Local farmer killed in accident involving tractor
RENFREW COUNTY (Renfrew) — Robert Reid, 52 years old, was transported to Hospital by ambulance where he was pronounced deceased. On May 10 shortly...
OMAFRA now accepting applications from provincially licensed meat plants
ONTARIO — The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing $2.25 million in provincially licensed meat processing plants to better protect employees and ensure...
Local food requires local abattoirs, says NFU-O
ONTARIO — The need for more regional meat processing capacity in Ontario has never been so evident, says the National Farmer’s Union of Ontario...
Retail stores open for curb-side pickup, delivery
ONTARIO ― Starting today, more people will be returning to work across the province as the Ontario government allows retail stores with a street...
School board employees can now be voluntarily redeployed to congregate care settings
ONTARIO — The Ontario government approved an emergency order that would enable available school board employees to be voluntarily redeployed to congregate care settings...
Community foundation recognizes food security is a local priority in times of COVID-19
RENFREW COUNTY (Pembroke) — Due to COVID-19, the Pembroke Petawawa District Community Foundation, the Community Foundation, realized their direction has abruptly changed its immediate...
Province supports job creators as people start returning to work
ONTARIO — As people gradually begin returning to work, the Ontario government continues preparing for the next phase of restarting the provincial economy through...
Transition House: a home built on hope
RENFREW COUNTY (Pembroke) — Due to the generosity of a private donor and the support of several community organizations, Renfrew County now has a...
Two paddler deaths in separate boating incidents this May
ONTARIO — After responding to two separate marine incidents in Eastern Ontario over the weekend, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reported the death of...
Renfrew OPP weekly news
RENFREW COUNTY (Renfrew) — The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated 163 calls for service.
Impaired DrivingOn May 10, an officer with...
