As we look back on the week that was, here are our most-read stories on RenfrewToday.ca:
1. MacKay Manor Inc and its community partners are getting $1.8 million in federal funding to expand and integrate existing substance use and mental health services across the county. We were at the announcement.
Government pledges $1.8 million for expanded substance use addiction program in Renfrew County
2. The Renfrew Public Library has dedicated ‘Marion’s Book Nook’ to the memory of beloved patron Marion Ferguson.
3. Ontario Provincial Police in Renfrew are seeking three suspects who robbed a downtown cannabis shop Friday, making off with about $10,000 in cannabis products and $2,000 in cash. Find the story on our website.
Police investigating robbery at downtown Renfrew cannabis shop
4. The What Would Santa Do? Foundation Drive Thru will welcome community members to pass through their festive setup inside the myFM Centre parking lot in Renfrew for a full spread of holiday cheer on Dec. 22.
5. Renfrew’s Wal-Mart has had to temporarily shut down a handful of times over the course of this past weekend after experiencing issues with their internet service and other underlying systems.
Renfrew shoppers affected over the weekend by Wal-Mart’s temporary closures
(Sherry Haaima)