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Seven new cases of COVID-19 Thursday, 12 variant cases identified

The seven new cases seen Thursday arrives as active cases in the area continue their slow decline.

Athens Cornfest cancelled for second-straight year

The Cornfest Committee cite the mandatory closure of non-essential workplaces from the province as part of the reason.

11 new COVID-19 cases Thursday as downward trend continues

There are six people in hospital with COVID-19 in the tri-county area, including two people on ventilators in the ICU.

Police seek help identifying break and enter suspects

The two men are seen on video smashing the window of a west-end business April 10th and stealing a bike.

Kingston Fall Fair cancelled for second-straight year

Citing pandemic concerns, the Board of Directors & District Agricultural Society say the choice prioritizes safety.

City of Pembroke declares climate emergency

The City of Pembroke is the first municipality in Renfrew County to make such a designation.

Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation spring fundraiser starts May 4

Money raised through the fundraiser supports the PRH Foundation's "Cancer Care Campaign."

Renfrew County identifies fifth COVID-19 death, 8 new cases

Little is known about the person who died of the virus because of confidentiality rules.

Dan Thompson shows off Keystorm Pub gift cards that are being given to front-line workers in Brockville on May 28, 2020. (Nathan Vandermeer / CTV News Ottawa)

Keystorm Pub starts "Curbside Charity Challenge" for essential workers

Anyone who buys a meal over the next 10 days will be able to nominate an essential worker for a $1000 draw, if they sell 1000 meals in that time period.

13 new cases of COVID-19 in tri-county area Wednesday

The health unit is warning residents to be cautious as new COVID-19 cases, including variants of concern, are spiking in areas near Ottawa.

A 3M mask which health care workers are in dire need of is shown in Mississauga, Ont., on Friday, April 3, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

First shipment of N-95s set to leave Brockville 3M plant

The first 700,000 masks will be shipped to healthcare workers, education staff, and other public sectors.

3 new cases of COVID-19 in Renfrew County Wednesday

There are four people in hospital with the virus, and 28 cases across the region at this time.

19 new cases of COVID-19 in Kingston; majority are variants of concern

Of the 19 new cases announced in Kingston on Wednesday, 11 of them are related to variants of concern, which the area's top doctor says will become the dominant strain over the course of the next month.

In-class learning will resume in Ottawa on Monday

The Ontario Government is allowing students in four public health units including Ottawa to go back to in-person learning, more than 28,0000 students will return to class on Monday.