Apr.9

This long weekend grocery store workers get a break This long weekend the grocery stores in Barry’s Bay will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, so that the front line workers can enjoy some much-needed rest. Thank you to essential workers who keep our grocery stores safe and …

County mental health and addictions services adapt to pandemic

The mental health and addictions services have been considered as essential by the Province of Ontario, and the majority of agencies have been able to adopt virtual support/counselling/therapy in order to continue their work. In Renfrew County staff of the various mental health and addiction agencies have adopted phone, video …

OPP enforcing short-term restrictions imposed to combat spread of virus

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) encourages businesses and individuals to voluntarily comply with the short-term restrictions introduced by the federal and provincial governments to combat the spread of COVID-19. While education, awareness and compliance are preferred options, officers will apply discretion to lay charges under the provincial Emergency Management and …

Renfrew OPP reminder about outdoor recreation area closures during pandemic

With warmer weather coming, the Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the public of the extension of the Declaration of Emergency. This extension includes the closure of outdoor recreation amenities. No person shall enter or use the following outdoor recreational amenities except for a maintenance, …

Ontario provides one-time payments for families during school and child care centre closures

The provincial government is offering direct financial support to parents while Ontario schools and child care centres remain closed as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. The new Support for Families initiative offers a one-time payment of $200 per child 0 to 12 years of age, and $250 for those …

Ontario provides one-time payments for families during school and child care centre closures

The provincial government is offering direct financial support to parents while Ontario schools and child care centres remain closed as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. The new Support for Families initiative offers a one-time payment of $200 per child 0 to 12 years of age, and $250 for those …

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