County of Renfrew

10/23/2026

🚑 A major investment in emergency care for Renfrew County!

Today at the Eganville Paramedic Base, we joined Billy Denault, MPP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, to celebrate a significant investment in local emergency services. The Ontario government is providing $14.3 million to help connect more people to emergency care faster while increasing the availability of paramedics and ambulances across Renfrew County.

The announcement featured remarks from MPP Denault, Warden Jennifer Murphy, Health Committee Chair Michael Donohue, Pembroke Ron Gervais, and Paramedic Chief Michael Nolan.

This investment will help strengthen emergency response capacity, support frontline paramedics, and improve access to urgent care for residents throughout our region.

📖 Read the full announcement: https://billydenaultmpp.ca/ontario-connecting-more-people-to-faster-emergency-care-2/

🚑🏥

10/23/2026

FATAL COLLISION - LV - 23 Oct 2026


The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle in the Township of Laurentian Valley (TLV).

On Friday, October 23, 2026, at approximately 5:00 a.m., UOV OPP officers, Renfrew County paramedics and TLV firefighters responded to the single-vehicle collision on Round Lake Road between B Line Road and Schwan Road. Preliminary investigation has found the vehicle was southbound when it left the roadway and rolled. As a result of the collision one person was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The investigation is continuing in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. An OPP Collision Reconstructionist and Technical Collision Investigator are also assisting with the investigation.

Due to the collision a section of Round Lake Road was closed for approximately 8 hours to conduct the investigation. The roadway has since fully reopened. Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP at 613-732-3332.

To remain anonymous, submit a tip to Crime
Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or ValleyTips.ca.

Renfrew County Crime Stoppers joins with the community in expressing our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

10/23/2026

Please note County Road 58 (Round Lake Road) is closed between B-Line Road and Schwann Road in Laurentian Valley due to a collision.

CLEARED (1:46 p.m.): Round Lake Rd. has reopened between B Line Road and Schwan Rd. in Laurentian Valley, near Pembroke. We appreciated your patience and understanding during the on-site investigation and clean-up.
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PROBLÈME RÉSOLU (13 h 46) : La réouverture de la route Round Lake a eu lieu entre la route B Line et la route Schwan, dans la vallée des Laurentides, près de Pembroke. Nous vous remercions de votre patience et de votre compréhension pendant l’enquête sur place et les travaux de nettoyage. ^pia
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UPDATE (6:46 a.m.): Rockwood Public School is accessible. Traffic barriers have been moved from B Line Rd. to the east side of the school, so everyone can get to school. Updates to follow.
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MISE À JOUR (6 h 46) : L'école publique de Rockwood est accessible. Les barrières de circulation ont été déplacées de la route B Line vers le côté est de l'école, afin que tout le monde puisse s'y rendre. D'autres mises à jour suivront. ^pia
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ROAD CLOSURE (5:20 a.m.): Round Lake Road is closed between B Line Road and Schwan Road in Laurentian Valley, near Pembroke. Emergency crews are responding to a single-vehicle collision and assessing occupants. Please use alternate routes. ^pia
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FERMETURE DE ROUTE (5 h 20) : La route Round Lake est fermée entre la route B Line et la route Schwan dans la vallée des Laurentides, près de Pembroke. Les équipes d’urgence interviennent suite à une collision impliquant un seul véhicule et évaluent l’état des occupants. Veuillez emprunter des itinéraires de rechange. ^pia

10/22/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝. ❤️

On Tuesday, the County of Renfrew had the privilege of bringing together municipal leaders, staff, and community partners for 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮, a day dedicated to leadership, connection, reflection, and the power of storytelling.

A heartfelt thank you to 𝗪𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗼, 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗕𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽, 𝗠𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗶𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 for sharing their powerful and deeply personal stories of resilience, courage, loss, perseverance, and leadership.

We have an incredible opportunity to learn from one another through the stories we share. It is a privilege when someone invites us into their experiences, perspectives, and challenges. With that privilege comes a responsibility to truly listen, remain open to learning, and recognize the voices and stories we may not always have the opportunity to hear.

We were reminded that 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙨𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙬𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩. The stories we hear have the power to challenge our thinking, broaden our perspectives, and shape how we lead, develop policies, and serve our communities.

As we recognize Local Government Week, this message feels especially meaningful. At the heart of public service are people, relationships, and stories worth hearing.

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘥, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥.

10/22/2026

The County of Renfrew is honoured to be part of the Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund Legacy Spaces Program, a national initiative designed to create safe, physical spaces dedicated to reconciliation within organizations.

These spaces:
• Honour Indigenous cultures and histories;
• Serve as educational and reflective areas for staff and the public; and
• Act as visible commitments to reconciliation in action.

10/22/2026

🏡 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞!
Looking for quality, licensed home childcare for your little one?

One of our Licensed Home Child Care Providers has 𝟮 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 available in 𝗣𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

📍 Location: Pembroke
🎂Ages: Children over 2 years old
🕖 Hours: 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
📅 Available: November 2, 2026

✨ The County of Renfrew Licensed Home Child Care Agency participates in the 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮-𝗪𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 (𝗖𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗖) 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺, helping make childcare more affordable for families. Additional fee subsidies may also be available for eligible families.

💻 Did you know? Families can now apply to the County of Renfrew Licensed Home Child Care waitlist online at any time!

👉 To place your child on the waitlist for this space, or any other available spaces, apply here: https://bit.ly/LicensedHomeChildCareApplication

For more information about Licensed Home Child Care in Renfrew County visit https://bit.ly/COR_LicensedHomeChildCare

10/22/2026

10/21/2026

🏛️ 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐰

Did you know the County of Renfrew plays a vital role in delivering essential services across our communities?

As an upper-tier government, the County supports and coordinates services for 17 local municipalities, including:

🚑 Paramedic Services
🛣️ Roads & Infrastructure
🏠 Affordable Housing
❤️ Long-Term Care Homes
🌲 Forestry & Environmental Stewardship
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Social Services & Child Care
📈 Economic Development & Planning
⚖️ Provincial Offences Court Administration
🩺 Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre
🤝 Mesa/HART Hub

These services help keep our communities safe, connected, and thriving while working collaboratively with local municipalities.

🏘️ This Local Government Week, let's recognize the County of Renfrew for its commitment to building strong, resilient communities across the region.

🔗 For more information about the services we provide, visit: www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca

10/21/2026

🏡 Want to stay independent and comfortable at home?

Sometimes finding the right help can be harder than knowing you need it. Especially in rural communities, it can take time to figure out what services are available and where to start.

That’s where the Community Connector Program can help.

Our Community Connector can provide free, personalized help connecting you with more than 190 local community services that can support you at home and in your community.

You can get help finding resources for things like transportation, meals, social connection, housing, recreation and more.

💙 You don’t have to figure it out on your own.

Get started today:

🌐 Schedule a call: www.ottawavalleyhealthconnect.ca
📞 Call: 613-312-7160
📧 Email: [email protected]

10/21/2026

Today, the County of Renfrew proudly celebrates the 26th annual Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day! 🎉

This year’s theme, “Care Counts,” shines a spotlight on the essential role care plays in early learning and child care. We recognize the commitment, skill and dedication of Early Childhood Educators and child-care professionals who nurture young minds, support families and help children thrive every day.

These caring professionals are at the heart of a strong, inclusive and sustainable early years and child-care system. To every child care worker and Early Childhood Educator across Renfrew County: thank you for the meaningful difference you make in the lives of children, families and our communities. 💙

Join us in celebrating and thanking these remarkable professionals!