RCD COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee update Below is the summary of vaccination roll-out in Renfrew County & District released on May 5: Second dose COVID-19 vaccine appointments for Renfrew County & District residents Renfrew County & District Health Unit has begun to book appointments for second dose COVID-19 vaccination appointments …
On May 7 Pembroke Regional Hospital issued the following advice for COVID-friendly patient gifts this Mother’s Day Weekend. If you plan to celebrate Mother’s Day with a hospital patient, please remember to check the requirements. In alignment with guidance from the Renfrew County and District Health Unit, the Pembroke Regional …
The following was received from County of Renfrew on May 5: On Tuesday, 59 heads of Council from across eastern Ontario gathered for a virtual meeting and voiced overwhelming support for the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) Gig Project, which aims to connect homes and businesses across the region with …
The following letter from elected officials in Eastern Ontario was received on May 6, 2021. It follows a media release the previous day which gave an update on the EORN Gig Project. Click HERE to read that update. Dear Editor: This letter is a call to action for your readers, …
On May 3 the following progress update was received from Network 24. As part of the provincial initiative to make health care more collaborative, integrated and patient-centred, a local team comprised of dozens of health and social service partners has now submitted an application to become an Ontario Health Team …
On May 4 the Renfrew County & District COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee released the following information: Today, May 4, notification will begin for those individuals who do not already have their second dose appointments, and this will continue throughout this week. Appointments will be sent to the email address that …
A media release from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry received May 3 states: The Ontario government is enhancing the protection of the province’s precious natural resources and ensuring public safety by recruiting additional conservation officers. John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, said, “We are incredibly fortunate …
RCD residents aged 55+ may pre-register now but not book locally until May 5 Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) distributed a media release Apr.30 advising residents that the Ontario Government has expanded eligibility through the provincial booking system to individuals 55 years of age and over. Due to …
Renfrew County & District Health Unit (RCDHU) released the following information 9:30 a.m. on Apr.28 2021: Today, Apr.28, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is announcing that booking appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations is expanding to include new groups. Eligible people who can book an appointment based on availability of …
Renfrew County & District Health Unit (RCDHU) released the following information 9:30 a.m. on Apr.28 2021: Today, Apr.28, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is announcing that booking appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations is expanding to include new groups. Eligible people who can book an appointment based on availability of …
Third person charged after debris left on Hwy.17 Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) and Renfrew Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have been investigating a number of incidents involving debris being placed on Highway 17 between Pembroke and Renfrew. The UOV OPP Crime Unit was engaged to …
OPP Killaloe Detachment Barry’s Bay protest referred to OPP Provincial Liaison Team: The Current has been told by OPP Killaloe Detachment that the detachment received two calls concerning the demonstration in Barry’s Bay on Saturday, Apr.24. We learned they did have an officer drive by the location on the way to …
Ontario’s Ministry of Long Term Care distributed the following information on April 24: The Ontario government is responding to the recent rapid rise in hospitalizations with measures that will add capacity to the health care system. “The third wave of COVID-19 is putting unprecedented pressure on Ontario’s hospitals, requiring immediate …
The following snapshot was provided by Renfrew County and District COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee on Apr.22
The Renfrew County & District Health Unit released the following press release at 6:15 p.m. on April 16. These new measures have already attracted international attention. Click HERE to read The Guardian’s report on the implications and the fallout. Today, April 16, the Ontario Government announced that it is extending …
