UPDATE: OPP advised at 5:05 p.m. the man has been found safe: On April 1, 2021 at approximately 4:30 p.m. officers located the missing person walking on the rail bed near McKenzie Street in the City of Pembroke. The male was located in good health. As a precautionary measure the subject was …
Madawaska Valley Fire Chief Corwin Quade, in his role as Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC), has participated in the second Spring Freshet conference call of the year. CEMCs, ministry personnel and watershed partners from across the region confer weekly at this time of year in order to be aware of …
Building on 33 years of success as a leading provider of plant-based medicine in Canada, St. Francis Herb Farm recently shared an update on Project Next Generation, their expansion plan for a new 33,000 square foot facility in the Ottawa Valley. Above Paul Rivett-Carnac, Co-owner and CEO of St. Francis …
The Killaloe Lions Club made a $1,000 donation to the Killaloe Friendship Club. The Lions raised the funds in partnership with Pembroke Delta Bingo and Gaming, and The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. The donated funds will be used for seniors programming in the Killaloe area. Above: representatives from both …
Buckle up this Easter Long Weekend Between Friday, April 2, 2021, and Monday, April 5, 2021, members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be participating in a Provincial Traffic Safety Campaign with an emphasis on Seatbelt compliance. Road users should expect to see a much …
The Renfrew County and District COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee distributed the following press release Mar.29: After tremendous uptake for COVID-19 vaccination in the 80+ population, the list of those eligible to register for vaccination appointments now expands based on two categories: A. Eligible people who can register and book* an …
On Mar.26 Renfrew County and District Health Unit distributed the following notice of COVID-19 Safe Dining rules to take effect on Friday, April 2, 2021: Effective April 02, 2021 – Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is requiring that patrons dine out with household members only to help limit …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit released the following statement late this afternoon, Mar.28: Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is confirming that variants of concern (VOCs) have been identified in Renfrew County and District (RCD). One-third of the cases in the last week have been confirmed to …
Cheryl Gallant MP Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke provided the following media release on Mar.26: MP Cheryl Gallant is congratulating the Ontario Progressive Conservative Government’s 2021 provincial budget, which included significant funding for rural broadband. “Premier Ford and his PC Government have delivered significant funding to help rural communities build high speed broadband internet,” …
On March 21, 2021, at approximately 9:15 p.m., members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Boundary Road in the City of Pembroke. Preliminary investigation revealed that a westbound passenger vehicle struck a westbound inline skater. The inline skater …
The following media release was received from Renfrew-Nippising-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski on Mar.19: EORN announces Rogers Communications as the successful proponent for the Cell Gap Project RFP Rural Ontario will now have more reliable cellular services as a result of Ontario’s $71 million investment. Local MPP of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, John Yakabuski …
On March 19, Madawaska Valley issued the following message from Mayor Kim Love: Dear Madawaska Valley residents, businesses and community,Yesterday, the Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) confirmed that a third student at Madawaska Valley District High School (MVDHS) has tested positive for COVID-19. This makes three positive cases …
The following was received from Renfrew County & District Health Unit on March 19: Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) in conjunction with the Township of Madawaska Valley and the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch, Raglan are declaring a COVID-19 community outbreak within the two local municipalities. RCDHU confirms …
The following was received from the Ontario Health Team Communication and Engagement Group for Network 24 The Ontario government is changing the way health care is organized in our province so that it is more patient-centred and efficient. To do this, the government has asked the people and groups who …
The following was received from Renfrew County and District Health Unit at 5:45 p.m. on Mar.18 2021: Community transmission – not outbreak status – school remains open Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) in collaboration with the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB), is confirming that a third …
