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Welcome to CNL and Renfrew County in the Upper Ottawa Valley!

We understand that relocating can be a stressful time for everyone and needs to be prepared and organised.

This information packs aims to help you understand and organise your move to Renfrew County. It contains general information about Canada and the area, information about CNL and practical information about everyday life.

We hope you find it useful.

Table of contents

About 3 Finding employment/volunteering 21 Ten Facts about Canada 3 Employment opportunities aside from Ontario 4 CNL 21 Renfrew County 5 Volunteer Services 21 Canadian Nuclear Laboratories 6 History 6 Education 23 Strategy 7 Schools – Local and International 23 Campus 8 Universities And Colleges 25 S&T Department 9 Adult Education 25 Taxes 10 Preschool 26 Visas 10 Security Clearance 11 Animal Care 27 Veterinarians 27 Getting Started 12 Pet Sitting Services 27 Cost of Living 13 Horse Boarding 28 Travel Distances (Km) 13 Renting a Home/Apartment 13 Hotels/Motels in Renfrew County 29 Buying a Home 14 Government Services 15 Transportation 15 Things to Do in the Ottawa Valley 29 Ontario Driver’s License 16 Recreational Resource Guides 29 Post Offices 16 Community Contacts 29 Cable/Internet/Home Phone 17 Community Centres 29 Mobile 17 Movie Lovers 30 Satellite Companies 17 Beaches 30 Electricity/Gas 17 Summer Festivals 31 17 Waste Management

18 Healthcare 18 Healthcare Facilities 19 Doctor Search 19 Dentist Search 19 Mental Health Services Counselling and Dispute Resolution 19 Assisted Living 20

2 Ten Facts about Canada

Canada is the world's second-largest country by Its capital is Ottawa, and its three largest total area, and the fourth-largest country by metropolitan areas are Toronto, Montreal, and land extending from the Atlantic to the Pacific Vancouver. It has ten provinces - Alberta, British and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, 9.98 million square kilometres (3.85 million Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, square miles). Canada's southern border with Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and the United States is the world's longest bi- Saskatchewan - and three territories - national land border. Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon.

Political system: federal parliamentary Its advanced economy is the tenth-largest in democracy and a constitutional monarchy, with the world, relying chiefly upon its abundant Queen Elizabeth II being the head of state. natural resources and well-developed international trade networks.

Currency: CAD Canadian Dollar Motto: A Mari Usque Ad Mare (Latin) (English: "From Sea to Sea") National Anthem: O Canada Driving on the right. Telephone code +1. Official languages – English and French Population 35 million.

3 About Ontario

It is Canada's most populous province Ontario’s more than 250,000 lakes contain about accounting for nearly 40 percent of the one-fifth of the world's fresh water. country's population, and is the second- largest province in total area. It is home to the nation's capital city, In summer, temperatures can soar above Ottawa, and the nation's most populous 30°C (86°F), while in winter they can drop below - city, Toronto 40°C (-40°F).

Ontario generates 37% of the Ontario is home to 2 time-zones: the boundary national GDP and is home to almost 50% line between the Central Time Zone and Eastern of all employees in high tech, financial Time Zone is just west of Thunder Bay, running services and other knowledge-intensive north from the United States border to Hudson industries Bay.

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4 About Renfrew County

The County of Renfrew stretches from the Renfrew County (7,645 sq. km.) is the largest national capital region of Ottawa to the west, County in Ontario with over 900 pristine lakes along the shores of the Ottawa River to the and four major river systems northern tip of Algonquin Park.

Petawawa is the most populous municipality in Renfrew County.

Renfrew is divided in 17 municipalities. The seat Petawawa is home to Garrison Petawawa with 2 of county government is Pembroke. Other Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, and 4 communities surrounding the area include Canadian Division Support Group. Laurentian Hills, Deep River and Petawawa.

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Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

History CNL is Canada's premier nuclear science and technology laboratory managed by Canadian National Energy Alliance Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is a world-class, sustainable national nuclear laboratory delivering science and technology structured to meet current, and adapt to changing, Canadian federal, global commercial, and public priorities in four program areas: Energy, Health, Environment, and Safety & Security.

Mission • Provide the world with sustainable energy solutions including the extension of reactor operating lifetimes, hydrogen energy technologies, and fuel development for the reactor designs of tomorrow. Together, with partners, CNL will demonstrate the commercial viability of advanced reactors including the small and very small modular reactor. • Continue to support radiochemical therapies and work collaboratively with medical/educational institutions and pharmaceutical companies to pioneer new alpha therapies for cancer treatments that save countless lives. • Enhance national and global nuclear safety and security by developing new techniques to interdict contraband nuclear material, respond to nuclear incidents, prevent nuclear accidents and protect against evolving cyber threats to nuclear power plants. • Leverage all of CNL’s capabilities for commercial success in Canadian and international markets. • Restore and protect Canada’s environment by removing and responsibly managing AECL’s nuclear liabilities, and developing decommissioning technologies that can be shared with others.

Core Values • Respect • Teamwork • Accountability • Integrity • Excellence

Vivid Description CNL stands proud as a global leader advancing nuclear science and technology. The world comes to CNL to solve the toughest technological challenges. CNL has the most effective industrial partnerships of any national laboratory. Its campuses are home to a vibrant community of the world’s brightest innovators. Its people know they are making a difference in the lives of people around the world. CNL is valued by the Canadian government and customers in industry.

6 Strategy This strategy outlines a vision for CNL over the next ten years, which positions the organization as a global leader in nuclear science and technology; an organization that is commercially successful, respected for its scientific capabilities, and home to world-leading expertise based out of a modern, efficient and collaborative campus environment.

Highlights include: An investment of more than $1.2 billion over ten years in the facilities and infrastructure of the Chalk River Laboratories. This investment enables:

• the construction the Advanced Nuclear Materials Research Centre, a complex which will include new shielded facilities, and many advanced active laboratories for research involving active or irradiated materials; • a new electrical switchyard, expanded natural gas service, potable water lines, and sanitary sewer system, all of which improve the safety and reliability of the current systems; and, • construction of modern, energy efficient facilities to accommodate maintenance and operations activities, logistics and security, and a new business centre.

An exciting program in science and technology which includes ambitious goals such as:

• the siting of a new, small modular reactor on the CRL site by 2026; • development and demonstration of a suite of targeted alpha therapy compounds (an emerging medical isotope technology) by 2022; • expansion of our program in hydrogen, with a goal to play a leading role in the demonstration of hydrogen-based bulk transport by 2020; • demonstration of a new advanced fuel fabrication concept by 2020; and • the development, commercialization and deployment of a nuclear industrial control cyber intrusion detection and mitigation system by 2022. Details on the work to address legacy waste and nuclear liabilities, while preparing the campus for a period of significant revitalization.

Here are the links to the CNL website for a complete version of the Long-Term Strategy:

Campus Over the next decade, CNL will be transforming its Chalk River Laboratories (CRL) through the revitalization of essential site infrastructure, the decommissioning of aging infrastructure and a significant investment in new, world-class science facilities. The transformation will position CNL to remain a leader in developing peaceful and innovative applications from nuclear technology through its expertise in physics, metallurgy, chemistry, biology and engineering.

7 An overview of the future campus, photos provided courtesy of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories:

Science & Technology Organization

Over the next 10 years, CNL will take a leadership role in transforming the nuclear future of Canada. The ambitious S&T agenda is driven by: • Government priorities • Needs of industry • The future of the sector • Revenue opportunities • Opportunities to leverage the world-class and differentiating capabilities of CNL

To drive the S&T strategic objectives, CNL has established seven strategic initiatives: • Life extension and long-term reliability of existing reactors; • advanced fuel fabrication; • small modular reactors; • decarbonizing the transport sector and remote communities in Canada; • the Alpha Research Institute; • nuclear cyber security; • and the Centre for Nuclear Forensics and Response.

8 CNL’s Science and Technology capabilities are underpinned by diverse expertise that will evolve to meet the demands of industry and the government.

A TedX Talk delivered by Alastair McIvor from CNL: how is a nuclear reactor used for science? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=083OPkgCqBQ

All content about CNL courtesy of CNL.

9 Taxes, Visas and Security Clearance

Personal Income Tax Every individual working in Canada is required to pay a personal income tax based on their revenue. For more information about the personal income tax. To see the most frequently asked questions about the personal income tax, To have a general overview of taxes and benefits in Ontario

Property Tax: If you own property in Ontario, you receive a property tax bill each year. Property taxes are determined by each municipality, based on your property value, the applicable municipal tax rate(s) and education tax rate. Property taxes are most typically in the range of $3000-$6000 annually

Social Insurance Number – SIN The Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a nine-digit number that you need to work in Canada, to have access to government programs and benefits and to pay your taxes. All family members should apply for a SIN as it will allow every member to get certificates, open bank accounts and seek employment.

Visa Requirements Anyone coming to work in Canada who is not a Canadian citizen or resident requires a work visa. Canada has a positive and pragmatic immigration policy and Canadians are welcoming to international people coming to live and work in the country. • NAFTA (North America Free Trade Agreement) makes it straight forward for citizens of the US and Mexico to work in Canada. The process can usually be completed within 1 month and immediate family members automatically qualify for visas to live and work in Canada. • CETA (Canada Europe Trade Agreement) makes it straight forward for citizens of the European Union countries to work in Canada. The process can usually be completed within 1 month and immediate family members automatically qualify for visas to live and work in Canada. • There are other visa types, such as the C10 visa, which can be applied for by any nationality and are granted if the Canadian immigration authorities see a clear benefit to Canada resulting from the individual coming to Canada and if there is a clear case that the skills the individual possesses are scarce in Canada. The C10 visa process relies on a discretionary decision by the Canadian immigration authorities and usually takes around 1 month to complete. • A visa can also be granted after a LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment). This is a structured process that a Canadian employer can go through which involved advertising the position widely in Canada and creating the case to hire internationally if there is insufficient people with the required skills in Canada. This process takes up to 6 months.

Many people working at CNL have obtained work visas and relocated to Canada (many with their families). The process is especially straight forward for people coming from North America and Europe. Assistance and guidance is provided by CNL and its partners to manage the process.

General information about applying to work in Canada

Security Clearance for CNL There are various levels of security clearance for workers at CNL, and the level required depends on the role. Every person coming to work at CNL will require some level of security clearance. The documents required for the application depend on the level of clearance, but will always include: • Completed security forms (provided by CNL) • Two forms of photo ID • Certificates of highest educational achievements • Professional and character references • Police certificate from country of residence over the last 5 years

The security clearance process is coordinated by the Personnel Security Department at CNL. The length of time to obtain security clearance that will allow you to commence employment with CNL can vary vastly depending on the case.

11 Getting Started Our Team has put together a list of resources that will help you settle into your new home and community as smoothly as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact us. Please note the following contacts are only recommendations and that we do not endorse any of them.

Cost of living in Canada The cost of living in Canada is high, but when compared to other parts of the world, such as Western Europe, it is relatively less expensive. According to the Mercer’s 2017 Cost of Living report “Vancouver (107) has overtaken Toronto (119) to become the most expensive Canadian city in the ranking, followed by Montreal (129) and Calgary (143). Ranking 152, Ottawa is the least expensive city in Canada. ” There are significant differences in the cost of living in Canada between rural areas and major cities such as Toronto, rural areas being less expensive generally. Expats living in Canada should expect to spend about 35 to 50 percent of their after-tax income on housing and utilities, including rent (or a mortgage), heating, electricity, phone and water. Under Canadian law, if a person chooses to own a car, it must be insured and registered with the provincial government. Moreover, expats in Canada spend approximately 15 percent of their income on food and about six percent on clothing. It is also worth considering the impact of the weather. Expats moving to Canada have to learn how to

12 cope with Canadian winters. In Chalk River, summers are humid, and averages reach high 20s but can peak to mid 30s. In winter, January/February averages are -10C but can dip as low as -30C and even lower with wind-chill added. Cold is accompanied by snow, which can cover the ground for four to five months in the Chalk River area. This means more power is needed to heat one's house.

Cost of Living in Renfrew County If you are planning a move to the area, home prices are $300K on average. There are multiple rental options as well, with new homes and apartment buildings being built every year. The average monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is approximately $850, and for a house between $1200 and $1600, depending on size, location and whether utility costs are included.

Being such a large county, most families will find it useful to own two vehicles to enable both commuting and family use for sports, recreation, school and social excursions. There is no public transit service in the county at present. The fuel prices are on par with other areas at around $1.13/liter, sometimes dropping below the surrounding average.

There are a number of options within the county for everyday needs such as grocery stores, home and garden, sporting goods, apparel and pharmacies; from big box options such as Walmart, Canadian Tire, Winners and Home Depot to smaller specialty stores and independently owned businesses. You will see the same trend when it comes to dining in the area. Apart from your standard "take-out" options, there are a number of restaurants such as Kelsey's, Boston Pizza, East Side Mario's and the locally owned favourites such as Madameek Lebanese cuisine, Anthony's Italian Grill and Ullrich's Deli and Cafe. You will find the prices quite reasonable and very comparable to other areas within the province.

Travel Distances (Km)

Deep River Chalk River 10 Petawawa 31 21 Pembroke 51 41 16 Renfrew 106 96 77 61 Ottawa 195 185 167 150 76 Toronto 413 403 383 402 375 450 Deep Chalk Petawawa Pembroke Renfrew Ottawa Toronto River River

RealEstate in Canada Realtors Across Canada https://www.realtor.ca/ This site is the single best website for those who wish to browse the majority of options for any given location in Canada.

Renting a Home/Apartment In Renfrew County Free Rental Service “Relocation by Lisa”, Rental Agent (613) 639-5472 www.relocationbylisa.com If you are relocating to the area, Lisa will help you find the perfect rental location that suits your needs. While viewing properties you also receive an informative tour of the area and the activities available here.

Mitula Mitula Group is a real estate, jobs, and cars classified advertisement search engine which displays its contents to the User for free.

Prefab Homes and Modular

Kijiji Kijiji is Canada’s largest classifieds site with millions of live ads in a wide range of categories - cars, housing, jobs and everything in between.

Buying a Home In Renfrew County Royal Lepage has offices in Petawawa and Pembroke. 613-687-6305 (Petawawa) 613-735-1062 (Pembroke) www.royallepage.ca

Remax has offices in Petawawa and Pembroke. 613-687-2020 (Petawawa) 613-732-3601 (Pembroke)

Wisemove Realty is located in Petawawa. 613-687-1234

James J Hickey Realty is located in Deep River. (613) 584-3377

Government Services

Municipalities Town of Petawawa Town of Laurentian Hills (613) 687-5536 (613) 584-3114

City of Pembroke Township of Whitewater Region (613) 735-6821 (613) 646-2282 or 1-877-646-2282

County of Renfrew Town of Deep River (613) 735-7288 or 1-800-273-0183 (613) 584-2000

Government of Ontario

Service Ontario Service Ontario Pembroke 400 Pembroke Street, East Pembroke, Ontario (416) 326-1234

15 Service Ontario Deep River 23 Champlain Street, Deep River, Ontario (613) 584-2923 Service Ontario Petawawa 14 Ypres Blvd, Petawawa, Ontario (800) 267-8097

Provides help in accessing many government services such as health care, driver’s licenses, changes in home address, birth and marriage certificate and newborn registration.

211 Ontario 211 helps to navigate the complex network of human services quickly and easily, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in over 100 languages. 211 connects people to the right information and services.

Transportation Local transportation within the CNL area is almost exclusively by private vehicle and there is no public transportation other than school bus services. Carpooling is very popular on the CNL site and has priority parking. From Ottawa, there is a wider range of public transportation available with national bus. Ottawa’s international airport is a 2 hour drive away from which one can obtain flights to major cities around the world.

Without Public transportation, the preferred means of transportation are individual vehicles however, there is also a growing network of commuter cycling and active transportation routes and trails. Greyhound Bus Line 1-800-661-8747 Greyhound has interlined partnerships with a number of independent bus lines across Canada. These bus companies provide complementary service to Greyhound Canada’s existing schedules and link to many of the smaller towns in Greyhound Canada’s national route system.

Ontario Driver’s License 1-888-570-6110 In Ontario, you can use a valid driver’s license from another province for 60 days. If you want to continue driving in the province after this 60-day period, you must get an Ontario driver’s license. Registering a vehicle requires proof of ownership, proof of insurance and a safety inspection conducted by an approved Ontario vehicle inspector within 30 days prior to registration.

Provincial Vehicle Requirements For information on how and where to apply for an Ontario driver’s license or vehicle permit/ownership If you’re coming from another province/ country

Post Offices To find a Post Office in your area visit the Canada Post website.

16 Cable/Internet/Home phone/Mobile There are many providers available for consumers. Individual needs will dictate, however, traditionally many families have a landline telephone and cable television service in their homes. For international calling, landlines still generally offer better value; however, the recent trend is that those who do not have special calling needs outside Canada will rely upon mobile telephone only.

The main providers in Canada are Rogers, Bell and Telus. However, in Ontario, Telus offers wireless service only. Bell Cogeco 1018 Pembroke St. East, Pembroke, 1-800-267-9000 (613) 732-2825 3471 B Petawawa Blvd. Petawawa.

Rogers Mobile 1 855 877-3824 NRTC Cable internet and home phone 1-866-210-4059 1-613-582-3600

Primus Canada Vianet 1-877-704-4269 1-613-775-9996

Tek Savvy 1-877-779-1575

Mobiles Only Rogers Pembroke Mall 1100 Virgin Mobile Pembroke St. East, Pembroke, 1100 Pembroke St. East (East End Mall) Ontario (613) 732-1602 Pembroke, Ontario (613) 732- 2528

Wireless Centre/TELUS Mobility Koodo 1100 Pembroke St. East (East End Mall) 1108 Pembroke St. East (Wal-Mart) Pembroke, Ontario (613) 732- Pembroke, Ontario 7555 (613) 735-4997

Satellite Companies Bell Express Vu Shaw Direct 1-888-759-3474 1-888-542-1831

Electricity Natural Gas

17 Hydro One Enbridge 1-888-664-9376 1-877-362-7434

Waste Management & Recycling Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre (613) 735-7537

18 Health Care

Canada's publicly funded health care system is dynamic--reforms have been made over the past four decades and will continue in response to changes within medicine and throughout society. The basics, however, remain the same--universal coverage for medically necessary health care services provided on the basis of need, rather than the ability to pay. Health coverage is funded from both national and provincial budgets, but is administered provincially. In Ontario, publicly funded health coverage is organised through the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). People working in Ontario might be eligible to apply for the OHIP depending on circumstances. If you need to apply for an Ontario Health Insurance Plan Card.

Emergency number 911.

Our Team has put together a list of health care solutions and resources for you and your family.

Healthcare Facilities Pembroke Regional Hospital *24-hour emergency 705 Mackay St., Pembroke, Ontario (613) 732-2811

Deep River and District Hospital *24-hour emergency 117 Banting Dr., Deep River, Ontario (613) 584-3333

Whitewater Bromley Community Health Centre 20 Robertson Dr. RR1, Beachburg, Ontario (613) 582-3685

West Champlain Family Health Team Eganville, Ontario (613) 628-9051

Petawawa Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic B-1024 Victoria, Petawawa, Ontario (613) 687-9081

VC Athletic Therapy & Bracing 3495 Petawawa Blvd, Petawawa, Ontario (613) 687-2002

Ottawa Valley Physiotherapy & Sports Medicine Serving Arnprior, Petawawa, Renfrew & the Ottawa Valley Since 1997

19 Public Health Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) (613) 732-3629 or 1-800-267-1097 ext. 666 Staff at the Renfrew County and District Health Unit can provide up-to-date, reliable information on many health topics and vaccinations.

Doctor Search Looking for a Family Doctor Residents in Ontario will need to find and register with a family physician. There can be challenges with doctor availability in some areas, so it is important to register immediately. You can start the process.

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

Dentist Search Oral Health

Prevention in Hand Empowering Canadians to take control of their health

Mental Health Services Walk-In Counselling for Mental Health and Addictions The Phoenix Centre Pembroke, Ontario 1-800-465-1870 or (613) 735-2374

Mental Health Services of Renfrew County Mental health services. 705 Mackay St., Pembroke, Ontario (613) 732-8770 or 1-800-991-7711

Counselling and Dispute Resolution The Phoenix Centre for Children and Families 130 Pembroke Street West. Suite 200 (613) 732-2374 The Phoenix Centre for Children and Families is a children’s mental health treatment centre. Counselors are working with children, youth and their families to improve their mental health and well-being. Phoenix Centre supports and services are available across Renfrew County.

Ontario Early Years Centre and Satellites Ontario Early Years Centre and Satellites. 464 Isabella St., Pembroke, Ontario (613) 735-7575 or 1-866-547-7613 Parents and caregivers with children from birth to six years of age can access free programs and services and enjoy play activities, share experiences, learn about literacy and access other

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Petawawa Centennial Health Clinic 154 Civic Centre Rd. ,Petawawa, Ontario (613) 687-7641 The Petawawa Centennial Family Health Clinic provides a broad range of primary health care and health promotion services

Assisted Living

For those who may require housing support for elderly /infirm extended family members, Renfrew County provides many options, as listed below.

Community Living Upper Ottawa Valley 894 Pembroke Street West Pembroke, Ontario K8A 5P8 (613) 735-0659 Through the Pembroke Association, Community Living Upper Ottawa Val- ley provides supports and services for adults who need varying degrees of assistance.

Champlain Community Care Access Centre 1100 Pembroke Street East, Pembroke (613) 732-7007 The Champlain Community Care Access Centre connects those in need with care, both at home and in the community, in order to enable residents to stay in their own homes longer. It can also provide information about long-term care options.

Bayshore Home Health 169 Lake St, Pembroke, ON (613) 732-3269 or 1-866-973-7423

Carefor Health and Community Service 425 Cecelia Street, Pembroke, ON (613) 732-9993 Our Pembroke-Renfrew County offices have a suite of programs designed to serve the needs of the communities in Renfrew County. Some of these programs and services include Affordable Assisted Retirement Living, Specialized Supportive Housing, and Community Outreach.

Finding Employment/Volunteering

Employment Opportunities Aside from CNL

Employment opportunities aside from CNL are important in the decision-making process to live and work for CNL, for you and for your spouse/partner. You will find in this section some employment centers and agencies and a spotlight on Renfrew City.

The following centers and sites offer a general view of the employment in Ontario Service Canada Centre 141 Lake Street, Pembroke, Ontario. A full-service Centre offering a mix of information and transactional services such as Social

21 Insurance Number Applications, Records of Employment, Labour Standards, Employment Insurance Regular Benefits and Job Search Assistance.

Employment Service Ontario offers free and confidential bilingual service to all residents. Services offered: • employment counseling • resume, cover letter, and interview preparation assistance • labor market information • job search support • educational resources • computer labs and workshops In Petawawa: 3025 Petawawa Blvd. (Unit D) (613) 687-1717 [email protected] In Deep River: 43 Champlain Street (613) 584-1717 petawawaemployment.ca

Ottawa Valley Jobs is an online job board promoting employment opportunities available in the Ottawa Valley, a region stretching from Mattawa to the outskirts of Ottawa, and from Bancroft to the Pontiac region.

Spotlight on West Ottawa The Kanata Research Park and the Kanata North Technology Park are located at the west end of Ottawa, it is home to many IT companies such as Mitel, Ericsson, March Networks, Huawei, Hewlett- Packard,Amdocs, DragonWave, Solace Systems, Pleora Technologies, Protecode, TSMC Design Technology Canada, Halogen Software and Nokia. There are also Ciena and Cisco locations in the area. (http://www.krpproperties.com/). The new Department of National Defence Headquarters (NDHQ) is being established in the Ottawa west end. Renfrew City is a good choice for people to live in if one partner works in CNL and the other one in the West area of Ottawa: it is located between Ottawa and CNL, meaning that while the person employed by CNL can commute to work in around one hour, the person working in the West of Ottawa can commute to work in 55 minutes to an hour. In Renfrew itself, there are limited work opportunities except in some areas including manufacturing - machine shops, tape/duct tape, world-leading bio-oil from wood processing – as well as schools, hospitals and administrative jobs.

Volunteer Services Volunteers are essential in offering a variety of services to our community members. Use your talents and skills in a wide variety of volunteer opportunities, ranging from general administration, deployment activities, child care, fund- raisers and special events.

22 Volunteer Services Team South Side Community Centre 1578 Wolfe Ave., Petawawa, Ontario (613) 687-2104 ext. 242 [email protected]

The Town of Petawawa's parks and recreation department has developed this Volunteer Handbook.

In addition, it is possible to volunteer in Health Centers such as the Petawawa Centennial Family Health Center. Animal Centers such as the Renfrew County Animal Center.

23 Education Education in Canada is provided publicly and is a provincial responsibility. Private education, though available in some places, is not widely used and attaches significant costs. Education is within provincial jurisdiction and the curriculum is overseen by the province. Education in Canada is generally divided into primary education, followed by secondary education and post-secondary. Within the provinces under the ministry of education, there are district school boards administering the educational programs.

Education is compulsory up to the age of 16 in every province in Canada, except for Manitoba, Ontario, and New Brunswick, where the compulsory age is 18, or as soon as a high school diploma has been achieved.

Schools The general standard of state education in Canada is high, and both permanent residents and those on work permits can enrol their children in local schools for free.

The majority of Ontario schools offer instruction in English only; however, there are also many French immersion programs available, since French language ability is very important in some parts of the job market. Many English-speaking expats choose to send their children to either a good Canadian public or private school. There are no private schools in Renfrew County, the closest are in Ottawa area.

However, for those wanting their children to continue education under the curriculum from their home country, there are a number of international schooling options available in Toronto and Ottawa.

Unlike Canadian public schools, many international schools offer students the option of boarding, which gives expat parents a little more flexibility when deciding where to live.

Local Schools in Renfrew County For local schools information please click on the appropriate School Board.

Renfrew County Catholic District School Board (RCCDSB) (613) 735-1031

Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) (613) 735-0151

Conseil des écoles catholiques de langue française du Centre Est 1-888-230-5131

Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario (CEPEO) 1-888-332-3736

24 French Resources ACFCO- Champlain 303 James Street Pembroke, Ontario (613) 633-2607

Francos Comté Renfrew 303 James Street Pembroke, Ontario (613) 585-3414

Jeanne Lajoie High School French as a Second language 1257 Pembroke St West, Pembroke (613) 735-3948 ext. 42856

International schools in Toronto and Ottawa: TORONTO German International School Toronto The York School (TYS) Gender: Co-educational Gender: Co-educational Ages: 3 to 18 Ages: 4 to 18 Curriculum: German Curriculum: International Baccalaureate

Lycée Français de Toronto Toronto French School (TFS) Gender: Co-educational Gender: Co-educational Ages: 3 to 18 Ages: 2 to 18 Curriculum: French Curriculum: International Baccalaureate

OAT (Ontario Academy of Technology) Upper Canada College Gender: Co-educational Gender: Boys only Ages: 14 to 18 Ages: 5 to 18 Curriculum: Ontario English Curriculum Curriculum: International Baccalaureate

Sunnybrook School Gender: Co-educational Ages: 4 to 12 Curriculum: International Baccalaureate

OTTAWA There are three international schools in Ottawa. All follow the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. Academie de la Capitale International School http://www.acadecap.org/ Elmwood Academy (all girls) https://www.elmwood.ca/ Ashbury College https://www.ashbury.ca/

To compare schools in Ontario: elementary schools and secondary schools.

Universities and Colleges in the surrounding area

Algonquin College campus in Pembroke and Ottawa Algonquin College in the Ottawa Valley Pembroke, Ontario (613) 735-4700

Carleton University on Ottawa

Ottawa University The largest bilingual university in the world.

Saint Paul University

Adult Education Continuing & Community Education (613) 735-0151 ext. 3325

Learning and Career Centre (613) 687-5511 ext. 7368 / 7378

École des Adultes Le Carrefour Learn French

Preschools Children’s Garden Nursery School Pembroke, Ontario (613) 735-2259

Kiddie Kollege Nursery School Petawawa, Ontario (613) 687-2104 ext. 233

Kinder Connection Nursery School Petawawa, Ontario (613) 687-5814

Deep River Nursery School

Childrens Junction 33110 Hwy 17, Deep River 613-584-4263

Wise Owl Pembroke 151 Isabella St, Pembroke 613-735-2323

Lil Trooper South Day Care Petawawa 22 Leeder Lane, Petawawa 613-687-4136

27 Animal Care

All dogs and cats must receive yearly vaccinations (booster and rabies shots) and must wear a licensed dog/cat tag. Animal licenses can be purchased at your community’s Municipal Office. For residents of Petawawa, licenses can be obtained through the Petawawa SPCA office located at 387 Paquette Road.

For more information, please contact: Ontario SPCA (613) 588-4508

Suspected Animal Abuse 310-7722 or 1-888-668-7722

Veterinarians Petawawa Animal Hospital Christie St. Animal Hospital 3261 Petawawa Blvd., 160 Christie St., Pembroke, Ontario (613) Petawawa, Ontario (613) 735-0032 687-2536

Mohns Avenue Veterinary Services 58 Strafford Animal Hospital Mohns Av., Petawawa, Ontario (613) 687- 36938 Hwy 41, Pembroke, Ontario 6901 (613) 732-1737

Pembroke Animal Hospital Deep River Animal Services 905 Pembroke St. East (613) 33203 Hwy 17 W, Deep River, Ontario 732-3641 (613) 584-2252

Renfrew Animal Hospital 62 Argyle St., Renfrew, Ontario (613) 432-8884

Pet Sitting Services Alder Creek Kennel Odin’s Kennel Pembroke, Ontario (613) 587- 495 Biesenthal Road, RR 6, 4449 Pembroke, Ontario (613) 732-3414 Peever’s TLC Kennel Donred Registed-Kennels in Renfrew 1805 Black Creek Rd., Pembroke, Ontario RR 2 Stn. Main, Renfrew, Ontario (613) (613) 732-3236 432-7781

28 Travis and Shelley Dodd Forest Lea Kennels 30825 Hwy 17, Chalk River, Ontario 808 Forest Lea Road, Pembroke, Ontario (613) (613) 589-2502 732-1581

Just Cats Pet Sitting Services Shirley Kemp 465 Black Bay Rd., Petawawa, Ontario (613) 687-8194

Horse Boarding Forest Lea Stables 1102 Forest Lea Road, Pembroke, Ontario (613) 735-6213

Odin’s Kennel Pembroke, Ontario (613) 587-4449

Hotels/Motels in the Renfrew County Area

29 Recreation Renfrew County is located in Eastern Ontario along the border of Quebec and is made up of 17 different municipalities. The area is known for beautiful scenery, whitewater rafting and a number of other outdoor activities.

The county is renowned for the multitude of activities available, with a strong focus on the great outdoors. Being the largest county in Ontario with over 900 lakes, it provides the perfect setting for hiking, fishing, kayaking, camping, whitewater rafting, skiing and snowshoeing. If you're looking to stay indoors, you can visit the indoor rock climbing wall, take a class at one of the various health clubs, go to a movie or enjoy some live music at a local pub; there is always something happening in the community!

In Ontario, there are more than 20 provincial parks and the largest and most famous of thos, Algonquin Park is next door to CRL and Rendrew County. There are manyactivities also organised around the Ottawa River and Lake Ontario. On the other side of the Ottawa River, in Quebec province, many parks and natural reserves are also available

Recreational Resource Guides Ottawa Valley 4 Season Travel Guide http://www.ottawavalley.org http://www.ottawavalley.travel/Things_to_Do.html http://travelourbackyard.com/101-things-to-do-in-the-valley/

Community Contacts List Town of Petawawa Parks & Recreation Department 16 Civic Centre Road, Petawawa, Ontario (613) 687-5678 ext. 2104

Community Centres The Petawawa Recreation Complex 30 Festubert Blvd S-117 (613) 687-2932 This allergy-aware facility includes a gymnasium, aerobic fitness room, children’s room, indoor rock climbing wall and three meeting rooms.

Dundonald Hall Garrison Petawawa, Petawawa, Ontario (687) 5511 ext. 7114 57 Festubert Blvd. Building P-118 Facilities include a 200-metre track, three separate gymnasiums and an indoor climbing wall.

South Side Community Centre (PMFRC) 1578 Wolfe Ave., Petawawa, Ontario (613) 687-2104 ext. 0 The facility houses Before and After School Programming, Casual Child Care, Kiddie Kollege Nursery School, Parent/ Child Drop-In, Teen Scene: Petawawa Youth Centre a gymnasium, cardio equipment and a meeting rooms.

30 Movie Lovers Troyes Cinema (Garrison Petawawa) Petawawa, Ontario (613) 687-5826 Algonquin Cinemas East End Mall, Pembroke, Ontario (613) 735-8318

Skylight Drive-In 199 Forest Lea Rd., Pembroke, Ontario (613) 732-2136

Beaches The Petawawa Point Beach Unsupervised East Street and Island View Drive Petawawa Point Beach is an unsupervised beach equipped with a children’s playground, a beach volleyball court, washrooms, picnic facilities, canoe, kayak, stand up paddleboard rentals and canteen services.

Black Bear Beach/Kiska Beach May to September Mark Lawrence Lieven Rd., Petawawa This sandy beach is also a full service campground with hydro and water hook- ups for 100 sites.

Pine Point Beach Unsupervised Pine Point Rd., Deep River, Ontario A family beach with no lifeguard supervision provided. Washroom facilities are available for public use.

Lamure Beach Supervised Open seven days a week, 12 pm - 5 pm Brockhouse Way, Deep River, Ontario This supervised beach is equipped with two volleyball courts and a playground. Washrooms open during operating hours. Picnic areas are available and campfires are permitted in a designated area with permission from the Fire Department

Summer Festivals

Deep River Summerfest (613) 583-9583 A four-day-long biennial art, entertainment and sporting festival

Petawawa Civic Centre Days An annual ten-day event starting the second weekend of June.

31 Pembroke Old Time Fiddling and Step Dancing Championships Pembroke Memorial Centre An annual event held each Labour Day long weekend with over $20,000 in prize money and trophies.

Garrison Petawawa Family Day Dundonald Hall, Garrison Petawawa This annual event is a showcase for the units of 2CMBG. Families can also get information about the programs, services and facilities available at Garrison Petawawa.

Upper Ottawa River Race and Paddle Festival, Petawawa and Pembroke, August 11 to 13, 2018.

Photo courtesy of the Ontario Parks Blog