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Ottawa Valley fire departments receive new wildfire fighting equipment
Firefighters across the Ottawa Valley have some new tools in the fight against wildfires. GlobalMedic, a not-for-profit relief charity, rece...
3h ago

Serious collision closes Highway 17 in Head, Clara and Maria area
Highway 17 is closed in the Head, Clara and Maria area after a serious head-on collision involving a motorcycle and a car. Police say the c...
3h ago

Three hospitalized after carbon monoxide incident at Laurentian Valley restaurant
Three employees were taken to hospital Sunday after emergency crews responded to a carbon monoxide incident at Beachburger in Laurentian Val...
4h ago

Pembroke Pride celebrates inclusion and community spirit at Shamrock Park
It was rainbows and sunshine in Shamrock Park this past Saturday as Pembroke held its annual Pride festivities celebrating the LGBTQ2S+ comm...
Jun 27, 2026

East Side Mario's reopens in Pembroke after major renovations
One of Pembroke's longest-standing and most popular family eateries reopened its doors Saturday following the completion of a facelift both ...
Jun 27, 2026

What's Good in the Valley? Wild Grounded Retreats seeking applicants for upcoming women's retreats
A company offering private women's retreats in the Ottawa Valley is looking for some people to sign up for upcoming retreats. Julie Edwards ...
Jun 26, 2026

Airborne Petawawa to host World Skydiving Day events and Veteran Boogie
The woman behind a local skydiving business is highlighting some events coming up over the summer to help get Ottawa Valley residents into t...
Jun 26, 2026

City of Pembroke wins award for Ottawa River Transit project
Ottawa River Transit received some recognition for its strides to improve public transportation in the Ottawa Valley, and Pembroke's Directo...
Jun 26, 2026

Kendyl's Caring for Kids returns with summer Ice Cream Fundraiser
As the summer sun shines on The Valley it's time once again for the annual Ice Cream Social fundraiser held in memory of the late Kendyl Sm...
Jun 26, 2026

Upper Ottawa Valley OPP stepping up road and boat patrols for Canada Day travel
A heavier police presence is expected on roads and waterways across the Upper Ottawa Valley this weekend as the Ontario Provincial Police la...
Jun 26, 2026

North Algona Wilberforce Tractor Pull returns with brand-new demolition derby
One of the most exciting events in Eganville last summer is back this weekend. The North Algona Wilberforce Recreation Committee's Tractor, ...
Jun 26, 2026

Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Here's our daily look at the cost of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. We've compiled the list of gas prices on Friday, June 26 as of 8:30 a.m...
Jun 26, 2026

Emergency road closure on Bronx Street
Effective immediately until repaired, Bronx Street between Douglas Street and the mall entrance will be closed for emergency infrastructure ...
Jun 26, 2026

The Pembroke 48
Here is a look at what's going on in the town for the next 48 hours! If you're looking for something to do around Pembroke and Petawawa over...
Jun 26, 2026

What's Good in Pembroke? Festival Hall adds two country music concerts to fall lineup
Festival Hall is gearing up for a fall full of country music performances here in Pembroke. Dorian Pearce, the hall's director, says two cou...
Jun 25, 2026

Search halted, investigation continues for missing Mansfield-et-Pontefract man
The search for a missing Mansfield-et-Pontefract man has reportedly been put on hold. The Sûreté du Québec has been look...
Jun 25, 2026

Historic Cessna L-19 Bird Dog to fly over Garrison Petawawa on June 26
A historic military aircraft is scheduled to fly over Garrison Petawawa on Friday as part of a change of command ceremony for the 2nd Regime...
Jun 25, 2026

East Side Mario's Pembroke marks grand reopening June 27 with food bank fundraiser
East Side Mario's in Pembroke is set to mark the completion of extensive renovations with a grand reopening celebration this weekend. The re...
Jun 25, 2026

Movie Night in the Park returns to Pembroke this summer
Outdoor movie nights are set to return to Pembroke this summer as the city launches another season of Movie Night in the Park at the Riverwa...
Jun 25, 2026

Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Here's our daily look at the cost of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. We've compiled the list of gas prices on Thursday, June 25 as of 8:30 a...
Jun 25, 2026

The Pembroke 48
Here is a look at what's going on in the town for the next 48 hours! If you're looking for something to do around Pembroke and Petawawa over...
Jun 25, 2026

Petawawa's Katie Laprade earns best-in-show at Ottawa Ontario Grooming Show
A local pet groomer showed off her skills with a first-place finish at a competition in Ottawa this past weekend. Katie Laprade, a certified...
Jun 24, 2026

"Cultivating Community" seminar featuring CBC gardening personality coming to Algonquin College
The Co-Chair for the Carefor Community Garden is inviting Ottawa Valley residents to attend a presentation early next month at Algonquin Col...
Jun 24, 2026

Downtown Pembroke BIA hosting Buy Ontario, Buy Canada Day business tour
The Downtown Pembroke Business Improvement Area (BIA) is getting ready to celebrate a new provincial initiative to promote and commemorate l...
Jun 24, 2026

Local food banks benefit from Warden's Golf Tournament
A day on the links will help fill shelves at local food banks. The annual Renfrew County Warden's Golf Tournament held on June 19th at the W...
Jun 24, 2026

What's Good in Pembroke? Youth performance of "The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood" comes to Festival Hall this Sunday
Members of the youth theatre club at Festival Hall are preparing to showcase the play they've been working on since March. Program director ...
Jun 24, 2026

Pembroke Street West road closure extended till Friday
A road closure on a section of Pembroke Street West will remain in effect longer than originally planned as infrastructure work continues in...
Jun 24, 2026

Cheryl Jordan receives Upper Ottawa Valley Chamber Lifetime Achievement Award
The Upper Ottawa Valley Chamber of Commerce has named longtime Petawawa business owner Cheryl Jordan as the recipient of its Lifetime Achiev...
Jun 24, 2026

Pembroke Regional Hospital unveils patient-centred Rights and Responsibilities update
Pembroke Regional Hospital says a newly revised Patient Rights and Responsibilities document has been created with patients and families at ...
Jun 24, 2026

Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Here's our daily look at the cost of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. We've compiled the list of gas prices on Wednesday, June 24 as of 8:30 ...
Jun 24, 2026

