As we look back on the week that was, here are our most-read stories on ArnpriorToday.caa;
- All public and Catholic board schools and work sites in Renfrew County were closed Thursday, Feb. 13 because of a severe winter storm.
Severe winter storm cancels buses, closes Renfrew County schools
2. One of two suspects wanted in a violent Friday night home invasion in Pembroke was captured.
One of two suspects in violent Pembroke home invasion captured
3. The approval of a severance Friday allows for the transfer of 20 acres of land from the Galilee Centre to developer Cavanagh Homes- and possibly puts at risk the fate of the Gillies Grove Nature Reserve.
4. Four Algonquin College Pembroke campus programs are among 37 that will be suspended as part of efforts to mitigate the institution’s financial struggles. The college announced on Tuesday, Feb. 11 that it is recommending the suspension of the programs, effective fall 2025, to the board of governors at its Feb. 24, meeting.
5. To debate, or not: Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke PC campaign manager addressed the local candidate’s absence at candidate meetings in the riding.
To debate, or not: Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke PC campaign on meeting absence