The County of Renfrew's economic development division has asked the community to fill out a survey about debt recovery. They are interested in learning more about debt recovery for the local business community as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. They survey should take less than two minutes and all answers are anonym...

The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) encourages residents to get all the COVID-19 Boosters they should. Dr. Ian Gemmill, Acting Medical Officer of Health, RCDHU, says the Health Unit is seeing an increase in local COVID-19 cases and facility outbreaks. Gemmill says immunization offers the greatest protec...

If it appears like local health care is a mutual admiration society, we have a lot to be proud of in Renfrew County- where it seems everyone is on the same page with innovation. Oldies 107.7 presents a series of themed features to be excerpted over the next several days, highlighting the opinions of three key players w...

It's cold and flu season- and of course, COVID-19 holds to a schedule of its own. Now, get vaccinated against one or the other, or both, by attending three Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinics in November at the Old Grove in Arnprior. The clinics are walk-in only and will be held on November 1st, November 15th and November 29...

The Renfrew County and District Health Unit is working closely with County staff at Bonnechere Manor is Renfrew, which is the site of a significant COVID outbreak, according to Acting Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Cushman. Check your vaccination status; an omicron-specific vaccine will be available in the fall-...

A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at The Grove Nursing Home in Arnprior. There is currently confirmation of one resident case associated with the outbreak and no confirmed staff cases at this time. Due to the outbreak, general visitor access to the Grove has been paused; however, two essential caregivers are permit...

The Deep River and District Hospital has declared a COVID-19 outbreak. The news was shared this afternoon (August 2nd, 2022) and impacts the hospital's inpatient unit. The Deep River and District Hospital says two patient cases are associated with the outbreak and no confirmed staff cases at this time. Due to the outbr...

The province is expanding eligibility for 4th doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore says anyone aged 18 and older will be able to book a fourth shot starting Thursday, July 14th. A new bivalent COVID-19 vaccine will also likely be approved by Health Canada this fall to offer mo...

Fourth dose; second booster- whatever you prefer to call it, the COVID shots are being offered through a combination of private pharmacies and Renfrew County and District Health Unit clinics, but Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Cushman tells myFM/Oldies 107.7 the uptake is lagging. Looking to the future, He...

If you believe in numerology, things auger well for the Almonte Lawn Bowling Club, which celebrated its 110th year in the 111th anniversary since its creation- on Saturday, June 11th! Due to COVID restrictions last year, celebrations were postponed to this season. The President of the Ontario Lawn Bowling Association, ...

The County of Renfrew has received an update on the newly formed Ottawa Valley Ontario Health Team (OHT). Clinical Lead Dr. Richard Johnson and Co-Chair Dr. Declan Rowan provided an update to Renfrew County Council on Wednesday, May 25th, 2022. Ontario Health Teams are a new way of organizing and delivering care that i...

Paramedic Services Week concludes Saturday. In Renfrew County we're well aware of the selfless heroism the local paramedic crew brings to task. The County of Renfrew is saluting its paramedic crew which has been in the forefront of the battle against COVID-19 over the last two-plus years, serving local residents- and a...

Freecycle Weekend is coming up in Carleton Place. Find out why upcycling is better than recycling, and perhaps discover some treasures in the process. The Carleton Place Environmental Advisory Committee is inviting you to place unwanted, reusable household items at the curb in front of your home on June 3rd with a sign...

Not a change- just a reiteration of the Vaccination requirements in Mississippi Mills, after someone present at the second municipal meeting in April where a gallery was allowed, came back with a positive COVID test following attendance. Those who wish to observe a Council session may apply the Friday beforehand by off...

The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is reporting 16 local residents are in hospital with COVID-19 including one in the intensive care unit (ICU). Details were shared this afternoon (May 12th, 2022) as part of the RCDHU detailed case summary. 119 new cases have been reported in Renfrew County and distric...

A Volunteer Recruitment Fair is being put together for those interested in sharing their time with the community, now that COVID-19 appears to be in decline. Megan Postlin, of the Galilee Centre is one of the event's co-organizers- and she says while the Town is so reliant on its volunteer base, it's important to know ...

The two courses at Madawaska Golf in Arnprior are now open. Rick Munro, owner and Victoria's Dad, says the 18 hole facility came on line this week. Madawaska Golf Course is located on the eastern edge of Arnprior where it meets the western edge of Ottawa, and has been family-owned for over thirty years.

The County of Renfrew will have a new Warden before the end of the year. Current Warden and Reeve of Laurentian Valley, Debbie Robinson, has announced her plans to step back from municipal politics after 16-years. Robinson is the first woman to hold the office of Reeve for Laurentian Valley. Robinson says the time was ...

Mental Health Week has been a success with the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB). Student Trustee and grade 11 student at Valour School in Petawawa, Taylor Novosedlik, says they had a number of activities planned. The Canadian Mental Health Association has recognized Mental Health week from May 2nd to the 8t...

The County of Renfrew is looking to secure a multi-year commitment into 2025 to support the Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre (RC VTAC). RC VTAC and new Clinical Assessment Centres currently have funding secured for the 2022-23 fiscal year. An additional $400,000 has been requested to tie RC VTAC and ...