A new release issued by the province today advises that Renfrew County and District is one of twenty-four public health units in Ontario to be allowed to move to Stage 2 of COVID-19 restrictions as of 12:01 a.m. on Friday June 12. In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health …
Letters to the Editor Letter to Editor: “White Silence is Violence” – protest sign in Minneapolis, May 31, 2020. I am a white woman, a citizen. I stand with the victims of police brutality and racism all over the world, and here in the Ottawa Valley. Because it happens here …
Killaloe OPP is urging the community to be on the look-out for Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) and Non-Delivery scams. The CERB scam involves a third party company that will offer to assist you with government applications. These companies then send you an invoice for their services. These companies may …
In a news release received this morning, the Ontario government announced that it has enacted a new regulatory amendment that will put non-unionized employees on Infectious Disease Emergency Leave during the COVID-19 outbreak any time their hours of work are temporarily reduced by their employer due to COVID-19. This will ensure businesses …
In a May 29 media release, the Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) outlines a toolkit it has developed to ensure safe practices at community gardens. This comes in response to Ontario’s announcement on April 25 amending its COVID-19 emergency orders to give community gardens the green light to …
For Ontarians who want to enjoy the outdoors while staying safe and practicing physical distancing, Ontario announced on Saturday that as of June 1, backcountry camping will be available at Ontario Parks, including access points, paddle and portage routes and hiking trails. Ontario Parks will also be expanding day-use activities …
For Ontarians who want to enjoy the outdoors while staying safe and practicing physical distancing, Ontario announced on Saturday that as of June 1, backcountry camping will be available at Ontario Parks, including access points, paddle and portage routes and hiking trails. Ontario Parks will also be expanding day-use activities …
A news release received May 27 from the Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) and the Renfrew County Virtual Triage Assessment Centre (RCVTAC) states that the County of Renfrew Paramedic Services will be making additional testing available at pre-scheduled testing site locations throughout Renfrew County and District in the …
The Current reproduces the following Ontario news release received May 27 containing links to all emergency orders, as extended today to June 9: The Ontario government continues to protect the health and safety of the public during the COVID-19 outbreak by extending all emergency orders in force under s.7.0.2 (4) …
Today, John Yakabuski, MPP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, announced the Ontario government is moving forward with the first stage of widening Highway 17 from two to four lanes between Arnprior and Renfrew. The highway expansion, with four new interchanges, will keep families safe, connect communities, and drive economic growth in the region. …
Editor’s note: A media release this afternoon from the Renfrew County Real Estate Board outlines the effect that COVID-19 has had on the local market. Residential sales activity recorded in Renfrew County totaled 94 units in April 2020. This was a decline of 50.5 percent from April 2019. This was …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) has updated its COVID-19 Case Summary today, Monday May 25, to confirm case numbers from last Friday and test results over the weekend. On May 22 RCDHU confirmed that a resident at Riverview Heights Retirement Residence in Pembroke had tested positive for COVID-19 …
Editor’s note: The following was received this morning from Dr. Jason Malinowski, Chief of Staff, St. Francis Memorial Hospital. Since mid-March, Renfrew County’s residents have done a tremendous job of “staying home” in an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. However, Emergency Department physicians across …
South Algonquin residents now have easy access to a new 24/7 health care service that is strengthening primary care for more people during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre (RC VTAC) is available for South Algonquin residents who have a non-urgent health issue and do …
In a news release May 19 the Ontario government announced the extension of all emergency orders currently in force until May 29, 2020. That includes the closure of bars and restaurants except for takeout and delivery only, restrictions on social gatherings of more than five people, and staff redeployment rules …
