Blain Stephenson captures 50th Bonnechere Cup in Eganville

EGANVILLE — Half a century after its first green flag, the Bonnechere Cup celebrated its milestone year with a Pro…

Renfrew’s Castle Building Centre is closing this month

Yesterday (Feb. 12) Castle Building Centre staff announced the Renfrew Building Centre will be closing on Feb. 27. "While not…

Upper Ottawa Valley OPP officer named Member of the Year for 2025

Provincial Constable Bob Fitzgerald has been named the Upper Ottawa Valley detachment's Member of the Year for 2025, the Ontario…

Pembroke man charged with threatening and assaulting police officer

A Pembroke man is in custody and facing serious charges after threatening and assaulting a police officer in the city.…

Two-month paid local journalism internship (2026)

We’re currently accepting applications for our two-month paid local journalism internship. In this position, you’ll be working with a small…

OSPCA hosts Canvas and Cupcakes art event in Pembroke

A February fundraiser in Pembroke is blending art, cupcakes and animal welfare into one afternoon aimed at supporting local pets…

OPP charge Pembroke man with assaulting officer, uttering threats

A Pembroke man is facing several charges after an incident at a business in the city's east end that police…

Pembroke woman charged after alleged impaired driving, restaurant fraud

A Pembroke woman is facing several charges after police investigated a report of a possible impaired driver who allegedly left…

Une randonnée au Sault-des-Chats pour découvrir l’histoire du chemin à traction chevaline

Les Amis du Sault-des-Chats proposent une sortie hivernale exceptionnelle pour les passionnés d’histoire et de nature. Cette randonnée qui aura…

Renfrew Wolves hosting game in memory of Kristina Lafrance

This upcoming Monday, the Renfrew Jr. A Wolves hockey team will be hosting a game in memoriam of the late…

Spring intake begins for Summer Company and Starter Company Plus Business Programs

Heather Inwood-Montrose, Small Business Advisor with Enterprise Renfrew County, represented the first hint of spring as we spoke about the…

Ontario gears up for free fishing Family Day weekend

Ontario families will have the chance to cast a line without a fishing license during the province's annual Free Fishing…

Local group celebrating Pontiac accessibility improvements 

The Access Squad is recognizing those making changes to help people with accessibility challenges. The post Local group celebrating Pontiac…

Spring intake begins for Summer Company and Starter Company Plus Business Programs

Heather Inwood-Montrose, Small Business Advisor with Enterprise Renfrew County, represented the first hint of spring as we spoke about the…

The Pembroke 48

Here is a look at what's going on in the town for the next 48 hours! FEB 13 Senior &…

Pembroke Mitsubishi Presents “Kings Korner” Dax Kenney

Dax Kenney quite literally has his sights set high. If the NHL doesn't knock on his door he wants to…

What’s Good in Renfrew? Odi’s Kingburger keeping Angelman Syndrome awareness front and centre this weekend

Expect a line-up at Renfrew's old-school burger joint as a special fundraising campaign returns this weekend. Odi's Kingburger will recognize…

What’s Good in Pembroke? “Children at Play” Pembroke Symphony Orchestra show hits Festival Hall February 21st

The Pembroke Symphony Orchestra is preparing for its annual winter show and inviting residents to attend. The concert, called "Children…

Otter Lake crafters creating community artwork for 150th anniversary

The wall hanging will be displayed in the town hall later this year. The post Otter Lake crafters creating community…

Petit déjeuner communautaire à Chapeau

Le Lions Club de Chapeau invite toute la population à venir participer à un délicieux petit-déjeuner communautaire, le dimanche 22…

L’APCHQ Outaouaisvous invite à la 38e édition de l’Expo habitat Outaouais

L’Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec, l’APCHQ Outaouais, est fière d’annoncer la tenue de la…

Pembroke Kiwanis Music and Dance Festival returns Feb. 23

The Pembroke Kiwanis Music and Dance Festival returns later this month, bringing a week of performances by young artists from…

Artificial Intelligence and your local newspaper: the Pontiac Journal’s commitment to credibility

In the four corners of the world, it seems as though the word ‘AI’ — short for generative Artificial Intelligence…

Pontiac Journal – February 11, 2026

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Community in mourning: Filicide in Kitigan Zibi

Tashi Farmilo A man shot and killed his two children before taking his own life during the night of February…

Pontiac in mourning: two snowmobilers lose their lives in head-on collision

Mélissa Gélinas Published in the Pontiac Journal on February 11, 2026. MANSFIELD – A snowmobile ride on Jim Lake Road…

Honoured for bravery, Michael C Martin’s swift actions lifesaving

Cheryl Dolan Published in the Pontiac Journal on February 11, 2026. LUSKVILLE – The Police Service of the MRC de…

Kojack’s re-opens under new ownership

Published in the Pontiac Journal on February 11, 2026. New team at Kojack’s restaurant on re-opening day, February 7: (From…

Pontiac ethics audit finds minor room for improvement

Tashi Farmilo Published in the Pontiac Journal on February 11, 2026. MUNICIPALITY OF PONTIAC – Pontiac was one of 20…

Disrespectful behaviour in schools : school boards take action

Mélissa Gélinas Published in the Pontiac Journal on February 11, 2026 In response to the rise in uncivil behaviour in…

Red plaid and Pontiac Pride at Lumberjack Dinner

Lynne Lavery FORT-COULONGE – There was a full house at the Pontiac Conference Centre on Friday, January 30, for the…

Otter Lake Winter fishing derby: community fun on Farm Lake

Crystal Dubeau Published in the Pontiac Journal on February 11, 2026. OTTER LAKE – The Otter Lake RA committee held their…

Town of Renfrew warning about recent parking ticket scam

The Town of Renfrew and Renfrew OPP are warning residents about a new parking ticket scam which has been prevalent…

Major resort and campground expansion up for debate in Greater Madawaska

Township staff in Greater Madawaska could be expecting a packed crowd for an important discussion later this week. A public…

It’s VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY!

Today we celebrate VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY on 96.1 myFM! Join us as we celebrate some of the most giving individuals…

School bus driver charged after collision in Petawawa

19 Students On Board - No Injuries Reported

Upper Ottawa Valley OPP officer named Member of the Year for 2025

Provincial Constable Bob Fitzgerald has been named the Upper Ottawa Valley detachment's Member of the Year for 2025, the Ontario…

4-H Ag Rangers host Family Fishing Derby on Lake Dore this Sunday

NORTH ALGONA WILBERFORCE — Families looking to make the most of the Family Day weekend are invited to cast a…

Madawaska Valley council receives annual update from OPP

Robert FisherStaff Reporter BARRY’S BAY – Traffic enforcement is a top priority for the OPP in 2026. Insp.

Pembroke Observer and News weekly community calendar listings

If you would like your community event to appear in our online community calendar, please send details at least one…

One person dead in Hwy 17 crash near Renfrew 

A 77-year-old Ottawa man died in the collision. Four other people suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The post One person dead in…

La municipalité de Mansfield réchauffe les coeurs au CHSLD de Mansfield à l’occasion de la St-Valentin

La Municipalité de Mansfield-et-Pontefract a eu le bonheur de rendre visite aux 40 résidents du CHSLD de Mansfield pour leur…

Drame familial à Kitigan Zibi

Un drame familial est survenu dans la nuit de mercredi dans la communauté autochtone de Kitigan Zibi, près de Maniwaki,…

Une sortie scolaire a pris une tournure dramatique au Centre Vorlage

Une sortie scolaire a pris une tournure dramatique mercredi après-midi au Centre Vorlage, à Wakefield, en Outaouais. Une personne mineure…

Beyond partisan spin: A call to Christian integrity

What I wrote about the death of Renée Good leads me to say that American society is bitterly divided politically,…

Ace Indoor Golf Presents Volunteer Appreciation Day: Rick Pilon

Rick Pilon is one of those people who just seems to take it all in stride. He learned the value…

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY: Bruce Rozycki with Renfrew Rotary Club

Bruce Rozycki has a very diverse volunteering background, most notably sitting as president for the Renfrew Rotary Club. Now he's…

Ace Indoor Golf Presents Volunteer Appreciation Day: Melanie Freeman

Melanie Freeman is a resident at the Carefor Civic Complex and she sure isn't one to sit still for too…

Time for the Pembroke Observer and News weekly photo quiz!

Welcome to the Pembroke Observer and News photo quiz!   Each week, you’ll be faced with a new photo, taken somewhere around the…

Loisir Sport Outaouais offre des formations gratuites aux élus municipaux

Dans le but de renforcer le développement du loisir public dans les communautés rurales, Loisir Sport Outaouais propose cet hiver…

Collecte de sang mobile à Shawville le 13 février

Une collecte de sang aura lieu ce vendredi 13 février à Shawville, afin de répondre aux besoins constants des hôpitaux…

Collecte de sang à Shawville le 13 Février

Invitation de la MRC Pontiac pour des consultations publiques multisites le 24 février prochain

Linda Neuman returns to the table

Michel LavignePublisher Barry’s Bay – For those who do not know, Linda Neuman ran in the 2010 elections

The Valley Gazette – February 11, 2026

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Hope reigns

Because mostly I am staying inside, and because it has been very cold for so long, when I heard the…

Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Pam Komm, as she passed away on Jan. 28 at the age…

Waltham – Helen Perry

On Friday evening, the Waltham Volunteer Fire Department held a dinner at the Waltham Station Restaurant. It was to honour…

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

This past weekend, we again had lower than normal temperatures seeing the windchills being -35 Celsius.  Please keep warm or…

Mashing potatoes

Love your neighbour as yourself. We know this from the Bible.  But covid taught us to be a little scared…

Stuporbowl half-life

Dear Editor,  Our present-day civilization takes pride in blowing things up to the point where they are meaningless, time and…

Bank investigator scam operating in Renfrew County

The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) OPP detachment is aware of a bank investigator scam operating in the area.

Tourism group seeks support from Hastings Highlands council

Robert FisherStaff Reporter MAYNOOTH – North Hastings Tourism Services delegated to council for the Municipality of Hastings Highlands

Skating, sledding take over Sno-Drifters Activity Centre

Elise Bernard and her daughter, Harper, were all smiles as they tobogganed down a hill at the Sno-Drifters Activity Centre…

Whitewater honours fire service members at ceremony

Lieutenant Wade Lumax, who announced his retirement after 28 years in the force, receives a hand-made parting gift from his…

Town to hike taxes $132?

People living in Deep River are in line for a 3.7 percent increase in their residential property taxes. That number…

Food credit “borrowed money,” MP says

The federal government is putting more money in Canadians’ pockets to help bridge the rising cost of food. But Conservative…

The Valley Gazette – February 4, 2026

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Town seeks “partner” for new hotel

It’s official – the town of Deep River is looking for “suitable partners” to work with to “further the development”…

Laurentian Hills honours long-serving firefighters

Laurentian Hills paid tribute to some of its long-serving firefighters last week. In a special ceremony at the beginning of…

50th Bonnechere Cup will be one to remember

Jamie Bound leading the pack on his Polaris F500. File photo from 2025 races. Eganville – “We’re ready.” That’s how…

Continuing the tasty tradition of food from the farm: local entrepreneurs open new businesses

Marie Schruder of the Douglas-based Waynerite Farms makes pies, cookies, jams, pickles, and more for sale at her farm-gate store…

Town gets good news on water, sewer

Deep River’s drinking water is getting cleaner and its wastewater treatment plant isn’t working as hard. Those are two key…

Library elevator out of service a year

It’s official – the elevator at the Deep River Library has now been out of commission for a year. The…

Clean-up underway at Douglas Diner/Trading Post

A large excavator sifts through the debris of the Douglas Diner/Trading Post last Friday. The safe from the former Tavern…

Chef Danny offers Eganville’s own fine dining experience

As the owner and head chef of Charlie’s Eatery, Chef Danny Snowden takes his job very seriously and can often…

Firefighters’ breakfast a highlight of Rankin Carnival

Shelly Dole, left, and her granddaughter, Parker, both of Rankin, enjoyed the pancake breakfast at the Rankin Culture and Recreation…

Public meeting discusses ward system, council composition in KHR

Killaloe, Hagarty, and Richards Township Mayor Dave Mayville chaired a public meeting last Thursday night to address questions, comments, and…

Owners of razed Valley landmark are hoping to rebuild

The owners of the former Douglas Trading Post and Douglas Diner, Amanda Todd and Dan Peters, stand amidst the wreckage…

Deacon honoured with Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers

Presenting Deacon Adrien Chaput with his award were, from left, Society of Saint Vincent de Paul President Muggsie Boland, Executive…

Oakley comes home: family dog survives miracle journey

Call it a Christmas miracle, if you will. Coupled with an incredible story of survival. It’s the story of Oakley,…

School asks town to move skateboard ramps

The skateboard ramps near Mackenzie Community School (MCS) are having a detrimental effect on the students there. That’s the sentiment…

Mayor sets 2026 budget target

Deep River Mayor Sue D’Eon is flexing some of her new “strong” powers in directing the town’s 2026 municipal budget.…

Court allows further submissions on NSDF

The Federal Court of Appeal has agreed to hear more arguments in the case of the proposed Near Surface Disposal…