Fraser Street residents ask Pembroke council to restore two-way traffic
Residents say the current one-way configuration creates safety and winter maintenance concerns as council orders a new staff report
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BIRDWATCH: The brilliant Yellow-throated Vireo
One of the summer birds that occasionally visits our area is the Yellow-throated Vireo. This Vireo is considered one of the most colourful vireos of the family. In the past, I have seen several of these birds in the southeast United States, but only twice in Renfrew County. The Yellow-throated Vireo (Viroe flavifrons) is smaller […]
Pedal for PRH aims to raise $10,000 for Pembroke Regional Hospital
Cyclists of all ages and abilities will take to the Algonquin Trail Sunday in support of the Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation. The first-ever Pedal for PRH is being organized by the Ottawa Valley Cycling & Active Transportation Alliance (OVCATA) as a community cycling fundraiser for local hospital care. The event features two scenic, traffic-free routes […]
Ontario invests $2.1M in Ottawa Valley forest projects
GOLDEN LAKE — The Ontario government is investing more than $2.1 million in four projects aimed at expanding markets for Ontario forest products, increasing the use of forest biomass and strengthening the forestry supply chain. The announcement was made Wednesday at Ben Hokum and Son Limited in Golden Lake, where Associate Minister of Forestry and […]
Pembroke Area Community Calendar: Local activities and events
If you would like your community event to appear in our online community calendar, please send details at least one week in advance via email to: adixon@postmedia.com. Publicized events must be open to the public. SENIORS CIRQUE DU SOLEIL BUS TRIP: The Seniors Active Living Centres of Renfrew County, South Algonquin and Greater Madawaska are teaming up […]
OPP charge Laurentian Valley man over online threats
Police say the threats were directed at officers and members of the justice system
Further delay in replacing Beachburg Road watermain
BEACHBURG — There will be a further delay in the replacement of the aging Beachburg Road watermain, which has already experienced several failures. The tender documents for the work had provided a construction schedule specifying Aug. 6, 2026, as the start date for the project, with substantial completion on Nov. 27, 2026. Initially there was […]
Killaloe Craft Fair celebrates golden anniversary
On the weekend of Aug. 1-3 the Killaloe Craft Fair celebrated its 50th anniversary in grand style. Music, food, games, and of course crafts, were on display. Executive director and site manager for the organization, Tao Organ, was effusive about this year’s fair. Organ is joint co-ordinator of the event, with his partner Tanya Lyons. […]
Petawawa turns down proposed hybrid public transit solution
PETAWAWA — Earlier this year, the Town of Petawawa undertook a public transportation feasibility study to identify the need and demand for public transit within the community. On Aug. 10, a detailed recommendation plan based on background analysis and community engagement was presented to Petawawa council by Thomas Pacy, an associate with Dillon Consulting Ltd. […]