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Oil and Gas Sector · RenfrewHere’s our daily look at the cost of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. We’ve compiled the list of gas prices on Friday, Feb. 21 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the Run, Madawaska Boulevard $1.4.6 MacEwen, Madawaska Boulevard $1.44.6 Stinson, Madawaska Boulevard $1.57.9 Canadian Tire, Daniel Street $1.42.9 Shell and Circle K, Daniel Street $1.49.9 Waypoint & Mobil, Daniel Street $1.49.6 Ultramar, Whit…See the Story
Today’s gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Renfrew, Ontario · RenfrewIt was a chilly “ground breaking” ceremony at the Glenn Arthur Rink at the Nick Smith Centre Friday (February 14th), as the long-awaited NSC refurbishment has begun. Arnprior Recreation Director Graeme Ivory updates us. https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/2121/files/2025/02/feb-18-graeme-ivory-nsc-renos-on-1.mp3 Ivory notes an irony that keeps sticking in his mind. https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/b…See the Story
Rebirthing Arnprior’s Nick Smith Centre
Pembroke, Ontario · PembrokeDriving into work used to be a labour of love for Teri Loretto. She was always eager to arrive at the college, eager to see her students and mentor them in her dual role as the program coordinator for both the scriptwriting and performing arts programs. For the past week, however, it’s become a stark reminder of what just happened, and what may come in the future. She’s loved this job for half a decade. But soon, the scriptwriting and performing…See the Story
Confusion, frustration and contemplation as Algonquin College calls for program cuts – Algonquin Times
Renfrew, Ontario · RenfrewJob hunters across Renfrew County are curious about the direction of the local labour market going into 2025, and the experts say that it’s a familiar story. Sherri Harris, the job developer with Renfrew’s ontrac office, says the top needs in the region are trending towards manufacturers like Mativ (the former SCAPA Tape) and Roseburg Forest Products, tourism opportunities like Splash Valley Works, seasonal opportunities in private construction,…See the Story
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Manufacturing, Construction & Healthcare in demand across Renfrew County ahead of annual ontrac Job Fair
Renfrew, Ontario · RenfrewThere’s a service that local radio provides to area candidates, and it’s called campaign coverage. Getting news of what you’re doing on the trail, strategies for getting the message out- all the stuff that doesn’t involve approval from your Chief Financial Officer, our newsroom is here for. If you have a promotional budget for your party’s platform, our sales team can help you with that; fixed rates are established for an election period and app…See the Story
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Renfrew, Ontario · RenfrewThe County of Renfrew’s latest call to action for its residents spells out two very clear options for traffic along one of its longest stretches of road. A recent social media post describes it as “two highways, two realities;” a choice between what they call a “safe, efficient, and connected” Highway 417 and the “dangerous, outdated, and isolated” Highway 17, which Warden Peter Emon argues is hindering growth within the county. https://media-cd…See the Story
Renfrew County’s call to action: two roads, two realities, and a push for Highway 417
Renfrew, Ontario · RenfrewPolice in Renfrew say the would-be Picasso who literally painted the town red over the long weekend has been caught. The OPP have arrested a 47-year-old Renfrew resident after more than a dozen locations along Raglan Street South, including the public library and a number of ATMs, were marked by what the cops are calling a paint-like material early in the morning on Saturday. Following an investigation, officers arrested the suspect on Tuesday o…See the Story
Renfrew police arrest suspect in vandalism spree involving dozens of properties
Pembroke, Ontario · PembrokeAlgonquin College’s Pembroke Waterfront Campus opened in 2012. Several programs offered at the college will be cut as part of cost saving measures as the college’s deficit is expected to reach $60 million this year. Pembroke – Algonquin College in Pembroke is bracing for a significant blow to its academic offerings by moving to suspend four programs as part of sweeping cost-cutting measures. Just a few weeks after President Claude Brulé announce…See the Story
