In a YouTube video Dr. Robert Cushman, Acting Medical Officer for Renfrew County and District, recently acknowledged that we all have COVID-fatigue. To keep it simple for our readers, The Current regularly researches the province’s news releases and website. As a public service we are happy to provide this handy …
Robust laws, proactive citizens aid in keeping impaired drivers off the road Between robust mandatory alcohol screening laws, vigilant citizens and dedicated officers, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reminds drivers they’ll have plenty to worry about if they choose to get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol or drugs over …
Ottawa Valley Creative Arts is conducting a photography project to honour seniors throughout the Valley. Last month photographer Maureen MacMillan brought her studio equipment to the Barry’s Bay Legion Branch 406 to shoot some residents. Having her portrait taken was fun for Johanna Yandernoll who heard about the project from …
With only one meeting in November, Madawaska Valley Council met for a full day on November 17. After a public planning meeting, Council entertained two delegations before tackling the 291-page agenda. Private Roads Grant: Council reviewed the 2021 Private Roads Grant Report and asked staff to bring forward the requests …
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation. Roger Wilson never thought his health would fail so rapidly. He and his wife Dorothy operated the Freshmart grocery store in Whitney for 24 years. When they retired to Carson Lake, they pictured enjoying every minute of retirement doing the things they love. …
Dr. Robert Cushman, Acting Medical Officer of Health for Renfrew County and District (RAD), provided a sobering example in his Winter Update on YouTube on November 23. Using the graphic above, he explained how a single positive case of COVID-19 affected nearly two hundred people in RAD. (Above image: Dr. …
Oct.2 shooting: OPP release details of persons and vehicle sought Members of the Killaloe OPP Detachment continue to investigate the incident involving a 20 year old woman from Etobicoke, who was airlifted to hospital for a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Shortly after 2:00 p.m., on Friday October 2, 2020, members …
Repeat winner snags second Catch The Ace prize Week #43 Catch the Ace Lottery winner Brad Parisien of Barry’s Bay is the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s first repeat winner of the Catch the Ace weekly prize. Parisien took home $3,088 in the Week #31 draw; then his ticket was …
As of 12:01 a.m. Monday November 23, Toronto and Peel move into Lockdown as Ontario moves certain public health unit regions to new levels in the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework. A media release from the Premier’s Office on Friday said these necessary measures are being taken to limit …
Today, Sunday Nov.22, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) in collaboration with the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB), is confirming that a student at Fellowes High School in Pembroke has a positive laboratory-confirmed case of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). All students and staff who have been deemed to …
In a news release received by The Current Friday, MP Cheryl Gallant advises that the Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation is now accepting applications for the Federal Regional Relief and Recovery Fund. The Regional Relief and Recovery Fund provides financial contributions through interest-free loans to help support fixed operating …
At the November 17 Madawaska Valley Council meeting, Council directed staff to proceed towards new by-laws on two topics: the use of fireworks and the production, cultivation and processing of cannabis in the municipality. Fireworks Al Best, President of the Carson Trout Lepine and Greenan Lakes Association (CTLG), provided Council …
Over the past six weeks, the municipalities of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan; Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards; Madawaska Valley; and South Algonquin have been hearing from local residents through the Community Safety and Well-being (CSWB) survey. The municipalities are working collaboratively to develop and implement a CSWB plan for the region. …
Due to COVID-19, there has been more interest from the public regarding flu shots. Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) appreciates that more residents are recognizing the importance of getting the flu shot, as it is your best defence against getting sick from the flu. As the Ministry of …
The Ontario government is expanding the 511 app to include new winter driving features that will provide drivers and the trucking industry with additional information to support safer route planning when travelling on provincial highways. The Ontario 511 app is now available to all drivers and includes these additional features: …
