Editor’s note: On Dec.7 2021 The Current reported that an independent investigator had been instructed by Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College (SWC) to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct by former SWC music teacher Uwe Lieflander. That investigation has now concluded and on Mar.30 SWC posted the following update on …
St. Francis Memorial Hospital distributed the following media release on Mar.29: St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) and Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) held the last Barry’s Bay mass Immunization clinic on March 23rd, 2022. Going forward, the RCDHU staff will be operating smaller clinics in different locations throughout …
Enjoy the trails? Get involved! Renfrew County ATV Club President Teresa Hebb asks, “Are you cooped up? Do you feel ready to invest your time and get to know the trails?” She suggests you join the RCATV Club leadership, event or trails teams and help the volunteers keep local trails …
Submitted by Barry’s Bay and Area Senior Citizens Home Support After more than ten years on the campus at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in the former ambulance building, the Barry’s Bay and Area Senior Citizens Home Support agency (BBAHS) main office is moving to a new location in the Village …
At a Special Meeting held on Mar.16, Brudenell Lyndoch Raglan (BLR) Council met to fill two vacancies. This was made necessary when former Councillor Andrea Budarick’s seat was vacated by Court order and former Councillor Trevor Lidtkie resigned from Council. Above: Mayor Sheldon Keller (left), Councillor Iris Kauffeldt, Candidate Stefan …
Long-term care homes in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke will receive more than $7 million from the provincial government as part of its plan to fix long-term care across the province. John Yakabuski, MPP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, said this initiative will increase staffing levels to bring care standards up to four hours per day by …
Police seek assistance investigating Barry’s Bay brawl The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for community assistance in relation to an assault and threats incident, that occurred on Thursday, March 10, 2022 during the morning hours on John Street in the Township of Madawaska Valley. Police …
Comrade Joan Boulding of the Royal Canadian Legion Barry’s Bay Branch 406 came up with the idea that the Legion could raise money for the Red Cross in support of the Ukraine. The Canadian Government will match donations dollar for dollar up to a total of $30 million. Donations will …
Madawaska Valley Fire Dept. fire fighters were called out on three occasions between Monday Mar.10 at 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. the following night. Each call was different in nature. The first was for extrication at a motor vehicle collision on Monday evening. Then, on Tuesday morning MV fire fighters …
Running for Council this fall? The next municipal election takes place on Monday, October 24. If you are thinking of running for Council or you just want to learn more about municipal government, here’s your chance. Municipal expert Fred Dean has facilitated these programs for the Association of Municipalities of …
The following media release was distributed by Renfrew County and District Health Unit on Mar.9: Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) would like to acknowledge the tremendous efforts made by community partners, health care workers, and volunteers to organize and run another successful COVID-19 vaccination campaign for the …
Police seek information about head-on collision on Hwy.60 west of Barry’s Bay On Monday, March 7, 2022, shortly after 5:00 p.m. members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), assisted by Renfrew County Ambulance, and the Madawaska Valley Fire Department, responded to a serious two vehicle collision …
This interesting picture was sent in by Bob LaRochelle of Whitney after reading The Current’s article about clergy of long ago visiting lumbermen in Valley shanties and conducting services during those trips. The picture belonged to Bob’s father (Greg LaRochelle 1923-2008) and his grandfather (Joseph LaRochelle 1887-1966) before that — both …
On Friday, March 4th, 2022 at approximately 12:30 p.m. members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a single motorized snow vehicle collision on private property in the Township of Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards. The driver and lone occupant of the motorized snow vehicle was pronounced …
