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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
On May 4 the People’s Party of Canada submitted the following: On May 1, David Ainsworth was officially acclaimed as the PPC candidate for the riding of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke for the 44th general election. David Ainsworth will now act as the official representative of the People’s Party of Canada locally and …
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 …
On May 7 Pembroke Regional Hospital issued the following advice for COVID-friendly patient gifts this Mother’s Day Weekend. If you plan to celebrate Mother’s Day with a hospital patient, please remember to check the requirements. In alignment with guidance from the Renfrew County and District Health Unit, the Pembroke Regional …
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 …
The following letter from elected officials in Eastern Ontario was received on May 6, 2021. It follows a media release the previous day which gave an update on the EORN Gig Project. Click HERE to read that update. Dear Editor: This letter is a call to action for your readers, …
On May 3 the following progress update was received from Network 24. As part of the provincial initiative to make health care more collaborative, integrated and patient-centred, a local team comprised of dozens of health and social service partners has now submitted an application to become an Ontario Health Team …
On May 4 the Renfrew County & District COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee released the following information: Today, May 4, notification will begin for those individuals who do not already have their second dose appointments, and this will continue throughout this week. Appointments will be sent to the email address that …
A media release from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry received May 3 states: The Ontario government is enhancing the protection of the province’s precious natural resources and ensuring public safety by recruiting additional conservation officers. John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, said, “We are incredibly fortunate …
OPINION Approximately two years ago our newly elected council introduced their first budget. But when they introduced their second budget, it was immediately affected by things outside the municipal scope: a global pandemic, and the introduction of the province’s Official Plan (OP). By March 2020 COVID-19 hit. Simultaneously, the OP …
EDITORIAL Let’s begin with the reason I am writing this nearly a month after a controversial editorial appeared in the Valley Gazette. It’s because in last week’s Gazette (Apr.28), it published an apology for incorrectly identifying someone in an article published the previous week. In fact, the words “We apologize” …
