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The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: The Renfrew Legion Ladies' Auxiliary presents their weekl...
2h ago

What's Good in the Valley? Buskerfest ready for encore performance August 22nd and 23rd
One of the most anticipated summer events of the year is returning to the Pembroke waterfront and downtown streets as the 2nd Annual Buskerf...
15h ago

Be Bold; be visible!
These days it's all about branding, and Arnprior Recreation is offering you both the venue- and the opportunity to choose how you can get yo...
16h ago

Calabogie's natural beauty inspires artists at Greater Madawaska painting competition
Officials in Greater Madawaska say the creative energy that took over Barnet Park earlier this month has yet to fade. The township's Landsca...
17h ago

Blue-green algae returns to Renfrew County waters: Public urged to put safety first
Residents across Renfrew County are being advised to mind how and where they cool off, as an old adversary has returned to some local waterw...
18h ago

Current Split the Pot Lottery ends Wednesday
Tomorrow (Today) marks the final Grand Prize Payout in the current Split the Pot lottery. Your last chance to win is Wednesday, July 30th at...
Jul 29, 2025

Growing Up on the Farm: Jockbrae Farms
Growing Up on the Farm, a look into local agriculture, sponsored by Protyre Sales and Service, also fueled by Kubota. Time has flown fast at...
Jul 29, 2025

The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: The Renfrew Public Library invites Tweens to roll for ini...
Jul 29, 2025

What's Good in the Valley? Local project aims to bring neighbours together through shared books in Renfrew
Renfrew's Dominion Street is changing with the times thanks to a new resident-led project happening in the community. Marilyn Malloy recentl...
Jul 28, 2025

Renfrew Tim Hortons helps smash Camp Day record, raising $13M for youth camps
Renfrew's Tim Hortons locations say their national summer camp initiative has climbed higher than ever before thanks to the community's supp...
Jul 28, 2025

Renfrew OPP use surveillance video to send summer porch pirate to the brig
It may not be prime porch pirate season, but police in Renfrew say they didn't stop one person from trying. The Renfrew OPP have arrested a ...
Jul 28, 2025

Leadership change coming: Jane Toller won't run for MRC Pontiac warden again
After eight years at the helm of the MRC Pontiac, Jane Toller feels the need to change course. Toller has announced over social media that s...
Jul 28, 2025

Minimal storm damage to Gillies Grove in Arnprior from Thursday weather event
The Nature Conservancy of Canada is reporting no significant damage to the Gillies Grove Nature Reserve in Arnprior as a result of last Thur...
Jul 28, 2025

Pakenham Bridge Closures postponed
Don't be watching that live cam for updates on the 5 Span Bridge in Pakenham quite yet! The contractor has advised Lanark County that closur...
Jul 28, 2025

The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: The Arnprior Library and the Arnprior Art Loft are jointl...
Jul 28, 2025

Hot start to the week: Renfrew County faces high heat and humidex warnings
Renfrew County continues to feel the weekend heat as residents return to work this morning. Environment Canada's heat warning will continue ...
Jul 28, 2025

What's Good in the Valley? Chuck's Roadhouse franchise expands in Ottawa Valley with Arnprior launch
After a few weeks of teasing, the people running Chuck's Roadhouse in Pembroke say they're ready to bring another location to the Ottawa Val...
Jul 27, 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. Thursday night's sudden thunderstorm wreaked hav...
Jul 27, 2025

Arnprior residents authorized to dispose fallen limbs and logs at Town Dump
A lot of yeoman work went into getting Town of Arnprior facilities damaged in Thursday night's storm back up and running. As of Saturday mor...
Jul 26, 2025

The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Get ready for an adrenaline-packed weekend as NASCAR Cana...
Jul 26, 2025

Avoid probate and plan ahead: Cottage Succession talk highlights Muskrat Watershed AGM August 21
The group looking after the health of one of the largest watersheds in the Ottawa Valley is set to meet for an important discussion next mon...
Jul 25, 2025

Lights, camera, action! Another movie being made in the Ottawa Valley
Here's the goods on the latest flick to be filmed in Almonte! Crews are currently filming for 'Kissing is the Easy Part.' which sees Beckers...
Jul 25, 2025

Police search for suspect after stolen vehicle slams into Laurentian Valley home
The resident of a home in Laurentian Valley Township been injured when his home was struck by a stolen car. On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, short...
Jul 25, 2025

Hydro One reports widespread outages near Renfrew, Calabogie, and Barry's Bay
Hydro One says efforts to restore power to local rural communities could take well into this afternoon or longer. The power company is curre...
Jul 25, 2025

Renfrew County to invest $42k into local businesses
The County of Renfrew have granted $42,000 towards businesses in the Ottawa Valley. The Starter Company Plus program, created by Enterprise...
Jul 25, 2025

The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: The Downtown Renfrew BIA welcomes you to kick start your ...
Jul 25, 2025

Town of Arnprior closes down select parks and beaches following Thursday night storm
Thursday evening's sudden storm has forced the Town of Arnprior to exercise a bit of caution going into the weekend. Town officials have add...
Jul 25, 2025

What's good in the Valley? 3rd Annual Golf fundraiser for CHEO hosted by The Brick this Saturday
The CHEO Golf Tournament goes this Saturday July 26th and it promises to be one of the "must-not-miss" golf events of the season. ...
Jul 24, 2025

Have your say: OPP wants the Ottawa Valley's input on local policing priorities
Your input could make a major impact on the priorities of local police as they plan for the near future. The South Ottawa Valley OPP Detachm...
Jul 24, 2025

Stone Fence Theatre's August 7 gala supporting Barry's Bay's hospital carries on tradition
When Stone Fence Theatre brings its musical comedy, High Times at the Heart Institute, to Barry's Bay August 7 in support of St. Francis Val...
Jul 24, 2025