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Feeling guilty after Christmas dinner? Here's how to bounce back
You're sitting down for a Christmas meal and you load up your plate. Then you go for seconds. And thirds. Then dessert is being served - and...
5h ago

Renfrew County health unit warns of rising influenza activity
Influenza cases are on the rise in the Ottawa Valley, according to the Renfrew County District Health Unit. According to a press release f...
6h ago
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18 impaired driving charges laid in eastern Ontario during Festive RIDE campaign week three
Ontario Provincial Police in the east region have charged 67 drivers with impaired operation since launching their annual Festive RIDE campa...
10h ago

Brandon Richardson seeks public support amid dispute with Lumber Kings Owner
Former Lumber Kings Head Coach Brandon Richardson, who remains front and center in the news these days, has set up a Go Fund Me page. In a s...
12h ago
Lions Clubs expand vision checks across county's elementary schools
A volunteer initiative is helping students across Renfrew County get early vision assessments that could improve their success in the classr...
12h ago

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, December 12th, as of 8...
12h ago

Pembroke Mitsubishi Presents Kings Korner: Nate Mongeau
Keeping a positive attitude during a slump is never an easy thing to do but if you are Nate Mongeau, it comes as second nature. Born in Wind...
15h ago

The Pembroke 48
Here is a look at what's going on in the town for the next 48 hours! DEC 12 Senior & Family Public Skate - Petawawa Civic Centre Arena (...
15h ago

Calabogie Peaks Kicks Off Early Season with Special Weekend Access
The team at Calabogie Peaks is making use of a little help from Mother Nature to treat the public to a little early-winter fun. Liz Murphy, ...
Dec 11, 2025

Firefighters, OPP quickly extinguish electrical fire at Pembroke Mall
An electrical fire broke out this afternoon at the Pembroke Mall. Emma, an employee at the mall's PetValu location, explained that the smal...
Dec 11, 2025

What's Good in Pembroke? More than $20K raised as Kiwanis toy and food drive continues
Roughly halfway into the Kiwanis Club of Pembroke's toy and food drive for 2025, the club has received a significant portion of the toys it ...
Dec 11, 2025

Pembroke approves 'modest' 2026 budget with $268 tax increase
After two days of deliberations by Pembroke City Council, the 2026 budget is in the record books, and it's described as a "modest"...
Dec 11, 2025

Renfrew County ends significant weather event
The County of Renfrew has ended the significant weather event that was declared earlier this week. The event, which came into effect at 8:0...
Dec 11, 2025

OPP warns early-winter ice remains dangerously unpredictable
The Ontario Provincial Police is urging people to stay clear of lakes and rivers as winter conditions take hold, warning that early-season i...
Dec 11, 2025

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, December 11th, as of...
Dec 11, 2025

The Pembroke 48
Here is a look at what's going on in the town for the next 48 hours! DEC 11 Ugly Sweater Holiday Business Networking Event - The Club House ...
Dec 11, 2025

More school bus cancellations across the Ottawa Valley after another night of heavy snow
Another stretch of heavy snow overnight means more school bus cancellations for the Ottawa Valley. So far, the Renfrew County Joint Transpor...
Dec 11, 2025

Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre appoints Julie Hollinger as new executive director
The Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre has named its newest Executive Director. According to a press release from the PMRFC's board o...
Dec 10, 2025

What's Good in the Valley? Geminid meteor shower set to light up weekend sky with up to 120 meteors an hour
Skywatchers are in for one of the brightest celestial shows of the year as the annual Geminid Meteor Shower reaches its peak late Saturday n...
Dec 10, 2025

Second annual Burger Battle serves up Big gains for United Way East Ontario
The second annual "United Way Ultimate Burger Battle" has come to a close, and the funds raised have doubled last year's tally. Un...
Dec 10, 2025

Pembroke Lumber Kings cancel game against Carleton Place Canadiens due to weather
Bad weather has led to a local hockey game being postponed. The Pembroke Lumber Kings have cancelled their match against the Carleton Place...
Dec 10, 2025

Jennifer Murphy returns as Warden for the County of Renfrew
The County of Renfrew took care of its constitutional business at the Upper Tier's Inaugural meeting this morning, and, when the session res...
Dec 10, 2025

Renfrew County declares significant weather event following snowfall warning
The County of Renfrew has declared a significant weather event amid a snowfall warning from Environment Canada across the Ottawa Valley. Th...
Dec 10, 2025

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, December 10th, as o...
Dec 10, 2025

The Pembroke 48
Here is a look at what's going on in the town for the next 48 hours! DEC 10 Physiotherapy Clinic with Whitewater Physiotherapy - Eganville &...
Dec 10, 2025

Pembroke leaders call for action on MPAC reviews and Highway 17 twinning
The Eastern Ontario Mayors' Caucus (EOMC) met in Toronto on Dec. 1 with various MPPs at Queen's Park to discuss matters affecting Pembroke a...
Dec 10, 2025

School buses cancelled across Ottawa Valley as communities brace for heavy snowfall
Environment Canada and local school buses agree that today will not be for the faint of heart. The Renfrew County Joint Transportation Conso...
Dec 10, 2025

Former Lumber Kings Head Coach Brandon Richardson takes to Facebook once again
Former Lumber Kings Head Coach Brandon Richardson remains in the news with yet another viral Facebook post taking aim at his dismissal and t...
Dec 10, 2025

What's Good in Pembroke? Student originally from Deep River participates in Youth Parliament of Canada
A student originally from the Deep River area got the chance to take in a unique civic education experience inside Ottawa's Senate chambers...
Dec 09, 2025

Renfrew County among six Ontario regions gaining expanded French-language government services
Francophones in the Renfrew County area will be able to access more provincial services in French soon according to a recent announcement fr...
Dec 09, 2025
