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A Group of Concerned parents would like the option to amend bill 148 to offer their kids with developmental disabilities to work jobs that would give them a sense of accomplishment but also pay them below minimum wage, much like the Sheltered Workshops that used to be offered at Community Living.

Groups like Community Living and LiveWorkPlay are worried about the removal of human rights from these developmentally disabled workers and that people should instead look at finding suitable work for the legal minimum wage. 

The Liberal Candidate for Renfrew-Nippising-Pembroke finished in third in this election with 4,000 votes. Jackie was saddened by the overall liberal results, but she is using this as a building block and experience for her next campaign.

John Yakabuski has been re-elected as the MPP for Renfrew-Nippising-Pembroke, but this time he will do it with the backing of a majority PC Government. This is the first time in as MPP that Yakabuski will be in the drivers seat in his 15 years.

The Annual RCI Relay for Life took place on may 27th at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre. RCI students hosted the relay with games and a survivor walk.

A highlight of the night of May 31st at the annual Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala.

Options Skilled Trades Fair for high school students shows a wide variety of skills trade jobs and opportunities for future careers.

Boundary Road in the City Of Pembroke is getting more work done in 2018 after some extra funds were found to help with the project.

Algonquin College and The County of Renfrew made a big announcement this past week as they have set up a PSW program to be offered at Bonnechere Manor in Renfrew, this will give students hands on practical experience and will help fill the need for PSW Workers.