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April 2, 2026

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Young Shawville man dies in Hwy. 17 collision

An 18-year-old man from Shawville has died following a collision on Highway 17 in Renfrew County early the morning of Friday, Dec. 13, according to a press release from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). “At approximately 5:30 a.m., Renfrew OPP

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Missing kayaker’s body found in Ottawa River

The body retrieved from the Ottawa River on Saturday was that of the 30-year-old woman who went missing after falling out of her kayak last week, a Wednesday (Sept. 25) press release from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has confirmed.

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