Don't be alarmed if your cell phone gives off an alert today. It's the semi-annual test of the national emergency alert system, with messaged going out over mobile phones, television, and radio. The test is set to be triggered in Ontario at 12:55 this afternoon, Eastern time.

The Fling Into Spring clothing swap is happening tomorrow at York River Public school.  This is a chance for families to get some “new-to-you” clothes. Organizer Jayde, from York River Parent Council, says she was excited to help facilitate this new event at the school. “I got the idea from a school from...

Emergency Preparedness Week is underway across Canada—and local health officials are urging everyone to “Plan for every season.”     Our local health unit says emergency planning is more important than ever, as more frequent extreme weather events are occurring, like fast moving storms, floods and wildfire smoke. These events can cause power outages, supply delays, and make travel unsafe. Officials recommend that every household build an emergency kit with enough food,...

An ATV driver from Hastings Highlands is facing multiple charges after an incident on the weekend.  Just after 9 p.m. on Sunday, Bancroft officers responded to a report of a suspicious person in the Lake Saint Peter area. One person was arrested for impaired driving and taken to the detachment for further...

The Renfrew County health unit, along with Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge health unit are once again urging residents to recognize the yellow ribbon as a sign of caution as part of its ongoing Animal Bite Awareness Campaign.   This is the third annual campaign that promotes tying a yellow ribbon,...

The County of Renfrew has released its May County Construction Update, highlighting progress and upcoming plans for Madawaska Valley-based projects.  Rehabilitation work on Siberia Road is set to begin on June 2nd. The project will cover the stretch between River Road and Sunny Hill Road, with completion expected in early August....