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Catch the Ace lottery returns in Barry’s Bay 

Health Care Mary Milne -
St. Francis Valley Healthcare (SFVH) Foundation’s Catch the Ace lottery has returned for its 8th season.

Hastings Highlands reports Emergency Road Closure 

Municipal News Mary Milne -
Hastings Highlands is reporting an emergency road closure in effect on Kamaniskeg Lake Road, between Sand Bay Road and Lakeshore Drive, due to an urgent culvert replacement. Officials say that...

Looking to cool off in Barry’s Bay? Head to these spots

Weather Mary Milne -
Madawaska Valley is letting people know that if you’re looking for a place to cool off this week during the heat wave,  there are two locations in Barry’s Bay you can come to cool down.

Algonquin Park seeks loon sightings for long-term monitoring project

Weather Mary Milne -
Algonquin Park staff are asking visitors to report sightings of loons as part of an ongoing wildlife monitoring program that dates back more than four decades. Since 1981, both staff...

Free dental screenings in Whitney on Wednesday

Renfrew County Mary Milne -
A free community dental screening clinic will be taking place this Wednesday in Whitney. The clinic, hosted by Renfrew County District Health Unit, runs from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m....

OPP search for woman last seen in McAlpine corners

Missing Person Mary Milne -
Bancroft OPP are attempting to locate a missing 45 year old named Gemma. She was last seen July 5, in the afternoon, at McAlpine Corners, near Maple Leaf, east of...

Canadian Tall Boys kick off Bancroft’s free summer concert series

Community Mary Milne -
The first of the weekly Mineral Capital concerts takes place this evening at millennium park in Bancroft. First up is popular local band The Canadian Tall Boys, “Their high energy style...

Whats happening in the region on Canada Day

Community Mary Milne -
From boat parades to playground celebrations, a lot is happening in the area this Canada Day. Here’s a look at some events in our area: Madawaska Valley Canada Day celebrations will take...

Algonquin Park set to unveil newest Interpretive Trail

Community Mary Milne -
Nature enthusiasts and park lovers are invited to celebrate the grand opening of Algonquin Park’s newest interpretive trail Saturday at 10:30 a.m.

Healers, artisans to gather at Solstice Wellness Market in Barry’s Bay this Saturday

Community Mary Milne -
The Opeongo Seniors Centre (19 Stafford St.) will host a vibrant Summer Solstice Wellness Market this Saturday, featuring healers,...

‘Keep children indoors or under close supervision’ say OPP in Quadeville after child suffers serious injuries

OPP Mary Milne -
The Upper Ottawa Valley OPP is investigating an overnight incident in Quadeville, in which they say a child suffered...

Long-awaited answers for family and community as OPP lay murder charge in 1991 death of Apsley woman

OPP Mary Milne -
OPP have laid a first-degree murder charge in the decades-old killing of an Apsley woman, whose disappearance in 1991...

Algonquin Park assessing damage after severe storm hits region

Weather Mary Milne -
Algonquin Provincial Park is recovering from significant storm damage following a ‘thunderstorm microburst’ that caused flooding, fallen trees and...

‘Like the Rogers Centre on top of us’: Heat dome descends on Ontario as temperatures soar into the 40s

Weather Mary Milne -
A heat warning that began on Sunday is expected to remain in effect across much of Ontario until at...

Challenging overnight rescue during storm brings mother and son to safety from hard-hit Algonquin Park

Weather Mary Milne -
A 13-year-old boy is recovering in hospital after he was injured in a remote area of Algonquin Park during...

Property owner urges boaters to use caution on Kamaniskeg Lake

Community Mary Milne -
A local property owner is warning boaters to use extra caution on Kamaniskeg Lake following the opening of the...
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Taste of the Valley series rolls on in Cobden

Community
Up to 165 vendors are expected on Oct. 17 at Cobden Fairgrounds.

Give some thanks to safe driving this holiday weekend

OPP
Police say Thanksgiving weekends have the second highest number of fatalities among all long weekends in Ontario.

Health unit encourages RSV immunization for infants, high-risk children

Renfrew County District Health Unit
Appointments can be booked at the RCDHU’s online appointment booking page.

‘Tis the season: Health unit encourages residents to get vaccinated 

Renfrew County District Health Unit
COVID-19 and flu vaccines will be available starting Oct. 13 for high-risk and priority populations.

Schreader ‘humbled and honoured’ to receive special dedication

Renfrew County District School Board
The connecting corridor between a new daycare and the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is named the Bob Schreader Link.
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