RCDHU releases May 13 Case Summary
Renfrew County and District Health Unit released an updated Case Summary today, giving a breakdown of status of COVID-19 cases in the region:
Year: 2020
Arts community mourns loss of Joseph Palluq
Joseph (Jaipeth) Illupalik Palluq passed away from drowning in Lake Clear on the night of May 1-2. His body was found by OPP divers on Tuesday May 5 after an extensive search on land and water. His neighbours on Lake Clear, fellow Madawaska Valley Studio Tour artists Kathy Haycock and …
Driver has lucky escape in Siberia Road accident
Madawaska Valley Fire Department were called to the scene of a dramatic single-vehicle crash yesterday at 4:35 p.m. on Siberia Road in Madawaska Valley Township. A black Ford Escape travelling eastbound entered the south ditch striking a culvert. The vehicle went airborne for 48 feet then struck a guyed wire, …
Emergency extended to June 2 as province gradually reopens economy
As stated in a press release received May 12: The Ontario government is extending the Declaration of Emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. This additional time will ensure the province has the necessary tools and health care capacity to contain COVID-19, while gradually reopening businesses, services, and amenities …
Emergency extended to June 2 as province gradually reopens economy
As stated in a press release received May 12: The Ontario government is extending the Declaration of Emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. This additional time will ensure the province has the necessary tools and health care capacity to contain COVID-19, while gradually reopening businesses, services, and amenities …
Discarded ash may have started brush fire in Barry’s Bay
On May 11, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. the Madawaska Valley Fire Department was dispatched to Mintha Street in the village of Barry’s Bay for a brush fire. Within four minutes of the call, three trucks and nine fire fighters were on the scene. As fire fighters were responding, plumes of …
Stolen fire ban sign could cost you; first responders wear PPE
As the long weekend approaches, Madawaska Valley Fire Department reminds everyone that a Total Fire Ban is in place, along with a provincial Restricted Fire Zone. MV Fire Chief Corwin Quade says that so far this year 12 Total Fire Ban signs have been stolen in the township. He said, …
Renfrew County releases breakdown of COVID-19 numbers
Every day the grim statistics mount — more new positive COVID-19 cases, more deaths, in the province and beyond. It’s hard to focus on the numbers of resolved cases and negative test results — especially when you’re stuck at home, and maybe feeling a bit fed up. Here in the …
Renfrew County releases breakdown of COVID-19 numbers
Every day the grim statistics mount — more new positive COVID-19 cases, more deaths, in the province and beyond. It’s hard to focus on the numbers of resolved cases and negative test results — especially when you’re stuck at home, and maybe feeling a bit fed up. Here in the …
Provincial parks and conservation reserves to open for limited access starting today
Starting today, the Ontario government is opening provincial parks and conservation reserves for limited day-use access. A news release received May 9 stated the first areas will open on Monday May 11, 2020, with the remaining areas opening on Friday May 15, 2020. At this time, recreational activities will be …
Provincial parks and conservation reserves to open for limited access starting today
Starting today, the Ontario government is opening provincial parks and conservation reserves for limited day-use access. A news release received May 9 stated the first areas will open on Monday May 11, 2020, with the remaining areas opening on Friday May 15, 2020. At this time, recreational activities will be …
A bearable morning
It was a beautiful sunny day on June 16 2016 and I had decided to drive into Barry’s Bay. The time was 10:30 a.m.; Alex and Vicki were having a coffee on the deck overlooking the lake. I retrieved my truck keys, checked for my wallet and walked out the …
Total Fire Ban still on despite snowfall
Madawaska Valley Fire Chief Corwin Quade has explained why, despite today’s snowfall, the Total Fire Ban and the Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) remain in place; this means that you still may not light a fire. Quade said, “The majority of the people are great and obey the fire bans, and …
Restrictions eased for retailers and construction; Ford does about-face on cottagers
Retailers gradually reopen Since 12:01 a.m. today, the province has begun to ease certain restrictions for retailers: Friday May 8: garden centres and nurseries are able to open for in-store payment and purchases, operating under the same guidelines as grocery stores and pharmacies. Saturday May 9 at 12:01 a.m.: Hardware …
Restrictions eased for retailers and construction; Ford does about-face on cottagers
Retailers gradually reopen Since 12:01 a.m. today, the province has begun to ease certain restrictions for retailers: Friday May 8: garden centres and nurseries are able to open for in-store payment and purchases, operating under the same guidelines as grocery stores and pharmacies. Saturday May 9 at 12:01 a.m.: Hardware …