The Ottawa Valley Tourist Association (OVTA) kicked off the upcoming summer tourism season with its Annual General Meeting and Tourism Awards on April 29, 2025, at the always-popular Neat Coffee Shop in Burnstown. Over 70 tourism operators, municipal leaders, and community partners came together to connect, reflect on ...

In its recent report, the County of Renfrew Department of Public Works and Engineering identified a number of construction projects that are set to start in May. These include: Daniel Street North (County Road 2), Arnprior The rehabilitation of Daniel Street North, from Madawaska Street (County Road 1) to Staye Cour...

Here's our daily look at the cost of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. We've compiled the list of gas prices on Wednesday, May 7 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the Run, Madawaska Boulevard $1.20.9 MacEwen, Madawaska Boulevard $1.33.6 Stinson, Madawaska Boulevard $1.32.9 Can...

Today: Working with Whole Foods Market - 1:00PM - 2:00PM EST - Join the Government of Ontario for a free webinar to learn more about working with Whole Foods Market. During this session, you will gain valuable insights into the company, including tips and strategies to enhance your success with this retailer. - REGISTE...

In past years, stigmas surrounding mental health have stifled public discussion- and that's enhanced fears about "psychotherapy" and its aims and objectives. Chandan Singh-Beatty is a "Registered Psychotherapist-Qualifying", which means she practices under supervision until writing her final exams i...

Canadians across most provinces and territories will receive a test emergency alert on their phones, TVs, and radios today (Wednesday, May 7), as part of a nationwide test of the Alert Ready system. In Ontario, the alert will be sent at 12:55 p.m., sounding the familiar Canadian Alert Attention Signal, followed by a m...

Don't be surprised to see a packed crowd inside and outside our local McDonald's all Thursday long. May 8th is McHappy Day, as McDonald's locations across the Ottawa Valley will be busy raising money to keep local families attending CHEO close to the vital care they need, according to Operations Supervisor Francesca Ra...

A Pembroke resident is facing impaired driving charges after police responded to a report at a restaurant drive-thru on Pembroke Street East. On May 3, around 9:40 p.m., officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment were called to investigate a possible impaired driver in Pembroke. Police quickly located the vehicle...

A 23-year-old from Scarborough is facing charges after officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a break and enter in progress. May 2, around 2:30 p.m., officers responded to the call for help at an occupied residence on Beckett View Drive in...

It's a tragic end to a local missing person case. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment is currently investigating the discovery of human remains in the Township of Laurentian Valley. On April 26, shortly before 3:30 p.m., police were notified when human remains were discovered in ...