The following media release was received March 15 from RCDHU Today, March 15, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) in collaboration with the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB), confirmed that a student at Madawaska Valley District High School in Barry’s Bay, has a positive laboratory-confirmed case of novel …
OPINION At the August 4, 2020 MV Council in Committee Meeting, By-Law Enforcement Officer Corwin Quade reported that he had received a large number of complaints about the use of fireworks during 2020 and he was looking for direction from Council. His November 17, 2020 recommendation was to restrict the …
According to local media reports, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has invited residents of the Madawaska and Ottawa river systems to participate in a live telephone town hall session on Tuesday, March 23. The calls to discuss OPG’s local hydroelectric operations are scheduled for: Ottawa River from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 …
A news release received Mar.15 provides the following update on the status of the COVID-19 outbreak within Miramichi Lodge. The County of Renfrew, which operates Miramichi Lodge, regrets to advise the community that a second resident has died related to COVID-19. They extend their condolences to the family of this …
The Opeongo Readers’ Theatre presents “Lady Gregory’s St. Patrick” Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by listening to a new podcast on The Opeongo Line on Sunday, Mar.14th any time after 2 p.m. It’s the tale of how a very resourceful Augusta Gregory obtained a clearer picture of Ireland’s Patron Saint from …
Daylight Saving Time officially begins at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 14, 2021, so this is a reminder for readers to set your manually-operated clocks forward by one hour at bedtime tonight. If you rely on a laptop, smartphone or tablet for accurate time, ensure that your setting is on …
County of Renfrew has circulated the following press release today, March 12. Pursuant to Section 122 of the Highway Traffic Act and applicable Municipal By-Laws, reduced load limits on roads throughout the County of Renfrew will be in effect commencing March 15, 2021 and extending until May 31, 2021. Vehicle …
Renfrew County and District (RCD) COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee released the following Vaccine Update Infographic on Mar.12, 2021, which shows that to date more than 5,300 doses of COVID-19 Vaccine have been administered. Along with the above infographic, the following update from the RCD COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee was released …
The outcome from recent meetings of Madawaska Valley municipal staff and Council is expected to be finalized at the March 16 Council meeting. In the meantime, here are some highlights from the Mar.2 Council in Committee meeting and Council’s review of the proposed 2021 municipal budget at the Mar.8 Council …
The Renfrew County & District COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee released the following update Mar.10: Exciting news! With confirmation that regular weekly shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine will be coming to Renfrew County and District (RCD), the list of those eligible for vaccination will now be expanded to include the next priority …
On March 4 Cheryl Gallant MP Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke and Branch 406 President Heather Poliquin jointly announced a grant from the federal government to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 406 Barry’s Bay. Poliquin said, “Branch 406 is pleased to announce it has received some welcome financial assistance from the federal government to help …
During the morning of March 7 Madawaska Valley Fire Department was called to a garage fire in the 90 block of Mask Island Road. According to a media release received from the MV Fire Department, within six minutes of the call 18 fire fighters, a pumper, two tankers and rescue …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) will be moving into the Yellow-Protect Category of the COVID-19 response framework, effective Monday, March 8, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. The Current reproduces below a three-page Fact Sheet from RCDHU summarizing requirements. Renfrew County and District Health Unit(2021,Mar.4) Moving into Yellow-Protect Fact Sheet …
Renfrew County residents aged 80 and up can soon register online for COVID-19 vaccine Dr. Jason Malinowski, Chief of Staff at St. Francis Memorial Hospital, recently posted on social media that people in Renfrew County aged 80+ should get ready. “You’re up for COVID vaccine very soon. You will very …
Internationally renowned baritone Joshua Hopkins is the brother of Nathalie Warmerdam. She was one of the three women murdered by Basil Borutski in what is regarded as one of Canada’s worst episodes of domestic violence. In the five years since the death of his sister, Hopkins has pursued his wish …
