OPP charge suspect in Pembroke armed robbery
An individual is now facing 11 Criminal Code (CC) charges after the OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) arrested a man in relation to an armed robbery at a restaurant ...
OPP investigating armed robbery at Pembroke restaurant
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating an armed robbery at a restaurant in the City of Pembroke. On March 24, 2025, ...
Multi-level co-ordination agreement to implement Pikwakanagan-led child and family services
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, Nigig Nibi Kiwin Gamik, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services The Algonquins of Pikwakanagan know that, since time ...
How will you celebrate Earth Hour tonight?
Editor's Note: Spring has arrived in the Valley (are you listening Environment Canada?) and tonight, Saturday, March 22nd, you can participate in Earth Hour from 8:30pm to 9:30pm. World Wildlife ...
Invasive Species Centre to protect ash species with new project
The Invasive Species Centre is excited to announce the launch of a new, three-year initiative in partnership with the National Tree Seed Centre, Forest Gene Conservation Association, and the Ontario ...
Water Safety Watersheds Condition Statement in effect to Mar.28 2025
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Pembroke District is advising area residents that a Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety is in effect throughout the district until Friday, ...
OPP warns of phishing smishing and other scams
During Fraud Prevention Month, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding Ontarians and businesses to stay informed and vigilant against evolving fraud threats. Cybercriminals use spoofed emails, fake websites and ...
Police seek information about weapon-related incident
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a reported a weapon-related call in the Whitney area. On March 17, 2025, at approximately ...
Barry’s Bay to lose its iconic caboose
OPINION For those who are not aware, I would like to take this opportunity to tell you that the Township of Madawaska Valley has passed a motion to declare the ...
Eileen Jones Whyte to stand as NDP candidate in upcoming federal election
Canada’s NDP is proud to announce Eileen Jones Whyte as our candidate for the riding of Ottawa Valley in the upcoming federal election. A dedicated community leader, advocate, and long ...
Total lunar eclipse in the Valley
Whether you are a snowbird enjoying the tail end of winter elsewhere in the world (like us) or a Valley sleepyhead who failed to stay up all night Thursday to ...
Bite-sized news at Mar.12 2025
Sift through your options for March with today's Bite-sized news from The Current. St. Patrick's Day celebrations Here are some of the local events planned for the wearing of the ...
This Fraud Prevention Month think before you answer
Ontario residents continue to receive deceptive phone calls designed to mislead them into sharing personal information or making fraudulent payments. Callers use spoofing technology to manipulate caller ID information, making ...
Local labour market report for 2024-25 to launch virtually
The Labour Market Group of Renfrew and Lanark (LMG) has released its 2024-2025 labour market report and is inviting community members to join a Virtual Launch of the report findings ...
MV tax rate up by 2.5 percent in 2025 budget
Madawaska Valley Township Council passed its 2025 Budget at its March 4th Council in Committee meeting. Treasurer Amanda Hudder (shown above at left with Operations Manager Hilary Kutchkoskie during last ...
Canada wide warrant for federal offender
Editor's Note: On Thursday, Mar.13th The Current received the following update: The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad would like to advise the public that a Federal Offender who went ...
Check your measles immunization status advises Health Unit
Ontario is experiencing a measles outbreak involving 177 cases as of February 26, 2025. Most outbreak cases have been reported in Southwestern Ontario by Southwestern Public Health and Grand Erie ...
More than March Break at your Public Library
Valley residents have come to expect the Madawaska Valley Public Library to provide a full complement of activities for kids whenever school is out. While this year’s March Break programming ...
MV Council delays decision on how to replace Olsheski
On February 20th Councillor Joseph Olsheski tendered his resignation from Madawaska Valley Township Council effective March 15th. In October 2022 Olsheski became the youngest-serving councillor ever elected in Madawaska Valley ...
Official Results for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke 2025 Ontario election
Here are the official results for the riding of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke after final tabulation by Elections Ontario. Billy Denault (PC) 24,297 Oliver Jacob (LIB) 9,804 Marshall Buchanan (NDP) 6,607 Kevin ...
The Eganville Leader to stop publishing
On February 26th the publisher of The Eganville Leader, Gerald Tracey, announced that with effect from February 28th 2026 The Leader will close down. He stated that the decision, which ...
Bite-sized news at Mar.3, 2025
Inspired by hints of spring Valley residents welcome March, even if it did come in "like a lion" and we look forward to spring time later in the month. Our ...
Unofficial results show PC candidate Billy Denault wins in R-N-P
Here are the unofficial results for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, as announced by Elections Ontario: The successful candidate, Billy Denault (PC Party), will be the new MPP representing Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke According to Elections Ontario, ...
OPP Bulletins at Feb.25 2025
KHR man found deceased in Round Lake An 80-year-old man from Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards Township is deceased after the Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) he was driving broke through the ...
Support grows for petition asking PM to revoke Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship
A House of Commons petition to revoke the Canadian citizenship of Elon Musk has been started by Qualia Reed, an author from Nanaimo, British Columbia. As reported by The Current ...
