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 …
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 …
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 …
