Following last night’s cabinet meeting, the Ontario government has issued a new emergency order under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act to prohibit organized public events and social gatherings of more than five people, effective immediately. The media release states as follows: Today, the Ontario government is taking immediate …
Following last night’s cabinet meeting, the Ontario government has issued a new emergency order under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act to prohibit organized public events and social gatherings of more than five people, effective immediately. The media release states as follows: Today, the Ontario government is taking immediate …
Queen’s Park, March 28 Effective immediately, the government has issued an emergency order that retail businesses and individuals in Ontario cannot charge unfair prices for necessary goods. Individual offenders can face a ticket of $750, or, if summoned to court and convicted, could face a maximum penalty of a $100,000 …
A press release received today explains that in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) has been extremely busy preparing for a potential surge in patients who are sick with fever and respiratory complaints. “While much of what we hear is about how the virus spreads in …
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre (RC VTAC) has launched today to strengthen access to primary care for all Renfrew County residents. The RC VTAC is a collaboration between Renfrew County Primary Care teams, the County of Renfrew Paramedic Service, Renfrew County …
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre (RC VTAC) has launched today to strengthen access to primary care for all Renfrew County residents. The RC VTAC is a collaboration between Renfrew County Primary Care teams, the County of Renfrew Paramedic Service, Renfrew County …
Now that only “essential” services may remain open, The Current keeps you up to date with this list of local businesses and services as of March 26. Please support your local shops and services, and take the time to thank their staff for staying in the “front lines” to provide …
This evening, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) released a statement that the first positive laboratory-confirmed case of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) has been identified in the region. A woman in her 90s developed symptoms and was tested by Pembroke Regional Hospital (PRH) on March 23, 2020. She is currently …
This evening, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) released a statement that the first positive laboratory-confirmed case of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) has been identified in the region. A woman in her 90s developed symptoms and was tested by Pembroke Regional Hospital (PRH) on March 23, 2020. She is currently …
The Current has learned of the formation of a group of residents opposed to the re-zoning of the Chippawa Shores development because of environmental and safety concerns. This follows the Madawaska Valley Council Meeting of March 3, 2020 when Council approved the draft of the proposed Condominium Conditions to be …
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Snowmobile ATV Vessel Enforcement (SAVE) Unit today issued a media release to remind ATV users of some basic safety guidelines. With the spring thaw it is important to recognize that ice is more unsafe and unpredictable than even a few weeks ago. This …
The province has launched a toll-free line 1-888-444-3659 to provide support to Ontario businesses who have questions about the province’s recent emergency order to close at-risk workplaces following recommendations by Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health. On Monday, the province issued an emergency order to close at-risk workplaces and encourage non-essential businesses …
On March 23, 2020, the Institut national de santé publique du Québec notified Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) that a Quebec resident working in Renfrew County and District tested positive for COVID-19. RCDHU has been working with the employer and has identified workers in Renfrew County and District …
On March 23, 2020, the Institut national de santé publique du Québec notified Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) that a Quebec resident working in Renfrew County and District tested positive for COVID-19. RCDHU has been working with the employer and has identified workers in Renfrew County and District …
At his daily briefing this morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau doubled down on the need for social distancing to combat spread of COVID-19. He said, “We’ve all seen the pictures online of people who seem to think they’re invincible…. Well, you’re not…. Go home, and stay home.” This was followed …
