
Maple Syrup Season off to slow start, but yields expected to hold
There are few commodities more Canadian than maple syrup-and fewer still that are more pervasive originating from Canada worldwide. Statistics Canada says that last year, nearly $80.4 million in worldwide maple syrup sales was generated here in Canada. Ray Bonenberg is a Sugar Maker with Mapleside Sugar Bush in centra...
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Garrison Petawawa announces gradual security enhancements"
In a memorandum issued late last week, it's announced that changes are underway at Garrison Petawawa as the garrison works to strengthen local security measures in the weeks and months ahead. These upgrades will be implemented gradually as part of a phased, long-term plan consistent with national and international stan...
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Edward Jones advisors celebrate opening of new Lake Street office
A local branch office of one of the largest financial services companies in North America celebrated the opening of its new location in downtown Pembroke this week. Employees at the new Edward Jones office located at 270 Lake Street were joined by Mayor Ron Gervais and MP Cheryl Gallant for a ribbon cutting ceremony on...
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Community Grant Program now accepting applications in Pembroke
The City of Pembroke is inviting applications for its Community Grant Program, offering financial support to not-for-profit groups that provide local recreation services. Pembroke Deputy Mayor Brian Abdallah says this is the second year the grant has been made available through the City of Pembroke Parks and Recreation...
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What's Good in The Valley? Senators, Algonquin Nation explore economic partnership at LeBreton Flats
The Algonquin Anishinabe Nation and Senators Sports & Entertainment have announced they are collaborating on plans to build a lasting economic partnership, guided by a shared vision for the development of lands at LeBreton Flats, in line with the area's master concept plan. Chief of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan F...
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The Pembroke 48
Here is a look at what's going on in the town for the next 48 hours! MAR 28 Singo Night - 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Get ready for a night of SINGO (Music Bingo) and Karaoke at The BLVD Pub Bar & Grill in Petawawa! Instead of the Regular bingo, you know, listen to different songs for the numbers and mark them down!! Res...
Mar 28, 2026

Phased security changes coming to Garrison Petawawa
Security changes are set to roll out at Garrison Petawawa over the coming months as part of a long-term effort to strengthen protection measures at the military installation. Officials say the enhancements will be introduced gradually in phases and are aligned with broader national and international security practices....
Mar 27, 2026

Petawawa resident loses over $100K in crypto scam
According to the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) OPP, an individual in Petawawa has lost over $100,000 in a long-standing cryptocurrency investment scam. This Wednesday (March 25) at approximately 1:30 p.m., UOV OPP were notified of the fraud and began their investigation which is ongoing. "While this investigation rema...
Mar 27, 2026
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OPP investigating SUV theft in Petawawa
Police in eastern Ontario are investigating the theft of a sport utility vehicle from a residential driveway in Petawawa. The Ontario Provincial Police say the vehicle, a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, was taken from a home on Hummingbird Lane at about 3:30 a.m. on March 25. Investigators say the SUV is grey and was bea...
Mar 27, 2026

Renfrew County Warden calls Ontario budget 'status quo' for Ottawa Valley
A provincial budget without surprises is not necessarily a bad thing, according to Renfrew County Warden Jennifer Murphy. The Ontario government's promise to increase spending on a few key municipal priorities is promising, but Murphy says the province's 2026 budget announcement on Thursday was status quo for the Ottaw...
Mar 27, 2026
