With the release of its December issue on November 13th, Toronto Life magazine announced its list of 50 most influential Torontonians of 2025. The magazine’s No.1 pick is Prime Minister ...

For more than two decades, Marnie and Ted Williamson have believed in the importance of accessible, local healthcare. Long before they made Barry’s Bay their home, the former owners of ...

At 3pm on Friday, Nov.14th Madawaska Valley Fire Department was dispatched to the 600 block of Arbor Vitae Road for a fully engulfed structure. Both North and South Fire Halls ...

Editor's note: The Current is delighted to once again thank Doreen Yakabuski for suggesting fiction titles for the readers on your holiday gift list. This is the eighth consecutive year ...

If you're concerned about the high cost of groceries, spare a thought for the Madawaska Valley Food Bank as they prepare for the annual Radiothon on December 5 in Barry's ...

The next few days are packed with interesting events in the Valley. Here is a small selection to choose from: Thursday, Nov.20 Madawaska Valley Gardening Club, at Opeongo Seniors Centre, ...

The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning the public, particularly youth and parents, about the growing risks associated with sharing personal or intimate images online. There ...

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 406 in Barry's Bay held a moving Remembrance Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11th. The ceremony was led by hosts Tom Vlasic and Bev Burchat because ...

The holiday spirit was in full swing at St. Francis Memorial Hospital as volunteers gathered to help prepare thousands of letters for the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s annual Tree ...

As temperatures begin to drop across the province, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reminds all motorists to prepare for the winter season.  A few proactive steps can significantly reduce the ...

In preparation for this year's Remembrance Day, members of the Royal Canadian Legion Barry's Bay Branch 406 have been active in drawing attention to those who have served in the ...

Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) has received laboratory confirmation of the first local case of influenza A for the 2025-2026 season. Seasonal influenza, commonly known as the flu, ...

On November 3rd, the Ottawa Valley Tourist Association (OVTA) brought the region’s tourism community together for the annual Ottawa Valley Tourism Conference, themed Valley Voices – Shaping Tourism Together. Hosted ...

First annual Widows Retreat at Mont Madawaska in Barry’s Bay Ontario offers meaningful workshops, therapeutic activities, and a glimpse at next year’s expanded program for widowed men. Madawaska Valley Hospice ...

The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind parents/guardians and children that Halloween can be a time of both excitement and potential danger ...

The St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVHF) is celebrating a generous $10,000 donation from McRae Lumber, thanks to the overwhelming support of the Catch the Ace community. Above: Cameron McRae ...

Valley ghosts, ghouls and goblins (plus a few Superheroes!) were out at last Saturday's Halloween Hunt in Barry's Bay. Madawaska Valley Public Library CEO Natalie Barrington gave The Current some ...

A group of community volunteers has launched a new non-profit corporation dedicated to creating affordable housing in the Ottawa Valley. Already, it has at least five projects in various stages ...

Thank you to the St. Francis Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for their generous donation of $10,000 to the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation. Proceeds will go towards the purchase of a ...

This weekend promises a host of exciting events for Valley residents. Halloween Hunt Reminder for all monsters, ghouls and treasure hunters - annual Halloween Hunt takes place in downtown Barry's ...

October is Canadian Library month and Ontario Public Library Week is from Oct.19 - 25. Madawaska Valley Public Library CEO Natalie Barrington took this opportunity to review many Library events ...

Congratulations to our Week 5 Catch the Ace weekly winner, Andrew Kutchkoskie of Barry’s Bay! Andrew is the first member of his family of six consistent Catch the Ace players ...

For the first time in over 30 years, a newly crafted, traditional birch bark canoe touched the waters of Golden Lake. The Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation Guardian’s Program, known ...

Congratulations to Melissa Craftchick of Barry’s Bay, who has won the Catch the Ace weekly prize for the second time! Above (Photo submitted). For this most recent Week 4 win of Catch ...

Operation Impact report The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recently took part in a national four-day traffic safety initiative dubbed Operation Impact over the Thanksgiving ...