Ottawa Valley News

Leeds, Grenville and Lanark health unit seeing rise in fentanyl, carfentanil related deaths

The largest number of deaths involving fentanyl in Ontario happened during the week of March 1 to 7, with 104 in total.

Apr 8, 2021 9:02 PM Read more >

Preparing for future flooding on the mind of Ottawa Valley provincial minister

Even though it's been a dry spring, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry John Yakabuski says the province is better equipped than ever to be able to forecast floods.

Apr 8, 2021 11:03 AM Read more >

Leeds and Grenville the latest to announce burn bans

The ban is due to the extremely dry weather and vegetation in the area.

Apr 8, 2021 9:34 AM Read more >

Smiths Falls' Canopy Growth signs deal worth $435-million to buy Supreme Cannabis

In early March, Canopy Growth announced that it was going to lay off 75 staff in North America after a strategic review.

Apr 8, 2021 9:15 AM Read more >

OPP investigating sudden death in Merrickville-Wolford

There is no foul play suspected.

Apr 8, 2021 9:06 AM Read more >

Brockville COVID-19 vaccine clinic expands vaccination capacity

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark County District Health Unit has started vaccinating 100 people per hour.

Apr 7, 2021 8:38 PM Read more >

Kemptville Public School, Bridgewood Public School in Cornwall both confirm COVID-19 cases

The individuals were not at their respective schools when they were contagious.

Apr 7, 2021 7:59 PM Read more >

'We're losing:' Renfrew County district acting medical officer supports stay-at-home order

Dr. Robert Cushman says 80 per cent of recent cases in his region are related to 'bad behaviour' and residents not adhering to public health guidelines.

Apr 7, 2021 10:54 AM Read more >

Low-risk COVID-19 exposure at Arnprior Metro

Residents who visited the store on April 1 or April 3 are being asked to monitor for symptoms.

Apr 7, 2021 10:13 AM Read more >

Pembroke pizza shop now offering home kits in local grocery stores

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on the restaurant business, one local business has found another way to get their pizza onto your plate.

Apr 6, 2021 10:08 AM Read more >