Every dollar matters when it comes to finding a forever home for local pets. Valley Animal Rescue, a Renfrew-based operation relying on a network of foster homes across the Ottawa Valley, is taking a break from taking in new animals after the winter fundraising lull put a strain on their budget. Their coordinator for d...

The Ministry of Natural Resources is warning residents in parts of Renfrew County to prepare for continued high water levels as spring runoff pushes through the region. A flood warning remains in effect along the Ottawa River, particularly from Pembroke to Arnprior, through May 6, the ministry said. The warning comes a...

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says they are on top of the wildfire currently burning north of Hurds Lake. Information Officer Sydney says the fire is currently being held by the MNRF, meaning that it is not expected to grow beyond the 6.2 hectare boundary that it has burned since local firefighters res...

May is Sexual Assault Prevention Month in Ontario, and a Lanark County advocate says awareness, consent and bystander action all play a role in prevention. Erin Lee, a member of the Ontario Domestic Violence Death Review Committee, says the month is about more than raising awareness - it is about changing behaviours an...

According to the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP a dump trailer was stolen from a property located in the 1100 block of Pembroke Street East, in Pembroke at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 26. Police said a newer model light grey Ford pickup truck is believed to be involved and an Ontario trailer plate (E3823E) was at...