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The Pembroke Petawawa District Community Foundation held their annual general meeting on June 10, 2024 and there was plenty of good news on the agenda. In addition to the annual disbursement of community grants, the Foundation also unveiled a new partnership with the Renfrew County Ontario Winter Games committee and …
Art inspired by the Madawaska Valley Taylor Farquhar from the @theartofoutside is a featured artist at @Madawaska Coffee Co in downtown Barry’s Bay. She’s got loads of originals up on the walls, and also prints for budget conscious art shoppers. You can enjoy her work with your coffee in the …
Submitted by Diocese of Pembroke With great cause for rejoicing, I announce that today that our Holy Father, Pope Francis has named Reverend Michael Brehl, C.S.s.R. as the 10th Bishop of Pembroke. Father Brehl was born in Toronto in 1955 and entered the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemed (Redemptorists) …
Editor’s Note: On June 18th Madawaska Valley announced three cooling centres in the Township. Environment Canada has issued a prolonged heat event for Renfrew County and District, beginning today. Dangerously hot humid conditions are expected through most of the week. Hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality. …
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation An incredible $10,776 was raised through the sale of cookies during Smile Cookie Week, which ran from April 29 to May 5, 2024. Barry’s Bay Tim Hortons chose St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVHF) as the beneficiary of Smile Cookie Week with funds …
The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding the public that if you are using a wheelchair or medical scooter, you must follow the same rules as a pedestrian. Officers at the Renfrew and Arnprior Detachments have recently responded to reports that involve people operating wheelchairs or …
The Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark & Renfrew is thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual Culture Connect, an exciting celebration of diversity and culture. Now in its third year, this vibrant event continues to serve as a dynamic platform for converging community groups and organizations across the Ottawa Valley, fostering …
Killaloe Farmers’ Market this morning Starting at 9am today, Saturday June 1st, you’ll find vendors, crafters and food folks at Station Park in downtown Killaloe. Farmers Markets are among the joys of rural life in the summer – you don’t have to buy anything. It’s a chance to come out …
On May 15 2024 when the Lung Health Foundation announced plans to pilot their existing Quash program with 6 schools across Ontario as part of a funding initiative from the Ministry of Education, Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) jumped at the chance to participate in the program before it …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is alerting residents about an increase in overdoses and suspected overdose-related deaths in the Pembroke and Renfrew catchment areas. Although specific substance(s) related to the overdoses have not been confirmed, it is important to remember that all street drugs must be considered highly …
Buy a bag of books this weekend This Bay Day weekend Madawaska Valley Public Library will hold a “Buy a Bag” Used Book Sale. On Friday and Saturday (May 17-18) you’ll be able to buy $10 and $20 bags of books from the used book sale. Thanks to local businesses …
A brand new bike rally will bring as many as two hundred riders and hikers to the historic village of Killaloe, about two hours west of Ottawa, for a fund-raising rally with a sweet twist on July 28 in support of vision care in the Ottawa Valley. Above: Jeremy Steenberg, …
Warmer weather in springtime means more outdoor activities. But it also means more tick activity as well. Above: blacklegged tick on fingertip with the RCDHU logo. (Tick photo: Journalist’s Resource) Renfrew County and District (RCD) has many areas that are suitable habitats for blacklegged ticks (also called deer ticks), which …
This May, Carson Trout Lepine and Greenan Lakes Association (CTLG Lakes) will be supporting the Wolfe Lake Association’s (located north of Kingston) initiative, Let’s Get the Lead Out Campaign, to encourage local anglers to voluntarily bring in their lead fishing tackle and to consider fishing with more eco-friendly alternatives. This …
Smile Cookie Week is back and better than ever! From now until Sunday, May 5, 2024, you can purchase a Smile Cookie at the Barry’s Bay Tim Hortons. Cookies cost just $1.50 each. One hundred percent of proceeds from the sale of each cookie will go to the St. Francis …
