The Smile Cookie campaign may be over, but smiles continue for hundreds of charities and community groups, including those in both Hastings and Renfrew County.  Smile Cookie campaign purchases will support healthcare needs across the region.  Local charities benefitting include North Hastings Hospital Auxiliary in Bancroft and St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation in Barry’s Bay....

Councillor David Shulist has been elected to fill the late Mayor Mark Willmer’s council seat.   During Tuesday’s Council in Committee Meeting, the appointment process to replace the mayoral vacancy was completed and Shulist was selected.   A Special Council Meeting will be scheduled to complete the Declaration of Office, amend relevant appointment...

Police say human remains discovered last month in a wooded area of Pembroke have been identified as an Ottawa man who was reported missing in early 2023.  Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) OPP says officers were called to the area near Paul Martin Drive on the afternoon of April 26 after a local resident came across the remains.  Investigators have identified the deceased as Diego Sarria, who was 54 years old when he was reported missing in January 2023.  A post-mortem exam has yet to determine the cause of death. Police say further forensic testing is...

The results from Student Vote are in, and the political landscape would have looked different if the Student Vote Canada results held true.  Nationally, the Conservatives would have formed a minority government with 162 seats, including leader Pierre Poilievre winning his riding in the student vote.  The Liberals would have formed...

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...