At a Public Meeting held May 4, Madawaska Valley Township staff and Council responded to multiple communications from residents regarding the proposed development of 1048a-b Mill Street in Combermere by ...
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The trial of bar server Ann Senack on criminal negligence charges causing death and bodily harm resumed on May 13 following its abrupt adjournment on April 30. The reason for ...
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Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) released the following at 1:35 p.m. on May 13: Today, May 13, the Ontario Government announced that it is extending the provincewide Stay-at-Home ...
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On May 12, Renfrew County Real Estate Board released last month's sales figures. The average price of homes sold in April 2021 was $408,287, a substantial increase of 37.3 percent ...
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If you ever wanted to make a big difference in the easiest possible way, consider joining the St. Francis Monthly Giving Club. This incredibly important club is made up of ...
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OPP Killaloe Detachment Serious collision on Opeongo Road investigated: On Thursday, May 6, 2021, at approximately 3:30 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded ...
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Free legal advice for victims of sexual assault John Yakabuski, MPP Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, reminds residents that as of this month the Ontario government is providing up to four hours of free ...
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On May 4 the People's Party of Canada submitted the following: On May 1, David Ainsworth was officially acclaimed as the PPC candidate for the riding of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke for the ...
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RCD COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee update Below is the summary of vaccination roll-out in Renfrew County & District released on May 5: Second dose COVID-19 vaccine appointments for Renfrew County ...
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On May 7 Pembroke Regional Hospital issued the following advice for COVID-friendly patient gifts this Mother's Day Weekend. If you plan to celebrate Mother's Day with a hospital patient, please ...
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The following was received from County of Renfrew on May 5: On Tuesday, 59 heads of Council from across eastern Ontario gathered for a virtual meeting and voiced overwhelming support ...
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On May 3 the following progress update was received from Network 24. As part of the provincial initiative to make health care more collaborative, integrated and patient-centred, a local team ...
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A media release from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry received May 3 states: The Ontario government is enhancing the protection of the province’s precious natural resources and ensuring ...
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OPINION Approximately two years ago our newly elected council introduced their first budget. But when they introduced their second budget, it was immediately affected by things outside the municipal scope: ...
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EDITORIAL Let’s begin with the reason I am writing this nearly a month after a controversial editorial appeared in the Valley Gazette. It’s because in last week’s Gazette (Apr.28), it ...
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Health Canada issues major recall at Canadian Tire, Costco According to media reports, Health Canada has issued the following warnings after "multiple incidents reported." The Canadian Tire recall involves the ...
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Since 1999 the Wilno Heritage Society has held its annual Kashub Day Festival at Wilno Heritage Park on the first Saturday in May, but thanks to COVID-19 the celebrations are ...
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A dramatic development in the trial of bar server Ann Senack resulted in an abrupt end to yesterday’s hearing following Assistant Crown Attorney Richard Morris asking Judge Hugh Fraser to ...
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RCD residents aged 55+ may pre-register now but not book locally until May 5 Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) distributed a media release Apr.30 advising residents that the ...
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Have you ever taken a good, close look at your teeth in the mirror? Have you noticed how your molars or back teeth appear to have a natural groove or ...
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Renfrew County & District Health Unit (RCDHU) released the following information 9:30 a.m. on Apr.28 2021: Today, Apr.28, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is announcing that booking appointments ...
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Third person charged after debris left on Hwy.17 Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) and Renfrew Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have been investigating a number of ...
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Because of an unusually lengthy Public Planning meeting on April 20, the Regular Council meeting scheduled for 10 a.m. did not begin until after 2 p.m. By then Madawaska Valley ...
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OPP Killaloe Detachment Barry's Bay protest referred to OPP Provincial Liaison Team: The Current has been told by OPP Killaloe Detachment that the detachment received two calls concerning the demonstration ...
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Editorial It seems fitting that Earth Day fell during National Volunteer Week and thanks to community volunteers there’s been a lot of clean-up lately in the Valley. Above from left: ...
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