Cheryl Gallant MP Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke provided the following media release on Mar.26: MP Cheryl Gallant is congratulating the Ontario Progressive Conservative Government’s 2021 provincial budget, which included significant funding for rural broadband. “Premier Ford and his PC Government have delivered significant funding to help rural communities build high speed broadband internet,” …
On March 25 the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) Pembroke District issued the first of this spring’s Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety. The Water Safety condition is in effect in the District until Thursday, April 1, 2021. MNRF advises that while flooding is not expected in the …
On March 21, 2021, at approximately 9:15 p.m., members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Boundary Road in the City of Pembroke. Preliminary investigation revealed that a westbound passenger vehicle struck a westbound inline skater. The inline skater …
Last week the province announced that as of today, Mar.22, residents aged 75 or more during 2021 may register for the first dose of COVID-19 vaccinations. Other eligible populations at this time are Retirement Home residents (who will be vaccinated in-home by mobile vaccination teams), Retirement Home essential caregivers, residents …
Do you need a COVID-19 test? The weekly Public Testing Schedule is available on our Classified/Notices page as usual. Madawaska Valley Township also advises that due to high demand, there will be an additional swab clinic today, Monday Mar.22, in Barry’s Bay, as well as extended hours on Friday Mar.26. …
Editorial In a news release dated Mar.5, the Province announced that it is launching consultations with the municipal sector to strengthen accountability for council members. It noted that the Province wants to ensure that councillors and heads of council maintain a safe and respectful workplace, and carry out their duties …
An English proverb about spring weather goes, “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.” Photo above: Old Farmer’s Almanac. Image of excerpt: Gnomologia-adagies-and-proverbs 1783 wikipedia.org This might well describe Madawaska Valley Township’s budget process over the past few weeks. At the March 2 Council in Committee meeting, we …
The following media release was received from Renfrew-Nippising-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski on Mar.19: EORN announces Rogers Communications as the successful proponent for the Cell Gap Project RFP Rural Ontario will now have more reliable cellular services as a result of Ontario’s $71 million investment. Local MPP of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, John Yakabuski …
On March 19, Madawaska Valley issued the following message from Mayor Kim Love: Dear Madawaska Valley residents, businesses and community,Yesterday, the Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) confirmed that a third student at Madawaska Valley District High School (MVDHS) has tested positive for COVID-19. This makes three positive cases …
The following was received from Renfrew County & District Health Unit on March 19: Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) in conjunction with the Township of Madawaska Valley and the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch, Raglan are declaring a COVID-19 community outbreak within the two local municipalities. RCDHU confirms …
The following was received from the Ontario Health Team Communication and Engagement Group for Network 24 The Ontario government is changing the way health care is organized in our province so that it is more patient-centred and efficient. To do this, the government has asked the people and groups who …
The following was received from Renfrew County and District Health Unit at 5:45 p.m. on Mar.18 2021: Community transmission – not outbreak status – school remains open Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) in collaboration with the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB), is confirming that a third …
Break and Enter at Madawaska Valley residence On Sunday, March 14, 2021, members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter to a residence on Weglarz Road, in the Township of Madawaska Valley. Entry appeared to be gained through a window. Firewood, …
At 3:45 p.m. on Mar.16 the following media release was received: Today, March 16, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) in collaboration with the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB), is confirming that a second student at Madawaska Valley District High School in Barry’s Bay, has a positive laboratory-confirmed …
Mary T. Johnston (Mamie) nee Ormond November 24, 1930 – March 14, 2021 Mary T. Johnston (Mamie) nee Ormond, died Sunday, March 14, 2021 in Barry’s Bay, ON at the home of her daughter and son-in- law with whom she resided. Mamie was born in Sydney, Nova Scotia on …
