Freedom of Information Request reveals continuation of MV’s vendetta against The Current
Editorial As previously reported, The Current requested the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRAO) to investigate the conduct of Madawaska Valley Township’s insurer, Intact Public Entities (Intact). The reason ...
The Ace of Spades lives on!
Congratulations to Kevin Springer of Renfrew whose name was pulled in the Week 49 Catch the Ace draw! Kevin purchased his ticket at the Village Discount & Variety in Eganville ...
In the Valley this weekend
It's that time of year again - misty mornings and chillier nights are here - so enjoy the outdoors as much as you can. This weekend there's plenty to see ...
Global recognition for Madawaska business
Riverland Lodge has been recognized with a 2024 Global Recognition Award for its remarkable achievements and steadfast dedication to excellence in the campground industry. Becky McRae’s leadership and vision have propelled the ...
Only four cards remain hidden in Catch The Ace lottery
Valley residents are in a fever over St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation's popular progressive lottery Catch The Ace. This week's prize drum held 6,139 draw tickets and before drawing the ...
Lorna Hudder Memorial gives back to local healthcare
Friends and family members of the late Lorna Hudder gathered to remember their loved one and give back to local healthcare. Money was raised at the third annual Lorna Hudder ...
Your feedback will shape future healthcare services
Ottawa Valley residents are invited to participate in a new survey aimed at improving healthcare services in their communities. The Ottawa Valley Ontario Health Team (OVOHT) is collecting feedback to ...
Renfrew County and District drug strategy in development
Submitted by Renfrew County and District Health Unit Like many communities across North America, the opioid crisis is having a tragic impact on local families and communities across Renfrew County ...
Bite-sized news at Sept.11 2024
Several upcoming events in the Valley of note: Friday, Sept.13 The adult walking group convenes at Madawaska Valley Public Library at 1 pm. This is your chance to keep fit ...
MV resident challenges storage container by-law
Earlier this summer Madawaska Valley resident Eve-Marie Chamot lodged an appeal with the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) against the Township’s By-Law 2024-44. MV Council enacted the By-Law restricting the use ...
Community restores fish habitat in Papineau Lake
Submitted by Watersheds Canada Watersheds Canada reports on an exciting community-led project that recently restored in-water fish habitat on Papineau Lake. In conjunction with Paplineau Lake Community Association (PLCA), 20 ...
Watch for kids, buses and don’t overshare
It's that time again - excited kids will be on the streets and so will school buses. Drivers - Keep your eyes on the road ahead and NOT ON YOUR ...
Win with lead-free fishing
Submitted by Carson Trout Lepine and Greenan Lakes Association Last May, Carson Trout Lepine and Greenan Lakes Association (CTLG Lakes) began its own campaign to create awareness about the harmful ...
County warns parents of likely school bus disruption
The Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium (RCJTC) notified students' parents and guardians yesterday, August 27th, of a likely disruption to the school bus service as the fall term begins. RCJTC ...
Military vehicles on roads as annual field exercise concludes
Increased military traffic can be expected on major highways in Northern and Central Ontario on August 27, 2024. Canadian Army Reserve personnel and vehicles from across 4th Canadian Division (4 ...
Train coming to Barry’s Bay
There's a new train coming to the Barry's Bay Railway Station on Labour Day Weekend. Unlike the locomotive-powered trains that arrived here in bygone days, this train won't be accompanied ...
Human remains found in Eganville house fire
The remains of one person have been located in Friday's early morning residential fire. On August 23, 2024, around 5:15 a.m., officers from the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial ...
False information circulated about settlement of The Current’s legal claim against MV
On February 7th 2024 The Current published a joint media release advising of the settlement of its lawsuit against MV Township and the former Council. LINK: The Current's legal claim ...
Your help is needed to identify robbery suspect
Police release photo of suspect (Above) The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in the ...
The forgotten forest product
When you hear the words “forest product” what comes to mind? Most of us think of lumber, pulp and paper. If pushed, we might come up with edible forest products ...
Valley mosquitoes carry West Nile Virus confirms Health Unit
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been confirmed in the Town of Arnprior. Every year, the Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) monitors West Nile virus activity through 14 ...
MV Library suggestions for August
Every summer Madawaska Valley Public Library offers you much more than just materials to borrow such as books, DVD and puzzles. Here are some additions to a full calendar of ...
Bite-sized news at Aug.9th 2024
An August tradition - Killaloe Fair This weekend marks the annual Killaloe Craft and Community Fair - a summertime tradition in the Valley since the mid-1970s. The not-for-profit outdoor community ...
OPP Bulletins Aug.6 2024
More than 2X speed limit results in charge Photo: OPP Killaloe Detachment The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding motorists that aggressive driving is dangerous and ...
OPP and Algonquins of Pikwakanagan partnership yields arrests and seizure of drugs, paraphernalia and money
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to offer support to the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, which declared a State of Emergency December 1, 2023, in response to opioid related ...
