The Ontario government is making it simpler for seniors aged 80 and over to safely stay behind the wheel by introducing a more convenient process for renewing their drivers’ licences. Starting February 3, 2025, drivers in this age group will be able to complete mandatory vision and cognitive screening assessment …
Shannon Clouthier had luck on his side in the Growing TogethER Lottery! His name was pulled in our Grand Prize draw that was held on Wednesday, January 8. Above: Shannon Clouthier behind the driving wheel. (Photo submitted.) If Shannon’s name seems familiar, it’s because he was also the lucky winner in …
A committee of over 30 people from the non-profit, private and public sectors have been actively working together to address substance use harms in Renfrew County and District. The team is embracing the call to action from Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kieran Moore, who stated in his …
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation On Monday, Dec. 16, the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation held a meet and greet with area service clubs who contributed to the Tree of Lights Match-It Program on Giving Tuesday. Groups included the Palmer Rapids and Area Lions Club, Killaloe Lions Club, …
Intimate Partner Violence incidents continue to rise The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged five people in the last week for intimate partner violence related crimes. On December 4, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Renfrew OPP responded to a domestic dispute on Baldwin Street in the Town …
Congratulations to Judith Daley of Barry’s Bay who won the final Early Bird prize in the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s Growing TogethER Lottery! Above: Judith Daley. Photo submitted. The draw for a $2,000 Apple Gift Card was held at St. Francis Memorial Hospital on December 6. Thank you to …
Northern Credit Union is committed to strengthening the local communities where they operate and live. Focusing on three key areas in significant need, Northern made widespread impacts by donating $56,400 through its annual Giving for Good initiative. In the Madawaska Valley area, kids will benefit from a $2,000 donation to …
Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 28 domestic disputes during the week of November 12-18, 2024. City of Pembroke: On the evening of November 12, 2024, officers began investigating a report of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) release conditions being breached in …
Thanks to an investment from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the Invasive Species Centre is opening a new round of funding through the Invasive Species Action Fund (ISAF) to facilitate on-the-ground management and monitoring of critical invasive species including invasive plants, aquatics, and forest pests. Municipalities, conservation authorities, Indigenous …
The Central Region of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has some helpful tips to keep porch pirates at bay this festive season. With the busy shopping season here, parcels will be arriving fast and furious to front porches everywhere. Criminals know this as well. Often referred to as “porch pirates,” …
Submitted by Concerned Citizens of Renfrew County Here is some news about the three legal challenges to the radioactive waste dump at Chalk River Laboratories. Above: sunset on the Kitchi Sibi October 4, 2024 (Photo submitted) 1) The Kebaowek First Nation application for judicial review of the CNSC licensing decision …
Submitted by Concerned Citizens of Renfrew County Here is some news about the three legal challenges to the radioactive waste dump at Chalk River Laboratories. Above: sunset on the Kitchi Sibi October 4, 2024 (Photo submitted) 1) The Kebaowek First Nation application for judicial review of the CNSC licensing decision …
Submitted by St.Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation Busy hands folded, sorted and stamped thousands of letters in preparation for a very special campaign. At St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH), volunteers spent a day preparing letters and envelopes for the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s (SFVH) annual Tree of Lights Campaign. This …
MARSH, Patricia (Pat) Laurent December 6, 1925 – November 5, 2024 At Mum’s request, this is short. To all the Selwyn House boys … to all the extraordinary volunteer experiences … to all the pleasure of writing … to my great good fortune in being so gently and lovingly cared …
On October 26th local MPP John Yakabuski met with the volunteers of the Killaloe Craft and Community Fair to hear more about the $12,400 Capital grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) that was used to build a new stage. This will provide a covered and accessible outdoor …
