On July 30, John Yakabuski, MPP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, announced that the County of Renfrew will receive up to $14,550 to host career fairs, employee tours, develop a rural transit ride-share program and support developing on-farm value-added products; and the Town of Renfrew will receive up to $2,700 to design, fabricate and …
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Snowmobile, Vessel, ATV, Enforcement team (SAVE) wants to increase safety and enjoyment of towing sports. In 2007 a 7-year-old girl was fatally injured by a ski bar pulling a tube. Investigation revealed that ski bars are only designed to pull a water skier. They are …
Earlier today, July 29, Premier Doug Ford and Dr. Merilee Fullerton, Minister of Long-Term Care, announced the launch of an independent commission into COVID-19 and long-term care in Ontario. Among the three commissioners who will conduct the investigation is Barry’s Bay native, Dr. Jack Kitts. Dr. Kitts retired last month …
Earlier today, July 29, Premier Doug Ford and Dr. Merilee Fullerton, Minister of Long-Term Care, announced the launch of an independent commission into COVID-19 and long-term care in Ontario. Among the three commissioners who will conduct the investigation is Barry’s Bay native, Dr. Jack Kitts. Dr. Kitts retired last month …
Dear Editor, Subject: Safety First! In the interest of safety, we ask local government officials to place signs on both sides of the Combermere bridge that say something like swimmers only, and for the other side of the bridge, it would say boats only. People have been …
A media release from Renfrew County & District Health Unit (RCDHU) warns Valley residents of extreme heat beginning Saturday July 25 and continuing through Monday July 27. RCDHU says an extreme heat warning has been issued for Renfrew County and District, with Saturday temperatures expected to range from 30°C – …
A press release received today states: Between the 15th and the 18th of July, 2020, Officers with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Tactical Rescue Unit (TRU), OPP Canine Unit and other services within the OPP will be joining the Canadian Armed Forces in a joint training exercise in the Bancroft …
In a media release dated July 9, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) issued its local directive for mandatory masks or face coverings in enclosed public spaces throughout the region, effective Tuesday July 14, 2020. The statement goes on to say the purpose of the directive is a gradual …
In a media release dated July 9, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) issued its local directive for mandatory masks or face coverings in enclosed public spaces throughout the region, effective Tuesday July 14, 2020. The statement goes on to say the purpose of the directive is a gradual …
In a media release dated July 8, the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) warn residents of a scam that has recently surfaced in the area. The scammer calls and pretends to be from a financial institution or credit card company and falsely tells the victim …
Mary Lyn (Frederick) Beatty July 10, 1940 – July 4, 2020 The family of Mary Lyn (Frederick) Beatty are very sad to share the news of her passing on Saturday July 4, 2020. Born in Toronto on July 10, 1940. Mary Lyn was faithful wife to Gary Beatty for 40 …
A media release from Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke Member of Parliament dated June 30 says that MP Cheryl Gallant has requested that Canada’a Competition Bureau Commissioner conduct an investigation into the anti-competitive practices of wholesale internet service providers in rural Canada. “Despite successive governments providing hundreds of millions of dollars for rural broadband, …
Earlier today, July 2, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) confirmed one more positive laboratory-confirmed case of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in Renfrew County and District associated with community spread. A media release received this evening from RCDHU issues an advisory after confirmation that a person who tested positive …
Earlier today, July 2, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) confirmed one more positive laboratory-confirmed case of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in Renfrew County and District associated with community spread. A media release received this evening from RCDHU issues an advisory after confirmation that a person who tested positive …
Letters to the Editor To the editor: Thank you for your recent coverage of the commercial marijuana operation in BLR. The last we heard back in 2018 was that BLR, after some public consultation, was not going to be a retail seller of marijuana. So you can imagine the surprise …
