OPINION The declining Forestry Sector The Forestry Sector has been the single largest employer in the Ottawa Valley. Several sawmills are located between Whitney and Eganville along Highway 60 in Renfrew County alone. Traditionally market demand has exceeded the regeneration rate of the forests being cut. This has led to smaller …
Did you know that: Pretty depressing, right? And unfortunately, it is not going to get better any time soon. In fact, it could get a lot worse due to economic pressures from our southern neighbour. However, as my mother used to say, “When you get served lemons, make lemonade!! SWLT …
When the nomination period closed last week, Elections Ontario published the official list of candidates in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke. On February 27th Valley voters will be able to choose from the following six candidates: Candidate name Political party MARSHALL BUCHANAN Ontario NDP/NPD BILLY DENAULT PC Party of Ontario MARK DICKSON New Blue …
The following is Kevin Holm’s candidacy announcement made on Feb.10 on Facebook. I am excited to announce that I am your candidate for the Ontario Party in the riding of Renfrew – Nipissing – Pembroke. I’m a businessman, husband, and father. My decision to enter politics comes from a deep …
OPINION There are too many issues that PC candidates would need to be able to explain – diverting our tax dollars to private companies to privatize health care while hospitals are forced to close ERs and operating rooms due to under funding, Greenbelt and Ontario Place scandals, rushing to have …
OPINION There are too many issues that PC candidates would need to be able to explain – diverting our tax dollars to private companies to privatize health care while hospitals are forced to close ERs and operating rooms due to under funding, Greenbelt and Ontario Place scandals, rushing to have …
Due to the severity of the ongoing winter storm, all Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) schools and work sites will be closed today, Thursday, February 13, 2025. This decision was made in the interest of student and staff safety as hazardous conditions continue across the region. Schools closed today: Families can …
OPP warns of red flags in romance scams this Valentine’s Day With Valentine’s Day approaching, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is raising awareness about romance fraud, which continues to cause significant emotional and financial harm to Canadians. In 2024, Canadians reported losing over $58.4 million to romance fraud and $310 …
A group of non-profit organizations and businesses based in British Columbia has injected new hope into the quest for affordable housing in Renfrew County. In December, Keith Gordon of Anhart Solutions in Vancouver contacted Brian Abdallah, Deputy Mayor of Pembroke and a member of the Affordable Housing Alliance of the …
The Madawaska Valley Gardening Club has an important message for Valley gardeners. Due to the upcoming provincial election event, the Club’s February General Meeting is postponed to Thurs. March 6th, 7:30 pm at Opeongo Seniors’ Centre. Please spread the word, especially to those who do not have regular access to the internet. Meeting Topic: Tomatoes: …
Both WANTED individuals now in custody A second individual, wanted in connection with a violent home invasion in Pembroke on February 7, 2025, has been arrested by officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Arrest warrants had earlier been issued and both wanted …
An individual wanted on an arrest warrant for a serious incident in Pembroke, was located and arrested by the ROPE squad (OPP). Quinton Racine, a 26-year-old male, from Westmeath was located and arrested just after 11:45 am on February 9, 2025 at an address in Pembroke. The accused will remain …
Madawaska Valley Public Library offers a busy line-up of activities and events for you and your family members during February. First up, here are some of the options for children and parents, both at the Library and at home: The Library offers special programming for adults too: Reminder of Library …
As first reported by The Trillium, it has come to our campaign’s attention that some political parties, including Doug Ford’s Conservatives, may be directing that their candidates refrain from participating in local all candidates’ meetings and debates as they have in previous election campaigns. This approach prevents local voters from …
Arrest warrants have been issued for two people, wanted in connection with a violent home invasion in Pembroke. On Friday, February 7, 2025, shortly after 1:30 a.m., officers with the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a home on Gordon Street. Two men …
