Renfrew County health unit warns of overdose increase
January 16, 2026
The warning comes after an increase in overdoses and suspected overdose-related deaths in the Renfrew and Arnprior areas.
The warning comes after an increase in overdoses and suspected overdose-related deaths in the Renfrew and Arnprior areas.
Premier François Legault announced his resignation on Wednesday, citing his tanking popularity as his reason for stepping down.
Not renewing imagery tech bonuses would be “a mistake”: CISSSO CEO The bonuses given to medical imagery technicians in 2024 are set to expire in
While six Pontiac doctors had originally indicated plans to leave, only two are going through with it.
The survey results will be used to help shape the region’s “seniors friendly” policy.
Feeling nostalgic for 2025? You’ll enjoy THE EQUITY’s 2025 Year in Review. Over the next four weeks, we’ll take some time to look back on
Mansfield residents Savanna Sanford and Philippe Cameron may be able to claim the title of having brought Pontiac’s first baby of 2026 into the world.
Raffle raises $6,500 (before expenses) for the Shawville long-term care home.
A hospital is a community, especially in a small rural area where oftentimes it’s friends and neighbours who are in need of help. Like all
Quebec moves to cut environmental assessment times in half Quebec’s environment minister Bernard Drainville announced on Monday that his government would be moving to cut
The warning comes after an increase in overdoses and suspected overdose-related deaths in the Renfrew and Arnprior areas.
Premier François Legault announced his resignation on Wednesday, citing his tanking popularity as his reason for stepping down.
Not renewing imagery tech bonuses would be “a mistake”: CISSSO CEO The bonuses given to medical imagery technicians in 2024 are set to expire in March, which has the head of regional health authority CISSSO, Dr. Marc Bilodeau, worried. According
While six Pontiac doctors had originally indicated plans to leave, only two are going through with it.
The survey results will be used to help shape the region’s “seniors friendly” policy.
Feeling nostalgic for 2025? You’ll enjoy THE EQUITY’s 2025 Year in Review. Over the next four weeks, we’ll take some time to look back on some of last year’s most memorable stories, starting with Pontiac’s first baby of 2025.
Mansfield residents Savanna Sanford and Philippe Cameron may be able to claim the title of having brought Pontiac’s first baby of 2026 into the world. The newest addition to their family, Noah Daniel Cameron, was born at the Pembroke Regional
Raffle raises $6,500 (before expenses) for the Shawville long-term care home.
A hospital is a community, especially in a small rural area where oftentimes it’s friends and neighbours who are in need of help. Like all living things, a hospital is composed of many parts, all working together (hopefully) for the
Quebec moves to cut environmental assessment times in half Quebec’s environment minister Bernard Drainville announced on Monday that his government would be moving to cut wait times on environmental assessments for industrial projects in the province. In a press conference,
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