Positive case at Centre scolaire catholique Jeanne-Lajoie Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) announced jointly with the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE) on Feb.28 that an individual at Centre scolaire catholique Jeanne-Lajoie pavillon élémentaire in Pembroke has a positive laboratory-confirmed case of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). All …
FREE Income Tax clinics It’s that time again, and the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program offers trained volunteers to prepare and e-file your tax returns. This collaboration between community organizations and Canada Revenue Agency will run during March and April to assist eligible people with simple tax returns and low/modest …
Renfrew County & District Health Unit (RCDHU) issued the following news release on Feb.26: Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is introducing a new text notification system to notify contacts of COVID-19 exposures. Renfrew County and District (RCD) residents may receive a standard text message from a Public Health …
Earlier this month a formal announcement from the Joint Municipal Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee (JMPRRC) advised that Dr. Erin Murray (Above – photo submitted) will set up a practice in Barry’s Bay this summer following her final exams. After an undergraduate degree in biology at Queen’s University, Erin knew …
The RCD COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee issued the following release Feb.26: The Renfrew County and District (RCD) COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee is working closely with the RCD COVID-19 Command Table to provide clear, concise, and timely information about administration of COVID-19 vaccines to RCD residents. Key messages for residents At …
Flagrant disregard and disrespect In a YouTube video released today, February 26, entitled “Another Concern Update,” Renfrew County and District’s Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Rob Cushman told viewers, “Today in fact was the worst day since we started this last March for the Renfrew County and District Health …
One of the biggest challenges for people seeking mental health, substance use, and/or addictions services is knowing where to turn for help. To answer that challenge, Partners for Regional Coordinated Access for Mental Health and Addictions (RCA), which includes people with lived and living expertise, healthcare organizations, and community service …
Up to 8,200 new PSWs will be ready to work in Long-Term Care by fall 2021 On February 24, Premier Doug Ford, Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Long-Term Care, and Ross Romano, Minister of Colleges and Universities announced that the Ontario government is investing over $115 million to train up …
Madawaska Valley Food Bank volunteer Terry Newcombe submitted the following ‘good news’ press release. Pictured above are representatives from two grateful agencies who shared in the pet food bounty. New volunteers to an organization don’t just bring new hands, they also bring new ideas. When Jenny Fitzpatrick joined the MV …
Dr. Meara Sullivan, consultant, has released the following update about the Public Consultation Survey conducted to develop a Community Safety and Well-being Plan in the region. The municipal councils of the Townships of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan; Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards; Madawaska Valley; and South Algonquin have passed resolutions making …
Peter Fright, Vice-Chair of the Board of Madawaska Valley Public Library, reports on the Madawaska Valley Public Library’s Strategic Plan. Madawaska Valley Public Library has always evolved to meet the changing needs of the community. Its success is reflected in a 27 percent increase in membership over the last 10 …
Recently both dental hygienists at The Barry’s Bay Dental Hygiene Clinic, Brooke Plebon RDH, and Marcia Rutledge RDH, have enrolled in the Biological Dental Hygiene Accreditation through the International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology (IAOMT). After posting about it on social media there have been many questions and lots …
Congratulations to the following students who won prizes at the Zone Level Competition. The two first place winners’ entries have gone on to the next level of the competition. Good Luck to Nash and Ryleigh. Primary poster (colour) First place: Nash Dombroskie (St. John Bosco School) Pictured at top Junior …
Madawaska Valley Township updates All bids rejected: Coming out of a closed session at a Special Council meeting held on Feb.19 2021, Madawaska Valley Council passed a Resolution directing staff to reject the lowest and all tenders received for Tender 2020-12 Skead Road/Lakewoods Drive construction as it exceeds funds held …
Worries and accusations about transmission of COVID-19 have ramped up locally since Barry’s Bay and Area was tagged a “COVID hotspot” on Thursday, Feb.18 by Dr. Rob Cushman, Acting Medical Officer for Renfrew County and District (RCD). Because Dr. Cushman specifically mentioned compliance concerns about post-secondary students, we asked the …
