OPP seek potential witness in Quadeville serious injury incident
Police are continuing to investigate an incident that left a young child with serious injuries in Quadeville, southeast of Barry's Bay. On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., ...
OPP suspect animal attack in serious injuries to Quadeville child
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is continuing to investigate an incident that left a young child with potentially life-threatening injuries in Quadeville, southeast Barry's Bay. On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, ...
Tour de BeaverTails returns to Killaloe on July 6
The Tour de BeaverTails® - a community cycling and walking tour - in Killaloe, Ontario, goes again on July 6, 2025, building on last year, when more than 150 riders and ...
Renfrew County and District Health Unit issues extreme heat alert
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for all of Renfrew County and District. A significant heat event with dangerously hot and humid conditions will begin Sunday afternoon and is ...
Stop sign vandalism in Barry’s Bay
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating after multiple stop signs were damaged in Barry's Bay. On June 17, 2025, the UOV OPP ...
Combermere Road reopened after OPP investigate serious collision
Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a serious two-vehicle collision involving a passenger car and SUV in Madawaska Valley Township ...
Bite-sized news at June 14 2025
Free fishing Fathers Day weekend This Father’s Day weekend, Canadian residents can fish for free across Ontario on June 14 and 15. “This Father’s Day weekend, take the opportunity to ...
Madawaska Valley teen receives Rick Hansen Difference Maker Award
One of just five students from across Canada, Chadd Stoppa has received the Ontario Difference Maker Award from the Rick Hansen Foundation. Chadd, a Grade 12 student at Madawaska Valley ...
Greening Main Street bring log benches back to Madawaska Valley
If you enjoyed the Bay Day sidewalk sale on May 24 Weekend, you may have rested your weary self by sitting on one of the remarkable log benches that have ...
Yakabuski speaks at MV Volunteer Appreciation event
Every May we recognize the efforts of the many volunteers in Madawaska Valley. Retired MPP John Yakabuski was keynote speaker at the 2025 Volunteer Appreciation lunch held at the Royal ...
OPP charge 23 individuals in Pembroke illegal drug operation – more arrests expected
Nearly two-dozen people have been arrested, with more arrests and charges expected after a drug trafficking investigation in Pembroke. Above: Items seized by OPP. On Thursday, May 22 and Wednesday, ...
Featured this month at your Public Library
Madawaska Valley Public Library kicks off June with an exciting outer space event this week called Astronomy in Action. This planetarium experience at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre on ...
Valley celebrates Community Living Month
Valley residents are lucky to have an open invitation to help celebrate Community Living Month with Madawaska Valley Association for Community Living (MVACL). While this event takes place every May, ...
Keep moving says Barry’s Bay 80+ Hockey Hall of Famer
Earlier this month Barry's Bay resident Ralph Emmerson was inducted into the Canadian 80+ Hockey Hall of Fame in Ottawa. The event highlighted the achievement of 27 players still playing ...
Help from public requested to solve Renfrew homicide
It's been two years since Jonathan LOGAN was shot and killed in Renfrew, Ontario. Investigators believe this murder can be solved if someone with key information comes forward to help ...
Valley residents giving back for local healthcare
Editor's Note: These recent reports of donations for local healthcare have been submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation. Barry’s Bay Tim Hortons provides thousands of reasons to smile An ...
Wilno Heritage Park celebrates Polish Day and Kashub Day with music, food, dancing
The sun was shining in Wilno as crowds gathered to celebrate the 23rd annual Polish Day / Kashub Day Heritage Festival on Saturday, May 10th. As promised on the event ...
Growing TogethER Campaign surpasses goal for SFMH Emergency Department project
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation The St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVHF) is thrilled to announce the culmination of its Growing TogethER Emergency Department Redevelopment and Ambulatory Care ...
Bite-sized news Victoria Day Weekend 2025
Bay Day It's back, bigger and better than ever - thanks to local merchants and the Barry's Bay BIA. While you enjoy the special offers from retailers, Farmers Market stalls, ...
Nothing trivial about Madawaska Valley Public Library
Contestants take Madawaska Valley Public Library's Trivia Night very seriously indeed, with individuals, family groups, and community organizations entering. Earlier this month sixteen teams of up to six people vied ...
Fraud and scam awareness session by OPP at Barry’s Bay Legion May 14
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), in partnership with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 406 in Barry's Bay, is hosting a presentation plus a ...
Proposal for Killaloe Rave festival withdrawn after public outcry
The controversial proposal for an annual Rave Festival off Mountain View Road seven km west of Killaloe in Renfrew County has been withdrawn. Above: grounds of the Killaloe Craft and ...
Tribute to Mark Willmer
Editor's note: Below is the text of our latest e-newsletter to all subscribers in which we express The Current’s tribute to the late Mark Willmer. To provide context and avoid ...
Several acres of grassland consumed by flames opposite propane facility
While the lower Ottawa River Basin is reaching its peak recently with a risk of low level flooding in Ottawa and Gatineau, the fire risk in the Madawaska Valley was ...
Emergency Room redevelopment underway at St. Francis Memorial Hospital
The redevelopment project for the St. Francis Memorial Hospital Emergency Department and Ambulatory Care has begun. Above: Ground-breaking ceremony for SFMH Emergency redevelopment project. “Our government is protecting Ontario’s health ...
