According to a press release from the Stationkeepers MV, a non-profit group that aims to preserve and promote local heritage and culture associated with the Barry’s Bay Railway Station, the group is working on an oral history project to record the life and times of Valley folk – and is …
Where I come from, on the other side of Toronto, we are landlocked. Rivers flow through, but nothing stays. Even the people get in their cars by day, drive into the city to work, and return by night. A steady flow of traffic. Where I come from, humanity dominates. We …
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) has seized illegal drugs at a residence in the City of Pembroke. On August 5, 2020 members of the Street Crime Unit, assisted by the OPP Tactical Rescue Unit (TRU), OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), and officers with …
Editorial Regular readers know that The Current operates on a not-for-profit basis relying on the support of volunteers and local advertisers to cover costs of production. As such, we are part of a growing movement collectively known as “Nonprofit News.” This has resulted in the formation of an organization, the …
Editor’s Note: An update received August 10 from the OPP states that on August 7, 2020 the missing youth was located safe by police. The OPP would like to thank the public for their assistance with this missing person investigation. The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police …
Temporary online Hunter Education Program continues to mid-August Would-be hunters can still obtain their Ontario Hunter Education Accreditation virtually via online learning. This will NOT permit you to hunt with a gun (unless you already have proof of firearms accreditation, such as a PAL or Minor’s Licence). This interim measure …
The Friends of the Rockingham Church are sorry to announce the cancellation of the 20th Anniversary Celebration planned for August, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions in effect on public gatherings. We are very disappointed but of course the most important thing is that everyone stays safe. Also, …
It was the 1960s, I was 13 years old and growing up way too quickly. In those days a boy was a man at 13 but that kind of thinking got me into a predicament. You see, I was thinking about a huge bass, the one I had seen earlier …
Now that Ontario has entered Phase 3 of its reopening, here is a list of local food and drink establishments for your convenience. The Current also provides their contact details and encourages you to seek more information in case there have been recent changes to procedures, hours of business, etc. …
A press release from the province received today, July 31, details extra measures to be implemented for restaurants, bars, and other food or drink establishments, to help limit the spread of COVID-19. The amended orders will implement the following measures: All patrons will be required to be seated at all …
Today, July 30, the Ontario government unveiled its plan for safely reopening schools for in-class instruction beginning this September. Announced jointly by Premier Doug Ford; Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health; Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education; and Dr. Barbara Yaffe, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health, the plan …
Today, July 30, the Ontario government unveiled its plan for safely reopening schools for in-class instruction beginning this September. Announced jointly by Premier Doug Ford; Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health; Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education; and Dr. Barbara Yaffe, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health, the plan …
On July 30, John Yakabuski, MPP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, announced that the County of Renfrew will receive up to $14,550 to host career fairs, employee tours, develop a rural transit ride-share program and support developing on-farm value-added products; and the Town of Renfrew will receive up to $2,700 to design, fabricate and …
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Snowmobile, Vessel, ATV, Enforcement team (SAVE) wants to increase safety and enjoyment of towing sports. In 2007 a 7-year-old girl was fatally injured by a ski bar pulling a tube. Investigation revealed that ski bars are only designed to pull a water skier. They are …
Brudenell Lyndoch and Raglan Township (BLR) has agreed to comply with two recommendations from the Provincial Ombudsman after a complaint of illegal meetings of BLR Council was filed earlier this year, according to records seen by The Current. Following the Ombudsman’s review, BLR Township agreed to “be vigilant in adhering …
