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Renfrew, Ontario · RenfrewA major project expected to come in under budget was welcome news for Renfrew Town Councillors. Council awarded construction of O’Brien Road from Mask Road to Wrangler Road to Thomas Cavanaugh Construction for around $4.3 million, plus a little more than $500,000 already paid for the project’s management and design. The total comes to about $1 million less than the $6 million that the town had expected, with as much as $3 million of the bill bei…See the Story
Town of Renfrew puts final phase of O’Brien Road reconstruction into motion
Renfrew, Ontario · RenfrewA recent dispute in Beachburg devolved into much more than a simple disagreement. The Upper Ottawa Valley OPP were called to a residence in the village at around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 12th, after a property dispute that led to an assault, threats, and a damaged television. Police say one of the parties involved wielded a knife during the incident, and edged weapons were seized during their investigation, although no serious injuries were rep…See the Story
Beachburg man racks up 10 charges in total after weekend dispute turns violent
Renfrew, Ontario · RenfrewHe’s an accomplished filmmaker and producer who grew up in Renfrew but it’s not a film or music that’s bringing him back for a visit – it’s unicorns! Toronto-based Graham Folkema, a professor of TV and Film at Conestoga College and founder of Folkstar Productions, took a decidedly different tack with his latest project – a children’s book named ‘Unicorns Really Love Cupcakes.’ Folkema is bringing his book to the Renfrew Public Library this Fri…See the Story
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Author Graham Folkema brings ‘Unicorns Really Love Cupcakes’ to the Renfrew library
Real Estate · RenfrewThe latest data suggests that there might be some momentum building in the local real estate market. The Renfrew County Real Estate Board’s April recap says the 151 units sold last month were down 5.6% against April 2023, but the 455 homes sold over the start of 2024 are a 23.3% gain against that same time period last year. That was buoyed by a sharp climb in residential listings: 297 units went on the market in April, and there were 458 active …See the Story
Could Renfrew County’s real estate market be picking up steam?
Renfrew, Ontario · RenfrewWith an incident that occurred in Ottawa regarding poison-laced bread found throughout a grassy area that is known to be frequented by locals walking their dogs- here are some tips to follow if you think your pet ingested a poisonous substance. If you think your pet might have swallowed something harmful but isn’t showing symptoms yet, it’s crucial to keep calm. Panicking could stress them out more. The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society recommend …See the Story
Ottawa poison-laced bread incident spurs urgent pet safety measures
Oil and Gas Sector · RenfrewDo you need gas? We’ve got some information that should prove helpful. Arnprior’s listed prices are still coming in slightly higher than in other locations. We’ve compiled a list of gas prices in Arnprior, Renfrew and Pembroke, on Wednesday, May 15, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar, Madawaska Boulevard $1.59.9 MacEwen, Madawaska Boulevard $1.59.9 Stinson, Madawaska Boulevard $1.69.9 Canadian Tire, Daniel…See the Story
Today’s gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Sanctions · RenfrewRenfrew Reeve Peter Emon continued his test of Town Council’s desire for accountability on Tuesday night. Emon put forward a motion on Tuesday to remove Councillor Clint McWhirter from all committees, groups, and boards in relation to an off-site meeting with three other councillors that happened in early March of 2023.
https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/773/files/2024/05/may-14-emon-round-deux-1.mp3 Emon notes that …See the Story