Valley News

A 33 year-old Pembroke resident is facing stunt driving charges after being caught travelling over the posted limit on Highway 41 in the North Algona-Wilberforce Township on April 29, 2022. 

The new 76,500 square foot expansion of Renfrew's Ma-Te-way Activity Centre will be renamed the myFM Centre and will include a cultural centre along with several modern and accessible amenities.

Zachary Marquardt, the 28-year old Eganville resident charged with second degree murder in relation to the death of Ron Graham of Pikwakangan, will return for a preliminary inquiry in mid-October following a virtual court appearance.

Health units in the Ottawa Valley are also reporting an increase in new cases in the last 24 hours.

The announcement of eight new beds and 46 upgraded beds to Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Home in Cobden brought the total of modern beds in the Ottawa Valley close to 600.

The G2 driver was charged with stunt driving and had their vehicle towed.

The Smiths Falls pot company said the 243 affected workers span Canada, Europe and the U.S., with the Canadian portion located mainly in Ontario.

The new generating plant being built alongside the Madawaska River near Calabogie will produce enough energy for 10,000 homes.

As local drivers become accustomed to the increased speed limit of 110 km/h on Highway 417, Michael Nolan, paramedic chief, urged all drivers to cautiously approach the area due to the increased speed limit because in the event of a collision, the severity of injuries will also increase.

A home located outside of Renfrew was destroyed by fire early Monday morning and one unidentified victim was discovered.