Take-Home Trivia goes international – virtually Library staff have had to be inventive to continue to provide services for patrons through the pandemic. The popular annual Trivia Quiz fundraiser was a Covid casualty; that is until staff came up with the idea for Take-Home Trivia. As Library CEO Karen Filipkowski …
The Renfrew County & District COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee issued the following on July 21: Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) and partners are encouraging residents across Renfrew County and District (RCD) to take advantage of COVID-19 vaccine appointments as soon as possible, as mass immunization clinics will be …
Still need a Covid vaccine? Walk-in appointments available in Barry’s Bay for first and second doses for those over 12 years old. Please bring your health card. Please call the Legion in advance at 613-756-3018 Wednesday July 21 and Thursday July 22 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Royal Canadian …
Year-long investigation results in charges of Break and Enter at Madawaska Valley business On Friday, July 31, 2020, at approximately 9:40 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter to a trailer located at an electrical business, on Highway 60, …
The following was received on July 19: Elected officials across Eastern Ontario are hopeful that the Government of Ontario’s new $4-billion broadband program will help deliver Gig level speeds across the region. The Province announced that the program, Ontario Connects, will connect every home, community and area to high-speed internet …
Madawaska Valley Studio Tour The Summer Studio Tour is on now, but there’s still time to click HERE to visit Madawaska Studio Tour website and get your map of all participating artists’ studios. It’s a great day for a drive through the Valley. But even if you miss the Summer …
A few months after coming up with the idea, volunteers with the Bike Bank are celebrating because, together, they have collected, restored and given out 100 bikes in Renfrew County to people who needed them. The Bike Bank was set up by the Ottawa Valley Cycling and Active Transportation Alliance …
The following was released by Ontario’s Ministry of Infrastructure on July 16: Ontario is moving forward with its ambitious plan to bring high-speed internet to all communities across the province. Ontario announced in March its bold commitment of nearly $4 billion to connect every region to high-speed internet by the …
All residents of Renfrew County and District who received either a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine outside of Ontario, or a full two dose vaccine series, are asked to submit their proof of vaccination by contacting Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) at 613-732-3629 extension 200. Please leave one …
The following reader’s letter was received July 15 2021: Is it too late to save our education system? The Renfrew County District School Board has just announced a new position of Principal of Equity, Anti-Racism and Inclusive Education. I contacted the board and asked for details on the job description, …
On August 28, 2019 The Current reported that Ontario’s Supervising Coroner for Inquests had announced that an Inquest would be held into the deaths of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk and Natalie Warmerdam at the hands of Basil Borutski. Now steps are underway to schedule that Inquest into the murders which …
OPP East Region The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has now identified the victim in a murder investigation at the Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation. On July 10, 2021 shortly before 3:00 a.m. the OPP responded to a 911 call at a residence on a road …
The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with assistance from East Region OPP Criminal Operations and Forensic Identification Services, has now charged an individual in connection with a murder investigation at the Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation. On July 10, 2021 shortly before 3:00 a.m. the OPP responded to …
Madawaska Valley and Brudenell Lyndoch Raglan partner on Hazardous Waste Day Joint Municipal Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, July 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Yard #2, 39844 Combermere Road, Combermere. This joint event is open to residents of Madawaska Valley and Brudenell Lyndoch and Raglan. NOT ACCEPTED …
The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with assistance from East Region OPP Criminal Operations and Forensic Identification Services, under direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, is investigating a suspicious death on the Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation. On July 10, 2021 shortly before 3:00 a.m. the OPP …
