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Bromley passed its 2016 budget May 19 with a tax rate increase of 3.28 per cent. The municipal levy totals $1,774,445, REGIONwhich is an 8.9 per cent increase from 2015. Mayor Michael Donohue praised staff and council for their work and is pleased with the budget. .COM “I feel this is a very responsible budget, there were certainly some fiscal challenges that were beyond the control of this municipality that led to some increase,” said Donohue. “There is no question in my mind that this is a very respon-

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for 2016, which includes all classifications, is 5.3 per cent. The County of Renfrew levy is $1,039,632 an increase of 4.7 per REGION cent compared to last year and the education levy is $841,133 a two per cent increase from 2015. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) cost, which makes up 13 per cent of the.CA total budget, is $386,000, a 26 per cent increase from 2015. Donohue said the rising OPP cost was an enormous challenge for the council. “Our concern is in no way with the OPP policing,” said Donohue.

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RCI Relay for Life May 27 Here’s your chance to support the Canadian Cancer Society and Renfrew Victoria Hospital oncology unit, all while having a great time. Renfrew Collegiate Institute (RCI) hosts Relay for Life on Friday, May 27 at Ma-Te-Way Park. RCI, Canada’s top fundraising school, is looking to reach the $1 million mark in its tenth year hosting the event. The event runs from noon to midnight and a silent auction, canteen and raffle will be part of the fun from noon to 8 p.m. Opening ceremonies begin at 6 p.m. and the Survivor Victory Lap takes place at 6:30 p.m. Survivors are welcome to register between 5-6 p.m. and new survivors are always welcome, say organizers.

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Jag jumper The Upper Ottawa Valley High School Athletic Association held its track and field championships at Mooney’s Bay in Ottawa on May 13. St. Joseph’s Catholic High School Jaguar Emma Kluke finished fourth in midget girls high jump to advance to the Eastern Ontario Secondary School Athletic championship in Brockville on May 20. There’s been plenty of track and field action for local students of late and the fun continues in the coming weeks. For more track results see page 33.


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