Ontario to spend $4 billion to ensure high-speed internet for all by 2025

The following was released by Ontario’s Ministry of Infrastructure on July 16: Ontario is moving forward with its ambitious plan to bring high-speed internet to all communities across the province. Ontario announced in March its bold commitment of nearly $4 billion to connect every region to high-speed internet by the …

PPC candidate questions school board’s equity, anti-racism and inclusivity policy

The following reader’s letter was received July 15 2021: Is it too late to save our education system? The Renfrew County District School Board has just announced a new position of Principal of Equity, Anti-Racism and Inclusive Education.  I contacted the board and asked for details on the job description, …

Bonnechere Valley man charged with first degree murder

The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with assistance from East Region OPP Criminal Operations and Forensic Identification Services, has now charged an individual in connection with a murder investigation at the Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation. On July 10, 2021 shortly before 3:00 a.m. the OPP responded to …

OPP called to suspicious death at Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation home early Saturday

The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with assistance from East Region OPP Criminal Operations and Forensic Identification Services, under direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, is investigating a suspicious death on the Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation. On July 10, 2021 shortly before 3:00 a.m. the OPP …

Step 3 to reopening begins Friday, July 16 – what it means for RCD residents

Renfrew and County District Health Unit distributed the following information on July 9 to explain today’s announcement from the Ontario Government: Today, July 9, the Ontario Government announced that the province will be moving to Step 3 of the Roadmap to Reopen effective Friday, July 16, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. …

Killaloe OPP seek assistance after pedestrian struck by truck in Barry’s Bay

On Wednesday July 7, 2021, at approximately 10:55 a.m.,  members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision between a pick-up truck and a pedestrian on Opeongo Line, at Bay Street in the Township of Madawaska Valley. The driver of the pick-up truck was …

All second dose appointments after July 18 must be re-scheduled

Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) released this information June 28: Due to increased eligibility for early second doses and increased shipments of vaccine, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is announcing that all second dose appointments after July 18, 2021, will be cancelled and must be re-scheduled. …

All second dose appointments after July 18 must be re-scheduled

Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) released this information June 28: Due to increased eligibility for early second doses and increased shipments of vaccine, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is announcing that all second dose appointments after July 18, 2021, will be cancelled and must be re-scheduled. …

PRH thanks you for your patience

Pembroke Regional Hospital (PRH) issued this press release June 28: The Pembroke Regional Hospital is thanking those who attended the COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at the Pembroke Memorial Centre (PMC) today for their patience and understanding as multiple booking issues led to long lineups outside for a good part of the …

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