Editor's Note: Helen Benn responded to The Current’s request with the following statement about her candidacy for Councillor in Madawaska Valley: Thank you for reaching out, and for The Current's ...

Editor's Note: Robert Faulkner responded to The Current's request with the following statement about his candidacy for Councillor in Madawaska Valley. To the Residents of Madawaska Valley: Our township is ...

Congratulations to retired nurse Terry Jardeleza of Combermere, whose name was picked in the Week 18 draw! Terry is shown above with her winnings (Photo submitted) Having provided care at St ...

Leading up to the 2026 municipal elections on October 26, a new survey from the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) finds that Ontarians want their municipal election candidates to prioritize ...

There’s a beautiful, wild, south-facing hillside, close to the Ottawa River, not too far upstream from Parliament Hill. It is densely forested with mature stands of deciduous and coniferous trees ...

Editor's Note: Leigh Meadows responded to The Current's request with the following statement about her candidacy for Councillor in Madawaska Valley. Thank you for reaching out, and for providing candidates ...

There's plenty of summer time left to enjoy in the Valley. Here are a few coming events you may find of interest: Roller Skate this weekend in support of the ...

Municipal Elections Act, 1996 [Section 33 (5) to 37] NOTICE is hereby given to the Municipal Electors that during the period commencing May 1st, 2026 and closing on Nomination Day, ...

When Marie Villeneuve stepped into the mammography suite this June, it wasn't just another appointment. It marked a milestone for both Marie and St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH). She became ...

This summer has been a lucky one for many supporters of local healthcare. More than $12,000 in weekly prizes have been won since The Current last reported on results of ...

At close of the nomination period on Friday, 21st August, the following candidates had been nominated in the Township of Brudenell Lyndoch and Raglan. FOR MAYOR: QUADE, KEVIN SEAFILED, KENNETH ...

Below are the names of those who have submitted nomination papers, as well as the office they are running for. This is an unofficial list, with the official list to be ...

UNOFFICIAL LIST OF CANDIDATES MAYOR: ONE (1) to be elected at large NameDate FiledTime FiledBLANK, MaryMay 1, 20268:45 a.m. COUNCILLOR: FOUR (4) to be elected at large NameDate FiledTime FiledSHULIST, ...

Countdown Moves is a series of community journeys connecting Countdown pebble mosaic monuments by paddling, walking, and rolling. Each step, roll, and paddle contributes to Countdown’s mission: creating safer communities ...

UNOFFICIAL LIST OF CANDIDATES MAYOR: ONE (1) to be elected at large NameDate FiledTime FiledBLANK, MaryMay 1, 20268:45 a.m. COUNCILLOR: FOUR (4) to be elected at large NameDate FiledTime FiledSHULIST, ...

Editorial The Law Society recently announced that it had stripped the licence to practice law because of misconduct on the part of Sault Ste.Marie lawyer Tim Harmar. If that name ...

At last! Today's the day for One Golden Gala, your chance to celebrate the global success of hometown lake girl and best-selling author, Carley Fortune. This is a big day ...

Police have arrested and charged a Killaloe resident following a child sexual exploitation investigation.  On July 30, 2026, units involved executed a search warrant at a residence in Killaloe. As ...

West Nile virus has been detected in a sample of mosquitoes collected in the Town of Arnprior. This is the first detection of the virus in Renfrew County and District ...

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Memorial Butterfly Release Today is the last day to reserve your butterfly for this year's Butterfly Release on Sunday, July 26. Contact the St.Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation by telephone at ...

St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) is pleased to share that the Emergency Department (ED) Redevelopment Project has reached its halfway milestone. SFMH will transition into the new Emergency Department. As ...

Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care is pleased to announce two bereavement retreat opportunities this fall for individuals who have experienced the death of a spouse or partner. Following the success ...

More than a year ago, some members of the MV Gardening Club met in their interest to create a community food garden in Barry's Bay. Our thought was to grow ...

Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind residents to remain cautious and vigilant regarding Bank Investigator frauds, often targeting elderly persons. In 2025, Canadians ...