In 2024, the Huntsville O.P.P. Detachment responded to over 170 reports of fraud or online fraud. The incidence of fraud in Canada has a staggering impact both financially and emotionally for victims of this crime. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has released its statistics for Fraud in 2024. The losses suffered are reported …
The Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) is committed to providing accessible, flexible, and high-quality learning opportunities for adult learners who want to complete their high school diploma, upgrade their skills, or prepare for new career pathways. The RCDSB Adult & Continuing Education programs offer a range of learning options …
Born and raised in Renfrew County, Oliver is an engaged community leader, youth advocate and volunteer who has worked in communities across Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke. Between 2018 and 2022, Oliver served as one of the youngest municipal councillors in the history of the Township of McNab/Braeside. As a municipal politician, Oliver championed …
Yes its official, I am proud to announce that I am your Ontario PC candidate in our riding of Renfrew – Nipissing – Pembroke. Our Province is at a crossroads, with economic uncertainty from threats south of the border, we need a government prepared to stand strong and Protect Ontario. …
The Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke NDP is thrilled to announce Marshall Buchanan as their candidate for the upcoming provincial election. Marshall, a lifelong advocate for community-driven solutions, is eager to bring new energy to the riding and deliver real results for the people of the Ottawa Valley. For over 20 years, the Conservative …
The Ontario government is connecting people in Renfrew and across Eastern Ontario to new, more modern services with new acute care and complex continuing care units at Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH). Above: Rob Tripp, RVH Board Chair, and John Yakabuski, MPP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke (Photo submitted) “This is truly a transformational …
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police(OPP) is reminding snowmobile owners that it is illegal to modify or change the exhaust on snowmobiles if the sled is being used on public trails. Above: a modified snowmobile exhaust system. (Photo OPP) The reminder comes after recent complaints …
The Ontario government is making it simpler for seniors aged 80 and over to safely stay behind the wheel by introducing a more convenient process for renewing their drivers’ licences. Starting February 3, 2025, drivers in this age group will be able to complete mandatory vision and cognitive screening assessment …
Shannon Clouthier had luck on his side in the Growing TogethER Lottery! His name was pulled in our Grand Prize draw that was held on Wednesday, January 8. Above: Shannon Clouthier behind the driving wheel. (Photo submitted.) If Shannon’s name seems familiar, it’s because he was also the lucky winner in …
A committee of over 30 people from the non-profit, private and public sectors have been actively working together to address substance use harms in Renfrew County and District. The team is embracing the call to action from Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kieran Moore, who stated in his …
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation On Monday, Dec. 16, the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation held a meet and greet with area service clubs who contributed to the Tree of Lights Match-It Program on Giving Tuesday. Groups included the Palmer Rapids and Area Lions Club, Killaloe Lions Club, …
Intimate Partner Violence incidents continue to rise The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged five people in the last week for intimate partner violence related crimes. On December 4, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Renfrew OPP responded to a domestic dispute on Baldwin Street in the Town …
Congratulations to Judith Daley of Barry’s Bay who won the final Early Bird prize in the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s Growing TogethER Lottery! Above: Judith Daley. Photo submitted. The draw for a $2,000 Apple Gift Card was held at St. Francis Memorial Hospital on December 6. Thank you to …
Northern Credit Union is committed to strengthening the local communities where they operate and live. Focusing on three key areas in significant need, Northern made widespread impacts by donating $56,400 through its annual Giving for Good initiative. In the Madawaska Valley area, kids will benefit from a $2,000 donation to …
Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 28 domestic disputes during the week of November 12-18, 2024. City of Pembroke: On the evening of November 12, 2024, officers began investigating a report of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) release conditions being breached in …
