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The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Take 'er to Dacre this St. Paddy's Day! The community wil...
2h ago

Want to know more about the Arnprior Community Choir?
If you enjoyed last Saturday's "Music Music Music" performance by the Arnprior Community Choir and the Valley Concert Band, Choir ...
15h ago

More than 30 Petawawa-based troops injured by frostbite during Alaska exercise
More than 30 soldiers based at CFB Petawawa suffered frostbite during a recent winter exercise in Alaska, according to the Canadian Army, ra...
16h ago

Ontario Grants $230K to expand arts programming in Ottawa Valley
The Ontario government is providing $230,700 through the Ontario Trillium Foundation's Grow program to support the Ottawa Valley Community A...
18h ago

All aboard! Buses to Canadian Tulip Festival leaving from select locations in Renfrew County
Every year the City of Ottawa hosts the Canadian Tulip Festival; a commemoration of the sacrifice made by over 7,500 Canadian soldiers for t...
19h ago
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Community mourns Renfrew performer and mentor Lawrence Mahusky
The Ottawa Valley's theatre community has lost a man who was known by many as larger than life. Friends and family are mourning following th...
22h ago

The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Trinity United Church in Forester's Falls (1982 Forester'...
Mar 13, 2026

What's good in Renfrew? Shoppers Drug Mart owner very excited for opening day
The Shoppers Drug Mart in Renfrew has been silently building itself up and now it is nearly time to open the doors. For a Shoppers to open i...
Mar 12, 2026

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan to swear in new Chief and Council April 1
The Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation are announcing that there will be an official swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected leaders...
Mar 12, 2026

Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce gathering business leaders for annual meeting
The Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce will have a lot to learn and discuss later this month. Chamber members and guests are invited to me...
Mar 12, 2026

Renfrew's warm welcome brings Poutine Feast back for 2026
Renfrew's warm welcome to Poutine Feast has secured another round of gravy-covered goodness for 2026. Canada's favourite comfort food takes ...
Mar 12, 2026

Admaston/Bromley Fire Chief reminds residents of burn deadline
Firefighters in Admaston/Bromley are giving the community plenty of time to put an end to any open-air fires planned for the spring. Local F...
Mar 12, 2026

Local Climate volunteers to meet with renown environmentalist in forum
The core group of the Kitichissippi Ottawa Valley Council of Canadians Climateerers will have the honour of participating in dialogue with r...
Mar 12, 2026

Free War Amps Key Tag Program returns more than 1.5 million lost keys to Canadians
The 2026 Key Tag Campaign from The War Amps is now underway, offering Canadians a simple way to recover lost keys while supporting amputees ...
Mar 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 Thursday, March 12th, as of 8:...
Mar 12, 2026

Packers share perspective on critical EOJHL Richardson Division Semi-Final series Game Five Friday in Arnprior
Arnprior Packers President Dustin Dorken won't go so far as to say it's anybody's series- but he's not surprised the Renfrew Junior Timberwo...
Mar 12, 2026

Hundreds join Whitewater Sno-Goers Ride honouring McGregor Madigan
The Whitewater Sno-Goers are using the start of their off-season to reflect on a bittersweet end to their winter. The snowmobile club says o...
Mar 12, 2026

The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Join Renfrew and Area Seniors Home Support for a St. Patr...
Mar 12, 2026

End-of-year statistics with the Town of Renfrew
At this week's town council meeting, staff highlight some key statistics in the Town of Renfrew in the fourth quarter of 2025. Acting Chief ...
Mar 11, 2026

What's Good in Renfrew? Ottawa Valley hockey leaders eye new opportunities for girls
A new pilot project could mark the start of more ways for young girls in the Ottawa Valley to play hockey. Barry's Bay and Area Minor Hockey...
Mar 11, 2026

Downtown Renfrew BIA looking to appoint new executive members among other changes
At yesterday's (March 10) Town of Renfrew Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting, the Downtown Renfrew Business Improvement Area (D...
Mar 11, 2026

Renfrew man wins $100,000 in LOTTARIO Encore draw
A Renfrew resident is six figures richer thanks to the latest lottery win in the Ottawa Valley. OLG, Ontario's lottery authority, says Wade ...
Mar 11, 2026

Robbie Dean Centre's Radio Bingo cancelled for Wednesday, March 11th
Due to the inclement weather, the Robbie Dean Centre's Radio Bingo on myFM is cancelled for tonight. To keep our staff safe, we will postpon...
Mar 11, 2026

Canada Post suspends delivery service due to freezing rain conditions
Some Ottawa Valley residents expecting packages from Canada Post today will need to wait until the weather clears up. The postal service ha...
Mar 11, 2026

County of Renfrew issues Significant Weather Event Alert
The County of Renfrew has declared a Significant Weather Event as a prolonged period of freezing rain is expected to affect the region. The ...
Mar 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 Wednesday, March 11th, as of 8...
Mar 11, 2026

Ice storm creates dangerous roads as OPP urges drivers to stay home
A prolonged freezing rain event is making roads treacherous across parts of eastern Ontario, prompting the Ontario Provincial Police to urge...
Mar 11, 2026

Freezing rain warning closes schools and cancels buses across Renfrew County
School bus drivers across the Ottawa Valley will not be on the road today as Environment Canada's freezing rain warning remains in effect lo...
Mar 11, 2026

The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Renfrew's Boston Pizza invites you to join them for a ver...
Mar 11, 2026

What's Good in Renfrew? EOSSAA tournament thrives at myFM Centre
Today (March 10) Renfrew was the host of the EOSSAA A/AA Boy's Hockey Tournament. It's a competition where the best of Eastern Ontario's sec...
Mar 10, 2026


