge Gas Ontario and the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council to reduce fire a...
Dec 11, 2025

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...
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...
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 fa...
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 Transpor...
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 f...
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 th...
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 Re...
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 BW...
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 res...
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, acco...
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 o...
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 re...
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 Physi...
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 Conso...
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 chamb...
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 wa...
Dec 09, 2025

Yellow Snowfall Warning issued by Environment Canada
Environment Canada has issued a yellow snowfall warning for our area. An Alberta clipper will bring snow across the area, which may be heavy...
Dec 09, 2025

Renfrew County receives $13.4M to expand ambulance and paramedic capacity
The Ontario government is investing $13.4 million in the County of Renfrew to help residents access emergency care faster and boost the avai...
Dec 09, 2025

Valley crime statistics from Valley Tips
In late November Renfrew County Crime Stoppers highlighted their annual crime report. The report includes statistics on how many crimes were...
Dec 09, 2025


