Celebrating Indigenous History: Chief Tessouat and the Algonquin Nation 

On Sunday, June 28, at 2 p.m., the Bromley Historical Society is honoured to welcome Kirby Whiteduck, a former chief of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First…

Community Calendar: Pembroke and area upcoming events

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

What’s Good in Pembroke? Rockathon fundraiser returns to Valley Manor courtyard this weekend

The team at Valley Manor is getting ready to rock for a cause this weekend. The 5th annual Rockathon for…

What’s good in Renfrew? Young patients and plush friends take centre stage at RVH this weekend

Renfrew Victoria Hospital will welcome some very special patients this weekend as an old fan-favourite event returns. Local families are…

CNL, nuclear partners donate $250,000 to Pembroke hospital fundraising campaign

The Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation has received a $250,000 donation from Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and Nuclear Laboratory Partners of Canad...

Ottawa commits $600M to new military housing in Petawawa

The federal government is committing nearly $600 million toward the construction of new military housing in Petawawa as part of…

MPP Denault reaffirms province’s commitment to Highway 17 expansion amid county concerns

Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke's MPP is reaffirming the provincial government's commitment to expanding Highway 17 in the Ottawa Valley despite concerns r...

Renfrew County leaders identify priorities at annual community exchange

More than 70 community leaders from across Renfrew County gathered earlier this month to discuss ways to address shared challenges…

Diplomation au secondaire : l’Outaouais poursuit sa progression

Les taux de diplomation au secondaire continuent de s’améliorer en Outaouais, selon les plus récentes données du réseau scolaire, confirmant…

Entrevue – Le transport Scolaire – Marie-Claude Larivière du CSSHBO

Le transport scolaire joue un rôle essentiel dans la vie quotidienne de milliers d’élèves et de familles sur le territoire…

Conseillier(ère) en ressources humaines à la MRC Pontiac

Relevant du Directeur général adjoint, la personne choisie jouera un rôle central dans la gestion du personnel. Ses responsabilités toucheront…

Arnprior Councillor proposes Affordable Housing potential properties list be shared

With affordable housing presentations on the rise in Arnprior, one municipal councillor wants a consistency of approach to maximize the…

Hydro One to relocate lines between Petawawa and Chalk River

A project to relocate hydro lines between Chalk River and Petawawa is expected to take about a year to complete.…

Fin de Hockey Night in Canada sur CBC : une page se tourne après plus de 70 ans

Le diffuseur public CBC ne présentera plus les matchs de la LNH dans le cadre de Hockey Night in Canada…

RCDSB announces new outdoor learning spaces through Re-Nature Foundation partnership

Nearly 20 schools in Renfrew County will receive new outdoor learning spaces as part of a partnership between the Renfrew…

Fête nationale : ce que prévoit la loi au Québec pour le 24 juin

La Fête nationale du Québec, célébrée le 24 juin, est encadrée par la Loi sur la fête nationale et constitue…

Culture francophone : inquiétudes face à un possible sous-financement des infrastructures

Les organismes culturels francophones en situation minoritaire sonnent l’alarme face à une possible diminution du financement fédéral destiné aux infrastructures…

Fin de semaine de la relève à la chasse au cerf de Virginie prévue fin octobre 2026 au Québec

La traditionnelle Fin de semaine de la relève à la chasse au cerf de Virginie sera de retour les 31…

Outaouais : moins de décès sur les routes, mais plus d’accidents en 2025

Le bilan routier 2025 révèle une évolution contrastée de la sécurité routière en Outaouais : si le nombre de décès…

Le groupe La Chicane en spectacle gratuit à Gatineau ce vendredi

Le groupe québécois La Chicane sera de passage à la Place Notre-Dame le vendredi 19 juin à 20 h dans…

Pontiac Journal – June 17, 2026

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Catholic School Board announces leadership appointments

The Renfrew County Catholic District School Board has announced a series of leadership appointments for the 2026-27 school year, including…

Why hockey’s richest teams keep losing

How has the NHL evolved into a league where many of its strongest teams are based in places that rarely,…

Residents question Samonix at packed information session

William Dale Published online June 17, 2026, at www.pontiacjournal.com CAMPBELL’S BAY – The Campbell’s Bay Recreation Centre was packed June…

SQ identifies man recovered from Coulonge River

William Dale Published online June 17, 2026, at www.pontiacjournal.com MANSFIELD — Sûreté du Québec (SQ) officials have confirmed that the…

Two-storey duplex destroyed outside Pembroke

Five occupants of this First Avenue duplex in Laurentian Valley were displaced following a fire Tuesday morning. Flames were breaching…

Pontiac sees sharp rise in brush fires

William Dale Published online June 17, 2026, at www.pontiacjournal.com MRC PONTIAC – Outdoor fire-related calls across MRC Pontiac have increased…

MPP Denault reaffirms province’s commitment to Highway 17 expansion amid county concerns

Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke's MPP is reaffirming the provincial government's commitment to expanding Highway 17 in the Ottawa Valley despite concerns r...

MRC Pontiac approves more than $700,000 for community projects

William Dale Published online June 17, 2026, at www.pontiacjournal.com MRC PONTIAC – MRC Pontiac has approved more than $700,000 in…

Two police officers help deliver Pontiac baby

Published online June 17, 2026, at www.pontiacjournal.com PONTIAC — A routine early morning shift turned into a memorable experience for…

Quick-thinking boys help save home from patio fire

William Dale Published online June 17, 2026, at www.pontiacjournal.com LUSKVILLE — Two 11-year-old boys are being credited with helping prevent…

Mansfield lifter wins national gold

Drazen Seslija Published online June 17, 2026, at www.pontiacjournal.com MANSFIELD — Mansfield weightlifter Xavier Lusignan continues to make his mark…

New partnership boosts local soccer

William Dale Published online June 17, 2026, at www.pontiacjournal.com MRC PONTIAC — The Pontiac Soccer Association is enjoying a record…

Town of Renfrew turning existing homes Into new housing opportunities

One Renfrew resident says many in the community are set to benefit as the town explores more ways to increase…

Éclosion de rage chez les ratons laveurs : les autorités appellent à la prudence

Les autorités de santé publique et du ministère de l’Environnement du Québec alertent la population alors qu’une éclosion de rage…

Killaloe Public School Grade 7/8 set off for Toronto

Written by: Nessia Blake, Dakota McClement, Willa Irwin-MacDonald, Chassi Martineau and Autumn Jackson KILLALOE – The Grade 7/8 Killaloe Public

Opeongo High School honours athletes at annual awards ceremony

Members of the Junior Girls ‘A’ soccer team were proud to take home the Outstanding Team Award after a hard-fought…

Crisis averted at Pembroke Regional Hospital

First responders, including the Pembroke Fire Department, Renfrew County Paramedic Service and several Ontario Provincial Police officers, responded to the…

Community Living workers enter fourth week of strike

Staff at Community Living in Renfrew are now in their fourth week of a strike that has left many of…

Today’s gas prices in the Ottawa Valley

Here's our daily look at the cost of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. We've compiled the list of gas prices…

Today’s gas prices in the Ottawa Valley

Here's our daily look at the cost of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. We've compiled the list of gas prices…

Whitewater native is Renfrew’s newest Director

The Town of Renfrew has appointed a new Director of Community & Recreation Services. Cara Lemkay starts work at town…

The Pembroke 48

Here is a look at what's going on in the town for the next 48 hours! If you're looking for…

The final buzzer sounds on Hockey Night in Canada on CBC

One of the most enduring traditions in Canadian broadcasting has reached the end of an era. According to CBC News,…

The Valley Gazette – June 17, 2026

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The Renfrew 48

Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Wednesday night is Music Trivia…

What’s Good in Pembroke? “I Love LV” Community Fair hits Laurentian Valley this Saturday

The second iteration of a now-annual event celebrating Laurentian Valley is set to hit the township this weekend. According to…

Jenny Bucholtz leaves lasting mark on Pembroke's waterfront gardens

The woman behind the colourful gardens that have become a hallmark of Pembroke Waterfront Park was recognized for her years…

Petawawa offers free ‘Shop Local’ window clings to businesses

The Town of Petawawa is encouraging residents to support local commerce by offering free "Shop Petawawa" window clings to businesses…

Medicare – 1826 vs. 2026

We all hear people complain that the waiting list in the hospitals is too long, no matter where you live.…

Quyon notes

Congratulations to Mackayla Bruce and Justin Dagenais, as they were married on Sat., June 13, at Pine Lodge. It was…

Waltham notes

We were saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Keith Laroche of Fort Coulonge. Keith was the beloved son…

Shawville notes

Our sympathies to the Nicholls family on the loss of Frank on June 1, at the age of 89. Our…

Getting out of the way

Years ago I remember our neighbour’s barn caught on fire. I had two little children at the time. I stood…

Wyman Women’s Institute Cook Book: Scalloped corn

This week we are continuing our dive into the Wyman Women’s Institute Cook Book, published on the occasion of the…

Bread and circuses

This past Sunday, the grounds of the White House were taken over for one of the most gaudy and depressing…

Auditor decries EV battery investments, parent banned from volunteering because of hijab, Montreal police suspended for racist behaviour

Auditor decries Quebec battery investments A report from Quebec’s Auditor General released June 10 found that massive government investments into…

OPP charge suspect in Calabogie killing, Winnipeg threat

Sudbury man faces first-degree murder charge in the death of a Calabogie woman and alleged threats in Winnipeg

Bryson dock, boat launch closed due to flooding damage

Spring flooding damaged Bryson’s boat launch and docks, prompting the MRC Pontiac and Municipality of Bryson to seek funding options…

Shawville author to release his eighth book

Shawville author Luke Murphy will be releasing his eighth novel at the end of the month, a mystery thriller entitled…

Pembroke ready for 12th Annual Jason Blaine Charity Golf Classic

Country music star Jason Blaine returns to his hometown of Pembroke this week for the 12th annual Jason Blaine Celebrity…

Fast fire response prevents major damage at Pembroke Regional Hospital

A fire on a small inpatient unit at Pembroke Regional Hospital Sunday morning prompted the evacuation of patients from affected…

Pembroke Regional Hospital opens new main entrance, gift shop and pharmacy

A space once used to train nurses now welcomes visitors into a modernized hospital hub.

Marie Jeanne “June” Godin

June left us to go dancing with Henry on Friday, June 12th, 2026. Loving mother of Edward (Carleen), David (Dorry…

E. Joan Buttle

It is with sadness we announce the passing of our mother Joan Buttle nee Weir in the Ottawa Hospital Civic…

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…

Garry Wayne Dubeau

In Loving Memory of Garry Wayne Dubeau. It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the sudden…

Commendation for river rescue

Jackson Broome and Lyndon Broome received a commendation from the Deep River Police Service on Tuesday for their heroism during…

D’Eon seeks third term as mayor

Municipal elections will be held in October, and Deep River Mayor Sue D’Eon is seeking a third term in office…

Crash victims suffer minor injuries despite totalled vehicle

The 71-year-old driver of a truck was airlifted to an Ottawa hospital for precautionary reasons following this two-vehicle crash on…

Public works staff from across the province attend trade show

Last Wednesday was special for AORS Ambassador Steve Boland, who spent months visiting municipal councils throughout Renfrew County promoting the…

Cooking up gold

Robert FisherStaff Reporter BARRY’S BAY – High school students from Madawaska Valley District School (MVDS) cooked and decorated

Leader columnist lands first-ever interview with local mayor

The Leader’s new columnist, 10-year-old Fred Hillyer, recently had the opportunity to meet with Bonnechere Valley Mayor Jennifer Murphy. He…

The Valley Gazette – June 10, 2026

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Heavy winds hammer local area

Mother Nature wreaked havoc on the local region over the weekend. Thousands of people were without power for upwards of…

Court rejects NSDF appeal

Another setback for the proposed Near Surface Disposal Facility at the Chalk River Laboratories. The Federal Court of Appeal has…

More billions promised for Chalk River

Atomic Energy of Canada Limited announced last week that it has received a $2.2 billion “capital commitment” from the government…

Council approves new zoning bylaw

Laurentian Hills has passed its new comprehensive zoning bylaw, including new regulations around shipping containers and backyard chickens. But town…

Laurentian Hills FD quells Swisha bush fire

Laurentian Hills firefighters responded quickly to a bush fire off McConnell Lake Road in Rapides des Joachims shortly after 5…

What’s so bad about compost bins?

Deep River’s new “clean and clear yards” bylaw is coming under fire from a local resident. The bylaw regulates the…

New apartments planned for land behind JL Gray

The town of Deep River will hold a public meeting as part of its regular council meeting next Wednesday to…

Letter: Don’t forget who stepped up when it mattered

Many people are understandably excited about Cogeco’s new fibre service. But before everyone rushes to switch, it’s worth remembering how…