Four motorcycle fatalities in May
ONTARIO — Motorcyclist fatalities on Ontario Provincial Police-(OPP)-patrolled roads are up 300 per cent this year over last year, with all four 2020 deaths...
Lives lost on, off the road
ONTARIO — The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to four separate fatal motor vehicle collisions that claimed the lives of four people over the...
Police respond to attempted abduction call
RENFREW COUNTY (Renfrew) — On May 21 at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers with the Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to...
Six charged after illegal drugs seized in Renfrew
RENFREW COUNTY (Renfrew) — A large quantity of illegal drugs was seized in Renfrew. Six people were arrested without incident at the location.
On May...
Honouring local heroes on 75th anniversary of VE Day
WHITEWATER REGION ― More than one million Canadians served during the Second World War and on May 8 the 75th anniversary of Victory in...
Further steps taken to protect farm workers
ONTARIO — The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $2.25 million to help farmers better protect employees and ensure the continued...
Student assistance applications open for 2020 to 2021 school year
ONTARIO — Students most in need can apply to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) for the 2020 to 2021 school year, starting yesterday.
"Investing...
Regional Relief, Recovery Fund launched to support local economy
RENFREW COUNTY — Businesses in Renfrew County unable to access existing federal relief measures can now apply for funding under the new initiative. The...
Schools remain closed for rest of this school year
ONTARIO — Schools will remain closed for the rest of this school year. At the same time, the government is planning for the reopening...
Canada’s nuclear waste policy found to be deficient
OTTAWA — Over 100 civil society organizations and prominent scientific experts from across Canada have called on the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, federal minister of...