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OPP reminds families to talk safety during March Break
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding families to make safety a priority as children prepare for March Break next week. Police are encouraging parents and guardians to take time to talk wit...
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Epilepsy Canada highlights need for awareness as Purple Day approaches
As Purple Day for Epilepsy approaches on March 26, Canadians are being encouraged to learn more about the neurological condition and show their support by wearing purple. Purple Day is recognized arou...
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The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. ALL MONTH: Renfrew's NHA/NHL Birthplace Museum wants to take you to the big leagues this April! Visit the Museum inside the ...
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What's Good in Renfrew? "A Larger-Than-Life Performer:" friends remember Lawrence Mahusky
The theatre community in the Ottawa Valley will miss Lawrence Mahusky's towering personality, according to a close friend. Julie Laroque first met the late Mahusky, who passed away at the age of 60 ba...
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The week that was: top stories from March 7-14
Today we're taking a look at the week that was, here are some of the top stories published between March 7 and March 14. 1. Shoppers Drug Mart owner very excited to get the operation going this Friday...
Mar 15, 2026
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Take 'er to Dacre this St. Paddy's Day! The community will host it's St. Patrick's Day party this Saturday, March 14t...
Mar 14, 2026
Ontario Grants $230K to expand arts programming in Ottawa Valley
The Ontario government is providing $230,700 through the Ontario Trillium Foundation's Grow program to support the Ottawa Valley Community Arts Open Studio in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke. The funding w...
Mar 13, 2026
All aboard! Buses to Canadian Tulip Festival leaving from select locations in Renfrew County
Every year the City of Ottawa hosts the Canadian Tulip Festival; a commemoration of the sacrifice made by over 7,500 Canadian soldiers for the liberation of the Netherlands in WW2. During the liberati...
Mar 13, 2026
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Community mourns Renfrew performer and mentor Lawrence Mahusky
The Ottawa Valley's theatre community has lost a man who was known by many as larger than life. Friends and family are mourning following the announcement that Renfrew-native Lawrence Mahusky, who spe...
Mar 13, 2026
