The following media release was received Mar.5, 2021 St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH), the Madawaska Valley Family Health Team (MVFHT) and Rainbow Valley Community Health Centre (RVCHC), in partnership with the Renfrew County District Health Unit (RCDHU), are excited to announce they have vaccinated 200 local Health Care Workers (HCW) …
The following media release was received Mar.4, 2021. The Barry’s Bay and Area Senior Citizens Home Support Services (BBAHS, or Home Support) transportation team is very excited to welcome a new vehicle into the area. This beautiful Ford Escape will soon be seen travelling throughout our area, transporting people to essential …
Stefani Van Wijk, the third generation of her family to serve as director of Madawaska Kanu Centre talked about celebrating MKC’s 50th anniversary year. Her goal in 2021 is to “honour this amazing legacy – this seed that my grandparents planted, that my mom and dad nourished for so many …
The following media release was received Mar.5 2021 from Renfrew County and District Health Unit: Over the month of February and during the first few days of March 2021, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) has reported a rise in cases of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). While case …
One of the most harrowing events involving substantial loss of life in the province in recent years occurred almost three years ago on Yonge Street in Toronto. On 23rd April 2018, Alek Minassian rented a van and drove it along a sidewalk deliberately striking pedestrians. His actions resulted in the …
Renfrew County residents now have access to mental health or addictions counselling via a virtual e-Walk-In Counselling Clinic (WICC). The Renfrew County WICC provides children, youth, adults, and families with free, same-day access to single-session therapy by video or phone. The WICC is open every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to …
In 1921, the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph arrived in Pembroke and, from there, sent nuns out to various communities to teach children as well as to work in hospitals. As far as Barry’s Bay was concerned, a convent was built across the street from the St. Hedwig’s …
