Stay-at-home extended to June 2

Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) released the following at 1:35 p.m. on May 13: Today, May 13, the Ontario Government announced that it is extending the provincewide Stay-at-Home Order (O.Reg. 265/21) until at least June 2, 2021. All public health and workplace safety measures under the provincewide emergency …

County residential sales continue to shatter records as average house price rockets to $408,287

On May 12, Renfrew County Real Estate Board released last month’s sales figures. The average price of homes sold in April 2021 was $408,287, a substantial increase of 37.3 percent from April 2020. The more comprehensive year-to-date average price was $390,549, a jump of 37.5 percent from the first four …

Bulletins from local police

OPP Killaloe Detachment Serious collision on Opeongo Road investigated: On Thursday, May 6, 2021, at approximately 3:30 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two vehicle collision, involving two pickup trucks near Constant Lake Road, in the Township of Bonnechere Valley. A …

May 9 2021

Free legal advice for victims of sexual assault John Yakabuski, MPP Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, reminds residents that as of this month the Ontario government is providing up to four hours of free legal advice to victims of sexual assault. The province-wide expansion of this program, which has been available as a pilot …

Recent Covid announcements

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 …

Update on EORN Gig Project

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 …

May 3 2021

Health Canada issues major recall at Canadian Tire, Costco According to media reports, Health Canada has issued the following warnings after “multiple incidents reported.” The Canadian Tire recall involves the Champion 42 cc Backpack Leaf Blower Model #100735 sold at Canadian Tire between January 2019 to March 2021, Health Canada …

Crown asks for time out at Senack trial – cell phone evidence triggers request

A dramatic development in the trial of bar server Ann Senack resulted in an abrupt end to yesterday’s hearing following Assistant Crown Attorney Richard Morris asking Judge Hugh Fraser to give the Crown time to consider its position. Senack is facing two charges of criminal negligence causing death and two …

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