
Special Weather Statement issued, freezing rain possible
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement. According to Meteorologists, two waves of precipitation may lead to freezing rain or freezing drizzle along portions of the Ottawa River valley on Tuesday. The forecast warns of periods of freezing rain or freezing drizzle, with rainfall amounts in the 20 to 30...
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Commuters urged to prepare as freezing rain moves into the Ottawa Valley on Tuesday
Renfrew County residents could feel one last blast of winter weather over the next 48 hours, according to Environment Canada. The weather agency has placed the Ottawa Valley under a special weather statement ahead of an extended period of freezing rain or drizzle starting early in the overnight hours of Tuesday and end...
6h ago
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Drivers urged to yield as spring brings more pedestrians
As spring arrives, police are reminding motorists to watch for an increase in pedestrian traffic across the region. The Upper Ottawa Valley detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police says drivers must yield to pedestrians at designated crosswalks and crossovers, which are marked by signage, pavement symbols and flashi...
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Maple Syrup Season off to slow start, but yields expected to hold
There are few commodities more Canadian than maple syrup-and fewer still that are more pervasive originating from Canada worldwide. Statistics Canada says that last year, nearly $80.4 million in worldwide maple syrup sales was generated here in Canada. Ray Bonenberg is a Sugar Maker with Mapleside Sugar Bush in centra...
7h ago

Veteran Officer Sarah Darraugh takes the helm in Upper Ottawa Valley
Sarah Darraugh is no ordinary law enforcement officer. The Upper Ottawa Valley detachments have a new Inspector following the appointment of longtime Valley stalwart Steph Neufeld to East Region Superintendent of the OPP. Inspector Darraugh is certainly no stranger to the Valley, as she has spent most of her policing c...
7h ago

Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Here's our daily look at the cost of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. We've compiled the list of gas prices on Monday, March 30th, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the Run, Madawaska Boulevard $1.63.5 MacEwen, Madawaska Boulevard $1.63.5 Stinson, Madawaska Boulevard N/A Canadian T...
7h ago

The 48; Don't Miss Events in Arnprior and Area
Here's what's going on in Arnprior and area over the next 48 hours. Arnprior: Today: Whatknots Knitting Circle happens from 10-1130AM in Scharf Hall of the Arnprior Public Library. It's a great social gathering of those who love to get creative. Participants bring their current yarn projects share ideas and conversatio...
10h ago

What's Good in The Valley? Senators, Algonquin Nation explore economic partnership at LeBreton Flats
The Algonquin Anishinabe Nation and Senators Sports & Entertainment have announced they are collaborating on plans to build a lasting economic partnership, guided by a shared vision for the development of lands at LeBreton Flats, in line with the area's master concept plan. Chief of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan F...
23h ago

Petawawa resident loses over $100K in crypto scam
According to the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) OPP, an individual in Petawawa has lost over $100,000 in a long-standing cryptocurrency investment scam. This Wednesday (March 25) at approximately 1:30 p.m., UOV OPP were notified of the fraud and began their investigation which is ongoing. "While this investigation rema...
Mar 27, 2026
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Renfrew County Warden calls Ontario budget 'status quo' for Ottawa Valley
A provincial budget without surprises is not necessarily a bad thing, according to Renfrew County Warden Jennifer Murphy. The Ontario government's promise to increase spending on a few key municipal priorities is promising, but Murphy says the province's 2026 budget announcement on Thursday was status quo for the Ottaw...
Mar 27, 2026
