One new COVID-19 death in Renfrew County

The Renfrew County and District Health Unit is reporting a new death from COVID-19 in the region.
43 people have now died from COVID-19 in Renfrew County since the start of the pandemic.
RCDHU is reporting 56 new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend.
The number of known active cases in the region is at 211.
A new case summary update looking at hospitalizations and outbreaks is expected to be released on Thursday.
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No Mow May in Leeds and the Thousand Islands
The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands is supporting the international initiative "No Mow May," assisting bees, butterflies, moths, beetle ants, and birds. -
45-year-old female charged with impaired driving
A 45-year-old woman was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, after police received reports of a drunk driver in the area of Laurier Blvd and Stewart Blvd. -
RCDHU: 16 people in hospital with COVID-19
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit is reporting 16 local residents are in hospital with COVID-19, including one person in intensive care. -
Housing sales in Renfrew County drop
Housing sales in Renfrew County have slowed this April. -
Hell or High Water returns to Petawawa
Canada's best whitewater race is returning to Petawawa for the first time since 2019 this weekend. -
23-year-old charged after locking puppy in hot car
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KFL&A Public Health identifies anaplasmosis in blacklegged ticks
The Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox and Addington Public Health Unit have identified a bacteria that causes anaplasmosis in blacklegged ticks in the region. -
Festival of Small Halls coming to Eastern Ontario
The Festival of Small Halls is coming to Eastern Ontario across three weekends, beginning this weekend. -
Cornwall holds 2022 Racing Against Drugs
This years Racing Against Drugs Campaign focused on drunk driving, ATVs, train safety, and more.