Snap federal election called for Sept.20
This morning’s news from Ottawa confirms that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called a snap election in hopes of attracting enough voters to give the Liberals a majority government. Governor General Mary Simon approved his request that she dissolved parliament at a meeting at Rideau Hall today. Media reports indicate that Trudeau, like several provincial governments, hopes to capitalize on his government’s pandemic performance.
Canadians will go to the polls on Monday, September 20, 2021.
COVID-19 vaccination clinics, public test schedules for Aug.16-20
RCD has announced its pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics and public testing schedules for the week of August 16-20. Please note that the Barry’s Bay COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic has moved to St. Francis Memorial Hospital. The first clinic at SFMH is scheduled for August 19. Click HERE to visit our Classified/Notices section for RCD clinic locations, times and more.
Renfrew County presents plan to amend Official Plan (OPA-31) at virtual Public Meeting on Aug.19
The Public Meeting will be livestreamed on YouTube at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 19 and can be viewed at the following link: https://youtu.be/yQKhStyXvWA
Click HERE to visit our Planning Notices section for full details of how to participate.
Catch The Ace lottery jackpot grows
Congratulations to St Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s Week #9 Catch the Ace Lottery winner Warren Alonzo of Pembroke. Pictured above. Warren was chosen as the Foundation’s weekly winner on August 12th and received $984.00. He picked envelope #42 which revealed the Seven of Spades. The ticket was purchased at Round Lake Centre Food Market. He plans on using the winnings to buy some new shrubs for the garden! The Weekly Prize for Week #10 is estimated at $975 and if the Ace of Spades is found, the Total Winnings will be around $15,093. All proceeds support the purchase of essential medical equipment for St Francis Memorial Hospital. Tickets can be purchased at the locations throughout the Valley.
Time to be #WakeAware
Boat wakes can affect your surroundings and other humans and wildlife sharing the lake. Erosion, property damage, and safety issues are just a few negative effects from excessive speed and wakes. Please remember to follow the rules for responsible boating. “No Wake” signs for your dock can be purchased for $20. Click HERE for details. or visit www.bewakeaware.com
Pop-Up Poetry visits Whitney
Ottawa Valley Community Arts invites residents and visitors in the Whitney area to contribute to a community poem based on the theme of “release.” To participate, just scan the QR code that you’ll find by the poem and enter a few words. You can also send a DM on Instagram to @ovcaos or call 6134129489 and leave a message.
