No hot pets — leave them at home The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging pet owners to leave their pets at home as temperatures begin to rise. The Upper Ottawa Valley OPP has already started to receive calls from concerned citizens after …
County of Renfrew issued the following statement on July 27: In Tokyo, two of our local athletes are preparing for the upcoming 800-meter event this Thursday at the Japan National Stadium. For our newest Olympian, Madeleine Kelly, it’s her first Olympics, for Melissa Bishop-Nriagu it is her third; both call …
Renfrew County & District Health Unit issued the following Air Quality Statement at 3:10 p.m. on July 26: A special air quality statement has been issued for Renfrew County and District by Environment Canada. Smoke from active forest fires in northwestern Ontario may move over southern Ontario. Reduced visibility and …
The following announcement was received from Valley Manor CEO Trisha DesLaurier on July 24: Please be advised that due to the current situation in Barry’s Bay related to the COVID-19 outbreak, Valley Manor will be suspending visitors from entering the building or having any residents leave the building until the …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit distributed the following on July 23: Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is reporting three new COVID-19 cases in Renfrew County and District (RCD). This has led to at least 20 high-risk contacts and 4 suspect workplace outbreaks. RCDHU and partners want …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit distributed the following on July 23: Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is reporting three new COVID-19 cases in Renfrew County and District (RCD). This has led to at least 20 high-risk contacts and 4 suspect workplace outbreaks. RCDHU and partners want …
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 in North Algona-Wilberforce. On July 21, 2021 shortly after 6:30 p.m. the OPP responded to a …
The Renfrew County & District COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee issued the following on July 21: Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) and partners are encouraging residents across Renfrew County and District (RCD) to take advantage of COVID-19 vaccine appointments as soon as possible, as mass immunization clinics will be …
Year-long investigation results in charges of Break and Enter at Madawaska Valley business On Friday, July 31, 2020, at approximately 9:40 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter to a trailer located at an electrical business, on Highway 60, …
The following was received on July 19: Elected officials across Eastern Ontario are hopeful that the Government of Ontario’s new $4-billion broadband program will help deliver Gig level speeds across the region. The Province announced that the program, Ontario Connects, will connect every home, community and area to high-speed internet …
A few months after coming up with the idea, volunteers with the Bike Bank are celebrating because, together, they have collected, restored and given out 100 bikes in Renfrew County to people who needed them. The Bike Bank was set up by the Ottawa Valley Cycling and Active Transportation Alliance …
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 …
All residents of Renfrew County and District who received either a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine outside of Ontario, or a full two dose vaccine series, are asked to submit their proof of vaccination by contacting Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) at 613-732-3629 extension 200. Please leave one …
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, …
OPP East Region The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has now identified the victim in a murder investigation at the Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation. On July 10, 2021 shortly before 3:00 a.m. the OPP responded to a 911 call at a residence on a road …
