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OPP · RenfrewWhat do you do when you come across someone who could be suffering from a drug overdose? That’s a question many don’t have the answer too. Constable Shawn Peever from the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP tells us what the best thing to do is.
https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/436/files/2024/05/may7-shawn1.mp3 Peever says another option is to provide first aid. https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/43…See the Story
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: OPP shed light on ‘what do do’ when someone is experiencing a drug overdose
Renfrew, Ontario · RenfrewIt’s a case where the prodigal child wants to come home.
https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/2121/files/2024/05/may-8-stacey-howard-fair-relocation-3.mp3 That’s Stacy Howard, General Manager of the Arnprior Ag Society. Renfrew County’s first Agricultural Society was formed in McNab Township in 1854, and the first fair held just months after Confederation in 1867 at Balmer Island, later called Stewartville. The fair mo…See the Story
The Caravan of the Valley Ag Festival Wants to Return to its McNab Township Roots
Environment Canada · RenfrewCanadian Nuclear Laboratories’ Chalk River site is again in the news following an incident involving toxic sewage earlier this year. Officials say CNL discharged toxic sewage at the Chalk River site, located along the Ottawa River. The incident, which was outlined in a recent CBC Indigenous story, occurred during peak fish spawning season and resulted in Environment Canada issuing a compliance direction. Environment Canada confirmed that in la…See the Story
CNL discharged toxic sewage at Chalk River site during peak fish spawning season
Renfrew, Ontario · RenfrewMcNab-Braeside Township officials are again appealing to the public after a blatant instance of vandalism at the municipality’s ball field at White Lake Park Tuesday afternoon. The incident comes after a string of concerning recent cases of damage to various township parks. In this incident, a vehicle of some sort was used on the field to make donuts/circles and deep ridges on the diamond, rendering it unusable for the evening’s scheduled mino…See the Story
Vandalism continues to frustrate McNab-Braeside officials, community
Education · RenfrewAs Emergency Preparedness Week continues, the Township of Greater Madawaska is highlighting the importance of education and preparation surrounding wildfires. It’s a topic likely to hit close to home in the municipality. In June 2023, a wildfire fire broke out June 4 on an island on Centennial Lake. The fire then spread to land, at one point growing to 50 hectares in size. “After evacuations, high levels of fear, and the incredible dedication …See the Story
Greater Madawaska highlights wildfire education during Emergency Preparedness Week
Oil and Gas Sector · RenfrewIf you’re headed to the pumps today, here’s some information you may want to see. We’ve compiled a list of gas prices in Arnprior, Renfrew and Pembroke, on Wednesday, May 8, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar, Madawaska Boulevard $1.62.9 MacEwen, Madawaska Boulevard $1.62.6 Stinson, Madawaska Boulevard $1.69.9 Canadian Tire, Daniel Street $1.62.9 Shell, Daniel Street $1.62.9 Mr. Gas, Daniel Street $1.62…See the Story
Today’s gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Renfrew, Ontario · RenfrewHere is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO Wednesday: The Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market is now located outdoors at QUAKER FOODS PARK. It’ll run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday: Meet Your Match Volunteer Fair. The event runs from noon until 4 p.m. at the YMCA of Central East Ontario on Aylmer Street. Thursday: Activity Haven is hosting its Mother’s Day Tea event from 2 until 3 p.m. LOCAL SPORTS…See the Story
