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08/27/2024

Breaking NewsCommunityNews City votes to reject The Grind’s offer to buy current location By Terry Fleurie - July 23, 2024 332 Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Jerry Novack, executive director at The Grind said he was very disappointed with council’s decision to not accept their purchase of...

08/27/2024

Breaking NewsCommunityMunicipalNews Renfrew’s Ma-te-Way expansion was 115 percent over budget for a total of $38.7 million By R. Bruce McIntyre, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter - August 20, 2024 100 Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email An aerial photo of the expanded MyFM Centre, formerly kn...

08/27/2024

Breaking NewsCommunityNews Annual powwow attracts record number of dancers – Theme focuses on inspiring the youth through culture and traditions By Terry Fleurie - August 20, 2024 112 Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Visiting dancer Laura Loal LeBreton displays her beautiful shawl as she danc...

08/27/2024

Breaking NewsCommunityNews Killaloe’s Irish Gathering dubbed another success By Gerald Tracey, Publisher - August 20, 2024 120 Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Rachelle Clayton serves up tea to Roger McElhinney at the Killaloe Seniors Friendship Club, as Bill Brock and John Curtis enjoy their...

02/28/2024

Home Breaking News Gerard O’Malley influenced many lives in Barry’s Bay and area Breaking NewsCommunityNews Gerard O’Malley influenced many lives in Barry’s Bay and area By Eganville Leader - February 27, 2024 11 Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Gerard O'Malley, pictured with his friend...

08/29/2023

Home News Highway 17 closed down twice in 24 hours due to collisions Breaking NewsCommunityNews Highway 17 closed down twice in 24 hours due to collisions By Eganville Leader - August 29, 2023 4 Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Renfrew – Two accidents on Highway 17 almost exactly 24 hours apa...

08/22/2023

Home Breaking News Eviction notice leaves long-time tenant facing bankruptcy Dave Bennett, owner of Marshall’s Construction and Welding, is heartbroken his company is being evicted by the Town of Renfrew. The move could leave 20 people out of a job. Breaking NewsCommunityMembers OnlyNews Eviction ...

08/01/2023

Home Sports Canoers win Yukon River Quest, put Golden Lake on the map Breaking NewsSports Canoers win Yukon River Quest, put Golden Lake on the map By Debbi Christinck - August 1, 2023 4 Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Golden Lake – The Golden Lake Crew is turning heads and making the small ...

08/01/2023

Breaking NewsCommunity Father Grant Neville passes away at age 81 By Terry Fleurie - August 1, 2023 4 Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Pembroke – A retired priest from the Diocese of Pembroke who passed away Friday at the age of 81 is being remembered for his willingness to help anyone, for h...

07/26/2023

Home News Harvey was a straight shooter and people person Breaking NewsCommunityMunicipalNews Harvey was a straight shooter and people person By Debbi Christinck - July 25, 2023 4 Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Golden Lake — He was a straight shooter and a people person. You knew where you ...

07/25/2023

Please pass on any information to the OPP.

Home News Ugly graffiti disheartens caboose volunteers Breaking NewsCommunityMunicipalNews Ugly graffiti disheartens caboose volunteers By Debbi Christinck - July 25, 2023 6 Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Renfrew – Seeing ugly graffiti painted on the bright yellow newly-painted caboose on T...

07/25/2023

Home News Saving the Beachburg Arena Breaking NewsCommunityMunicipalNewsUncategorized Saving the Beachburg Arena By Debbi Christinck - July 25, 2023 9 Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Beachburg – When Archie Vereyken heard the Beachburg Arena was set to be closed by the municipality, it broke...

07/18/2023

Breaking NewsCommunityNews Do we really need Catholic schools anymore? By Eganville Leader - July 18, 2023 10 Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Guest Column Fr. Steve Ballard The following is a copy on an email sent Father Steve Ballard to the Renfrew County Catholic District Board office in Pem...

07/18/2023

Home News Kindness Rocks project coming to Eganville Breaking NewsCommunityNews Kindness Rocks project coming to Eganville By Debbi Christinck - July 18, 2023 3 Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Eganville – Michelle Hyrski is looking forward to spreading a little kindness, creating some fun wi...

07/13/2023

Home News Windstorm hits Smith’s Bay Campsite Breaking NewsCommunityNews Windstorm hits Smith’s Bay Campsite By Gerald Tracey - July 11, 2023 3 Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Eganville – Heavy winds accompanied by a torrential downpour uprooted several trees and damaged four or five rec...

07/12/2023

Home News Man jumps from bridge but no missing person reported Breaking NewsCommunityMunicipalNews Man jumps from bridge but no missing person reported By Terry Fleurie - July 11, 2023 3 Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Combermere – Although there was an extensive search following the witness...

07/12/2023

Breaking NewsMunicipalNews Coun. Tabbert exonerated in complaint By Debbi Christinck - July 11, 2023 2 Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Cobden – Whitewater Region Councillor Connie Tabbert has been exonerated in a Code of Conduct complaint filed against her. A report received by the law firm ...

07/11/2023

Home Monthly Feature The end of an era as O’Grady’s prepares to close News The end of an era as O’Grady’s prepares to close By Debbi Christinck - July 11, 2023 12 Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Eganville — When O’Grady Brother’s Garage began in 1953, there were several garages i...

07/11/2023

Restricted Fire Zone lifted for Ontario on Tuesday afternoon but Level 2 Fire Ban in place for Bonnechere Valley. Check with your municipality to see what Fire Bans are in place.

Home News Restricted Fire Zone lifted for Ontario File fire photo from Centennial Lake fire by Mike Coates. Breaking NewsCommunityMunicipalNews Restricted Fire Zone lifted for Ontario By Debbi Christinck - July 11, 2023 3 Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Eganville – The Restricted Fire Zone ....

07/04/2023

Congrats!

Home News O’Grady’s garage and flower shop sold to become new Eganville ambulance base Breaking NewsCommunityMunicipalNews O’Grady’s garage and flower shop sold to become new Eganville ambulance base By Debbi Christinck - July 4, 2023 11 Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Eganville – O....

07/04/2023

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Home News Petawawa businesses destroyed and apartment occupants displaced Breaking NewsCommunityMunicipalNews Petawawa businesses destroyed and apartment occupants displaced By Terry Fleurie - July 4, 2023 9 Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Petawawa – Two business were destroyed late Monday n...

07/04/2023

Nice to see everyone out enjoying Canada Day!

Home News CANADA DAY FUN! Pancake breakfast at Melissa Bishop park with Dayna Musclow and Annabelle Scheuneman serving. Breaking NewsCommunityNews CANADA DAY FUN! By Eganville Leader - July 4, 2023 21 Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email With gorgeous weather and lots of red and white everywhere, C...

06/29/2023

Home News Mayor Brose cautiously optimistic as design plans unveiled for Golden Lake intersection Breaking NewsCommunityMembers OnlyMunicipalNews Mayor Brose cautiously optimistic as design plans unveiled for Golden Lake intersection By Debbi Christinck - June 27, 2023 15 Share Facebook Twitter Link...

06/28/2023

Home News New mascot for EDPS introduced marking National Indigenous Peoples Day Breaking NewsCommunityNews New mascot for EDPS introduced marking National Indigenous Peoples Day By R. Bruce McIntyre - June 27, 2023 7 Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Eganville – As the sounds of drummers from...

06/27/2023

Our condolences again.

Home News One last ride for trucker to Pikwakanagan Breaking NewsCommunityNews One last ride for trucker to Pikwakanagan By Terry Fleurie - June 27, 2023 10 Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Pikwakangan – Keith McGuire was known for his love of family, friends and his career as a truck driver ...

06/27/2023

Home News Marquardt and Gagnon court appearances Breaking NewsCommunityNews Marquardt and Gagnon court appearances By R. Bruce McIntyre - June 27, 2023 16 Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Pembroke — It was a busy week for Ontario Court of Justice Jeffery Richardson as he presided over some on...

06/27/2023

Believe it or not!

Home News It’s raining money in Douglas as $800 flies into the sky Breaking NewsCommunityNewsSports It’s raining money in Douglas as $800 flies into the sky By Debbi Christinck - June 27, 2023 6 Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Douglas – It was raining money around the steeple of St. Mich...

06/20/2023

Home Community Wilno Tavern changes hands The Tavern has been sold and both new owner Wendell Henry and long-time owner Corinne Higgins were all smiles last Friday afternoon. Her last day will be this week after four decades at what is locally known as a Valley institution with good food, great musi...

06/20/2023

Our prayers go out for the families and loved ones of the crew members.

Home News Chinook helicopter crashes into Ottawa River with two reported missing The Ottawa River in the area by the Twin Rivers Golf Club where the helicopter is believed to have gone down. Breaking NewsCommunityNews Chinook helicopter crashes into Ottawa River with two reported missing By Terry Fl...

06/20/2023

Home Community Marianhill receives $59 million for large expansion and modernization Pembroke Mayor Ron Gervais, Building Care Campaign Chair Hec Clouthier, MPP John Yakabuski, Marianhill (MH) Executive Director Linda Tracey, Ontario Minister of Long-Term Care Paul Calandra, MH Foundation Chair Glen...