Catch The Ace tenth round offers minimum $5k jackpot
The St. Francis Valley Healthcare (SFVH) Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its 10th Catch the Ace progressive lottery, giving participants another exciting opportunity to win while supporting ...
Bite-sized news at Sunday, March 29th
Today is the final day of the Opeongo Heritage Cup tournament at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre, 55 Arena Road, Barry's Bay - a great way to ensure March ...
Local OPP Bulletins at Mar.27 2026
Ottawa Valley resident down $100k in crypto investment scam Petawawa resident has reportedly lost more than $100,000 in a long-standing cryptocurrency investment scam. On Wednesday March 25, 2026, at approximately ...
Pikwàkanagàn included in partnership with Ottawa Senators
A joint statement circulated on March 26th by Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation outlines the importance of a collaboration between a unified Algonquin team and the Ottawa Sens that is ...
Increased military traffic on area roads
Canadian Army Reserve personnel from 33 Canadian Brigade Group (33 CBG) will conduct transport and supply convoys on roads and highways between multiple Ontario communities and Petawawa, Ontario on March ...
Connection, compassion and community
In April Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care (MV Hospice) will hold a four-day training program for aspiring hospice volunteers. The Current asked MV Hospice Bereavement Services and Volunteer Coordinator, Jenna ...
Bite-sized news at March 17th 2026
We at The Current send our best St. Patrick's Day wishes to all Valley folk who consider themselves Irish (and who doesn't? At least for today!) Madawaska Valley Gardening Club ...
March Break activities with Madawaska Valley Public Library
How will Valley parents keep the kids busy and out of trouble this March Break? The clever ones take advantage of quality children’s programming available from Madawaska Valley Public Library ...
St.Patrick’s at Killaloe Farmers Market
The many vendors of Killaloe Farmers Market are gearing up for a St.Patrick's celebration on Saturday, March 7th from 10am to 2pm at the Lions Hall on Lake Street in ...
Lake St. Peter’s Ben McFadden Catches the Ace
Ben McFadden of Lake St. Peter got the phone call of a lifetime when he discovered he had found the Ace of Spades in Week 22 of the St. Francis ...
Meet Carolyn ApSimon – MV Library Artist for March
Friends of the Library should note this fun artist talk and demonstration happening on Saturday at 1pm at Madawaska Valley Public Library, 19474 Opeongo Line, Barry's Bay. You can have ...
Valley swatting incident under investigation
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a swatting incident. On Wednesday February 25, 2026, UOV officers responded to a report of threats ...
Opeongo Line funding announcement
As part of its plan to protect Ontario, the government is investing $531,187 to help the township of Madawaska Valley resurface Opeongo Line. The funding is being delivered through the ...
Concerns mount about growing stockpiles of radioactive waste next to Ottawa River
The Ottawa River flows through an ancient rift valley that extends from near North Bay through Ottawa toward Montreal. The area is seismically active, and experiences dozens of minor earthquakes each year ...
Linda Neuman officially rejoins MV Council
At a Special Meeting of Madawaska Valley Council on Monday, February 9th, 2026, Barry's Bay resident Linda Neuman was formally sworn in as a member of Council, replacing the late ...
MV Public Library Board honours the late Marie Landon
At the January 26, 2026 board meeting, the Madawaska Valley Public Library board honoured long-time volunteer Marie Landon, who passed away in February 2025. Above from left - standing: Claire ...
ALERT: Bank investigator scam resurfaces
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating after a victim in the Petawawa area recently lost over $4,000 through the bank investigator ...
OPP tips for businesses – verify purchasers first
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging businesses to verify who they are dealing with before conducting remote or online sales. The UOV ...
Hospital auxiliary gift shop crocheted goods benefit local healthcare
Submitted Colleen Lapello of Palmer Rapids is crocheting in support of local healthcare. Throughout 2026, she will be donating 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of her blue ...
Local healthcare empowered by grant from OPG
Submitted The St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVHF) recently received a generous Empowerment grant of $7,500 from Ontario Power Generation. Funds will go toward the purchase of essential medical equipment at St ...
MV Council selects Linda Neuman to fill vacant seat
At the Madawaska Valley Council in Committee meeting on Tuesday, Feb.3rd 2026, Mayor David Shulist and Councillors Blank, Cybulski and Maika voted unanimously to appoint Linda Neuman (Plebon) to fill ...
Heritage poem: Mountain Relief
This poem is about the road which was built during the depression times in 1934 in Radcliffe Township which is now County Road 62 (formerly Hwy.62).The Current thanks Lois Yantha ...
New skills from your Public Library
The Madawaska Valley Public Library offers you life-enriching resources and opportunities. Library patrons regularly take advantage of on-going activities every month such as Storytime for little ones every Wednesday morning, ...
King’s Landing – affordable housing in the Valley
Anhart, a Canadian non-profit housing developer, is bringing affordable townhomes to Barry's Bay. The King's Landing project addresses the growing housing affordability crisis in Renfrew County and the Ottawa Valley, ...
Tree of Lights campaign raises over $155,000
The ability to receive healthcare close to home plays a critical role in patient recovery, offering comfort through familiar surroundings, trusted caregivers, and the support of loved ones. That message ...
