Yakabuski announces findings of special advisor on flooding

Last July John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, named Doug McNeil as Special Advisor on Flooding and charged him with conducting an independent review of flood management and 2019 flooding events in Ontario. On November 28 the Ontario government issued a media release announcing the findings in McNeil’s …

OPP charge Pembroke men with child pornography and sexual offences

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region has issued media releases about arrests made in connection with sexual exploitation of children. Staff Sergeant Sharon Hanlon, OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit, said: “The OPP will continue to aggressively identify and pursue individuals who use technology to exploit children. Child exploitation is …

OVCATA marks three years of progress on Active Transportation

The Ottawa Valley Cycling and Active Transportation Alliance (OVCATA) holds its third Annual General Meeting on Saturday, November 23 at 12:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Eganville. Shown above OVCATA activists celebrate at 2018 AGM – Bob Peltzer, Pat Krose, Ron Moss, Ish Theilheimer, Debbie Fiebig, Kathy Eisner, …

Rocket launcher among prohibited weapons and drugs seized at Pembroke home

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has seized a large quantity illegal drugs and weapons from a residence in Pembroke. Members of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit, the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), the Provincial Joint-Forces Cannabis Team and the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment …

Living wage rate calculated for Renfrew County and District at $16.80 per hour

Communities across Ontario are calculating a local living wage. This is the hourly rate a worker needs to earn to cover their basic expenses and participate in the community. In Renfrew County and District, the living wage rate for 2019 is $16.80 per hour according to a media release issued …

Researchers shocked by microplastics found in Madawaska watershed

‘Once Plastics Are In the Environment, They Are Here To Stay’ Eastern Ontario lakes tested for presence of microplastics in local freshwater bodies.   Editor’s Note  Average particles per sample from the three watersheds sampled: Madawaska Watershed ranged from 1.9 to 3.9 Mississippi Watershed ranged from 1.3 to 3.7 Tay …

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