
Province extends funding for Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre
The following was distributed by John Yakabuski MPP on Mar.24 2023: An innovative idea that started in Renfrew County during the COVID-19 pandemic is being continued after proven success in ...
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Bereaved kids to get support at first Grief Camp for children and teens
Thanks to the Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care, there is support here in the Valley for children and young people who have experienced the death of someone special to them ...
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Valley Manor status report on redevelopment project – mounting costs a concern
At the Mar.21 Regular Meeting, Madawaska Valley Council heard a presentation from Valley Manor Long Term Care. Speaking on behalf of the Manor were Trisha DesLaurier, CEO, and Stacey McDonald, ...
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Development Charges – What is this about and why should you care?
Opinion Development Charges (DCs) are fees imposed by municipalities to increase revenue and pay for infrastructure services. Infrastructure includes roads, sewers, water, wastewater and other services that a homeowner expects ...
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Local NDP support long-term funding for RC VTAC
With funding for the Renfrew County Virtual Triage And Assessment Centre (RC VTAC) expiring on March 31st, the Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke NDP is taking action to support long-term funding for the service ...
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Local Immigration Partnerships team up to encourage Allyship
On March 21 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Local Immigration Partnerships in Simcoe, Grey-Bruce and Lanark and Renfrew Counties are jointly hosting an online panel discussion on Allyship to ...
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Killaloe OPP Bulletins Mar.13 2023
Police investigate Barry's Bay break and enter An investigation into a break and enter is underway. On March 11, 2023, shortly after 10:00 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of ...
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County real estate statistics continue to paint grim picture for sellers
Renfrew County Real Estate Board MLS® home sales, new listings continue to run well below average levels in February. The total of 63 MLS sales of homes last month represents ...
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Bite-sized news at Mar.12 2023
This week is March Break in the Valley and there are plenty of events and activities to enjoy as mentioned previously in The Current. As spring approaches, you have even ...
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Bite-sized news at Mar.6 2023
Madawaska Valley proposed Development Charges REMINDER: Madawaska Valley Township’s public meeting about proposed Development Charges in the municipality has been re-scheduled for today, Monday, Mar.6 2023 at 6 pm at ...
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Heritage hockey: Bonnechere Valley Hockey League Champions
It is now 61 years ago this month (March 29th) that Barry's Bay defeated the Eganville Eagles to win the George Cup. Over 1000 people attended the final game in ...
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Valley rural youth to Live It Up at NAW’s Lake Dore Lodge
North Algona Wilberforce Township is hosting a rural outreach program for Elevate Youth Wellness called Live It Up. Elevate Youth Wellness, located in the Phoenix Centre in Pembroke, is devoted ...
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MV Library activities during March
Valley residents can enjoy much more than just March Break activities at Madawaska Valley Public Library (MVPL) this month, said Library CEO Natalie Barrington. While MVPL is partnering with the ...
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RCDHU appoints permanent Medical Officer of Health Dr. Jason Morgenstern
Renfrew County and District Health Unit circulated the following on Feb.28 2023: The Board of Health for Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is very pleased to announce that ...
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Opeongo Heritage Cup Tournament returns
This year's Opeongo Heritage Cup Hockey Tournament will take place the weekend of March 24 through 26 at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre in Barry's Bay. Whether you support ...
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Feb.26 2023
Ottawa Valley history and entertainment Barry's Bay at 2 pm on Sunday, Feb.26: The Stationkeepers MV present 'The Way We Were' & The Yo-Yo Mamas. This lively presentation takes place ...
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When a green light means YIELD
Car drivers know that a green light generally means GO, but the graphic above illustrates an important exception to that rule. A flashing green light on a vehicle (often an ...
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OPP Bulletins Feb.21
Mischief to Opeongo Line business door Killaloe OPP is investigating a mischief to property incident involving damage to a business door. On February 13, 2023, just before 5:00 p.m., police ...
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Latest Renfrew County real estate figures show significant declines across the board
The January 2023 data on MLS home sales, new listings and overall inventory released by the Renfrew County Real Estate Board shows all markers running below average. The number of ...
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OPP warns lonely hearts about romance scams
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wants to wish every Ontarian a happy Valentine's Day, except for the romance scammers! The OPP and our law enforcement partners continue to see the ...
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UK small town’s novel attempt to recruit GP
Rural communities everywhere struggle to find medical personnel – just a few days ago The Current fielded yet another call from a Madawaska Valley resident on the subject – but ...
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Overdose alert for Renfrew County
Submitted by Renfrew County and District Health Unit on Feb.10 Further to the Overdose Alert that was issued on January 02, 2023, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) and ...
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MV Development Charges TONIGHT’S MEETING CANCELLED
Editor's Note: Madawaska Valley Township has re-scheduled the Public Meeting on Development Charges for Monday, March 6, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. The Current has just received a notice from the ...
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Is this unjust enrichment of MV lawyers a gift that will keep on giving?
Editorial Last August the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) published a report on the cost of municipal insurance. It said, “Rising municipal insurance costs continue to be a major concern ...
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