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Renfrew, Ontario · RenfrewNext week is sure to put a smile on the faces of folks at Renfrew and Area Seniors Home Support. They have been chosen as this year’s recipients of the local Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie Campaign, with their volunteers set to begin decorating hundreds of cookies at both Renfrew locations this weekend. Campaign Ambassador Christine Mulvihill tells myFM the money will support the many programs they run to help local seniors and adults with disabiliti…See the Story
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Renfrew’s Seniors Home Support all smiles teaming with Tim’s for a delicious campaign
Renfrew, Ontario · RenfrewApril is Autism Acceptance Month and the Renfrew Public Library invites the public to join in efforts to raise awareness to promote autism acceptance, as well as celebrate neurodiversity and individual differences throughout the community. The library has recently added a kit to its connection, creativity and caring collection. The new item is called the child sensory kit, and it includes a weighted blanket, ear mufflers, robot fidget toy, glow…See the Story
Renfrew library adds sensory kit to collection during Autism Acceptance Month
Poverty · RenfrewIt’s an organization that works to support children living in poverty and after a pause in activities to work on some planning, and with a new face at the helm, it’s back and there are some exciting things on the way. Chéla Breckon is the new executive director of the Renfrew County Child Poverty Action Network (CPAN) and she’s excited to share with the community some of the many exciting things going on. Among the exciting announcements, says…See the Story
‘Organized, inspired and ready to take action’: Renfrew County CPAN makes comeback after planning pause
Renfrew, Ontario · RenfrewDespite one recent vote on a new offer, workers at Magellan Aerospace Haleys remain on strike. More than 300 members of Local 4820 United Steelworkers have been on strike for five weeks. A vote earlier this month could have ended the labour action, explained Jennifer McMaster, president of Local 4820. Despite the union recommending the settlement, 63 per cent of those who voted opted to continue striking.
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Strike at Magellan Aerospace Haley plant stretches into fifth week
Plastics · RenfrewCanada is seeking to get a better handle on how much plastic is being produced in the country by forcing companies that make it to report annually on what they produce. Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault recently announced the national plastics registry – the day before negotiations for a global treaty to end plastic waste got underway in Ottawa. Guilbeault is a key player in the talks, which aim to establish an international agreement to…See the Story
Canada to force plastic makers to report how much they make, reuse and recycle
Oil and Gas Sector · RenfrewIs your fuel light on? If it’s time to fill up, here’s some info on local gas prices in Arnprior, Renfrew and Pembroke, on Wednesday, April 24, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar, Madawaska Boulevard $1.70.9 MacEwen, Madawaska Boulevard $1.70.6 Stinson, Madawaska Boulevard $1.79.9 Canadian Tire, Daniel Street $1.70.9 Shell, Daniel Street $1.70.9 Mr. Gas, Daniel Street $1.70.9 Ultramar, White Lake Road $1.70.…See the Story
Today’s gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Renfrew, Ontario · RenfrewHeading to an online casino could have you risking more than you bargained for. Our local OPP, alongside the Investigations and Enforcement Bureau and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, is reminding Ottawa Valley residents to use caution when accessing online casinos through advertisements on social media. This comes after police were alerted back on April 11th to a suspected fraudulent ad for an online gaming platform supposedly host…See the Story
Local police warn Valley not to roll the dice on a phony online casino
Renfrew, Ontario · RenfrewRenfrew Council was not receptive to a motion to strip power from one of their own on Tuesday night. Town Reeve Peter Emon put what he considers a test of the council’s accountability into action at their latest council meeting, bringing forward a motion of notice to strip sitting Councilor John McDonald of his committee, group, and board duties following what Emon felt were inaccurate and misleading statements made about his tenure and effecti…See the Story
