Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 406 observed 2020 Remembrance Day in Barry’s Bay outdoors on a bright, breezy day. The annual celebration recalls the end of World War I in 1918, and has been observed at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month since …
To address Canadians’ questions about radon and how to protect their health, Take Action on Radon, a national health coalition, is hosting a free interactive webinar with radon experts on November 19, at 1 p.m. EST in English and on November 20, at 1 p.m. EST in French.
There were additional items of note from the two meetings held by the Council of Brudenell Lyndoch and Raglan (BLR) during the past week, in addition to The Current’s article published yesterday about the Integrity Commissioner’s report to Council. BLR bids farewell to Clerk-Treasurer Mayor Sheldon Keller ended the November …
Unknown for the most part is that the late Alex Trebek, longtime host of Jeopardy! had roots in Renfrew County.
Next spring the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 406 in Barry’s Bay will look very different to drivers entering the village thanks to a former art student at Madawaska Valley District High School (MVDHS). The weekend before Remembrance Day, artist Brookelyn Martin met with Branch 406 President Heather Poliquin in the …
A blistering report was presented to Brudenell Lyndoch and Raglan (BLR) Council on November 4th by the BLR Integrity Commissioner. Above: Integrity Commissioner Peggy Young-Lovelace E4m (Photo Elliot Lake Standard) The report followed a complaint that Councillor Andrea Budarick, after declaring a pecuniary interest, contravened sections of the Municipal Conflict …
Who were all those costumed characters descending on the streets of Wilno, Barry’s Bay and Combermere on Hallowe’en Day? The Madawaska Valley Public Library organized a children’s Hallowe’en Hunt with the help of thirty local businesses in the Township of Madawaska Valley. Above: the Gow and Recoskie children plus family …
Whether you are exploring new modes of artistic expression or in need of a creative escape, there are opportunities for artists and creative people across the Ottawa Valley to take part in the next round of Pop Up Art. Organized by Ottawa Valley Community Arts (OV-CAOS), in partnership with the …
Editor’s Note: Contributor Kim Hanewich wrote this near the end of last month and we are pleased to share it with our readers now as the Valley enjoys typical summer temperatures in November. As the first ground covering snowfall of the season is underway, a pizza dough rises, and music …
Earlier this year The Current’s publisher sent a Freedom of Information request (FOI) under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) to Madawaska Valley Township’s CAO Suzanne Klatt. He asked for disclosure of records that the Township and Council relied on to justify the personal public …
In September, our government celebrated the 100th anniversary of National Forest Week. This countrywide celebration of our shared forest heritage makes clear just how much we value one of Canada’s greatest natural resources. Forests are part of the Canadian identity. Our extensive tracts of forested territory are home to an …
Catch The Ace progressive jackpot could top $160,000 Last Thursday Jennifer Bamford of Barry’s Bay won the Week #41 Weekly Prize of $5,518 in St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s Catch The Ace lottery. Her favourite number, seven, revealed the Nine of Spades so the lottery continues with weekly draws until …
Today, November 8 2020, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU), is confirming that in addition to the one high school student who previously tested positive for COVID-19, two additional high school students at Valour High School in Petawawa have tested positive for COVID-19. Two confirmed cases that are linked …
Illustration: Betsy Bell McKimm (c) 2020 Betsy Bell McKimm, former resident of Madawaska Valley, has graciously permitted The Current to publish this illustration in response to the outcome of last week’s US election. McKimm now combines her training and experience in both art and yoga to provide instruction for students …
Editorial Regular readers of The Current know that from time to time we report on perceived breaches of the obligations of accountability, transparency and integrity on the part of local government. This reporting has not only been about Madawaska Valley, but also Brudenell Lyndoch & Raglan and North Algona Wilberforce. …
