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What's Good in Pembroke? Local author's launch event for novel Hail Mary comes to Petawawa next month
A local author is celebrating the launch of her first novel in a few weeks and inviting the community to take part in the festivities. Eliza...
3h ago

Yellow Watch Severe Thunderstorm Notice Issued
More severe weather is headed towards the Pembroke area this afternoon. Environment Canada has issued a Yellow Watch - Severe Thunderstorm n...
6h ago

Free workshops to help Eastern Ontario communities prepare for rail trail tourism
Eastern Ontario businesses and community organizations will have an opportunity to learn how to benefit from the development of the Eastern ...
8h ago

Petawawa Heritage Village offers guided tours this summer
The Petawawa Heritage Village is welcoming visitors for another season of guided tours highlighting the history of the Upper Ottawa Valley. ...
9h 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 Wednesday, August 12 as of 8:3...
11h ago

Cobden Fair to mark 167 years August 28-30
The Cobden Fair is marking 167 years in 2026. The long running event is set for August 28th to 30th and will feature a midway, various agric...
12h ago

Back-to-school costs putting pressure on local families
The cost of sending kids back to school is going up, along with everything else. New research (Field Agent Canada) shows Canadian families w...
12h ago

The Pembroke 48
Here's a quick snapshot of what's happening around town over the next 48 hours. TODAY: Family Play Troop through EarlyON continues this Wedn...
14h ago

What's good in the Valley? Hospice Renfrew Golf Classic returns to Renfrew Golf Club this week
Time is running out to take part in one of the most anticipated dates in the Ottawa Valley's golfing season. Hospice Renfrew's annual Golf C...
Aug 11, 2026

Petawawa Heritage Festival set for Aug. 21 to 23
The Petawawa Heritage Village will celebrate the Ottawa Valley's history and traditions later this month with its annual Heritage Festival. ...
Aug 11, 2026

Update: Highway 17 reopened between Chalk River and Deep River, power outage ongoing
Highway 17 has reopened between Wiley Road and Chalk River. The road closed earlier today after a collision involving a transport truck down...
Aug 11, 2026

Thousands without power after Highway 17 crash downs power lines
There is a major power outage in the Upper Ottawa Valley this afternoon, as a result of an accident on Highway 17. Hydro One says 5,474 home...
Aug 11, 2026

Forced Road in Pembroke to close Wednesday for construction
A section of Forced Road in Pembroke will be closed to traffic Wednesday as road construction continues in the area. The closure will be in ...
Aug 11, 2026

Festival Hall to host two debates ahead of Pembroke municipal election
Pembroke residents will have an opportunity to hear directly from candidates in the 2026 municipal election as Festival Hall @ L'Équi...
Aug 11, 2026

Laurentian Valley man charged after alleged threats against police, justice system
Upper Ottawa Valley OPP have charged a Laurentian Valley Township resident following an investigation into threats allegedly made against po...
Aug 11, 2026

Killaloe resident facing numerous charges following child exploitation investigation
Police have arrested and charged a 27-year-old Killaloe resident following a child sexual exploitation investigation. Police say a search wa...
Aug 11, 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 Tuesday, August 11 as of 8:30 ...
Aug 11, 2026

The Pembroke 48
Here's a quick snapshot of what's happening around town over the next 48 hours. TODAY: The City of Pembroke public meeting on proposed amend...
Aug 11, 2026

Growing Up on the Farm: Homestead de Vries - powered by Kubota
Klaas and Johanna de Vries made the move from the Netherlands to Canada and the Ottawa Valley in hopes of finding the space and opportunity ...
Aug 11, 2026

What's Good in the Valley? Ottawa Valley Buskerfest returns to Pembroke this weekend
An annual two-night celebration of street performers is coming to the Ottawa Valley in just a few days. Bethea Summers of the Downtown Pembr...
Aug 10, 2026

Update: Tornado Red Warning Ended for Pembroke, Yellow Watch Still in Effect
Update at 4:45 p.m.: Environment Canada has downgraded the Yellow Warning - Severe Thunderstorm to a Yellow Watch. Update at 4:26 p.m.: Envi...
Aug 10, 2026

Two-time Catch the Ace winner turning luck into tropical girls' trip
Ruth Philp of Janetville, Ont., is celebrating another big Catch the Ace win and putting the proceeds toward an epic girls' getaway. Philp w...
Aug 10, 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 Monday, August 10 as of 8:30 a...
Aug 10, 2026

Gillan Rutz "This Valley I Call Home" in Deep River Thursday August 20th
The Ottawa Valley's favorite raconteur Gillan Rutz is continuing his nearly year long run of his show "This Valley I call Home" an...
Aug 10, 2026

The Pembroke 48
Here's a quick snapshot of what's happening around town over the next 48 hours. TODAY: Baby Tales takes place this Monday, August 10, from 1...
Aug 10, 2026

Four-Legged Fun Takes Over Petawawa Point for the 6th annual Doggy Paddle
Sunday at Petawawa Point Beach, it was all about wagging tails, paddlers and family fun as the sixth annual Ottawa Valley Doggy Paddle took ...
Aug 10, 2026

What's good in the Valley: Think rinks are just for hockey? Upper Ottawa Valley Ringette wants to change that
As communities across the Ottawa Valley begin their seasonal return to their local rinks, one group is eager to show that there's more on th...
Aug 09, 2026
Pembroke Regional Hospital Catch the Ace winner takes home $8,676 as jackpot nears $100,000
A Pembroke-area resident is celebrating after winning $8,676 in the latest Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation Catch the Ace draw. Katheri...
Aug 07, 2026

Renfrew County public and Catholic schools to start 2026-27 academic year before Labour Day
Back to school is coming a little earlier than some students might expect this year, according to the Chief Executive Officer of the Renfrew...
Aug 07, 2026

Petawawa unveils new sign celebrating community history and culture
The much-anticipated "Petawawa" sign was unveiled this morning in the presence of county dignitaries and dozens of people who had ...
Aug 07, 2026

