It’s that time again – excited kids will be on the streets and so will school buses. Drivers – Keep your eyes on the road ahead and NOT ON YOUR PHONE. Watch for young people walking or biking to and from school and be prepared for those big yellow buses to be …
Submitted by Carson Trout Lepine and Greenan Lakes Association Last May, Carson Trout Lepine and Greenan Lakes Association (CTLG Lakes) began its own campaign to create awareness about the harmful effects of lead used in fishing tackle. If lead sinkers and jigs are used for fishing, they can be inadvertently …
The Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium (RCJTC) notified students’ parents and guardians yesterday, August 27th, of a likely disruption to the school bus service as the fall term begins. RCJTC released the following statement to media: Unfortunately, school bus companies have shown no movement, and continue to reject our offers …
Increased military traffic can be expected on major highways in Northern and Central Ontario on August 27, 2024. Canadian Army Reserve personnel and vehicles from across 4th Canadian Division (4 Cdn Div) will conduct convoy operations as they travel to and from Exercise STALWART GUARDIAN, a major annual Canadian Army …
There’s a new train coming to the Barry’s Bay Railway Station on Labour Day Weekend. Unlike the locomotive-powered trains that arrived here in bygone days, this train won’t be accompanied by steam and cinders. But it should bring lasting excitement and pleasure to today’s youngsters. Saturday, August 31st is the …
The remains of one person have been located in Friday’s early morning residential fire. On August 23, 2024, around 5:15 a.m., officers from the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and members of the Bonnechere Valley Fire Department responded to a fully engulfed residential fire on John Street …
On February 7th 2024 The Current published a joint media release advising of the settlement of its lawsuit against MV Township and the former Council. LINK: The Current’s legal claim against Madawaska Valley Township and former Council has been settled. The terms made public were that Council would revoke the …
Police release photo of suspect (Above) The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in the robbery that occurred in the City of Pembroke. On August 8, 2024, at approximately 3:40 a.m., police responded to a …
When you hear the words “forest product” what comes to mind? Most of us think of lumber, pulp and paper. If pushed, we might come up with edible forest products like wild mushrooms and maple syrup. But there is another forest product that most of us don’t often think of. …
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been confirmed in the Town of Arnprior. Every year, the Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) monitors West Nile virus activity through 14 mosquito traps across Renfrew County and District. Mosquitoes from the traps are collected weekly and tested for West Nile virus …
Every summer Madawaska Valley Public Library offers you much more than just materials to borrow such as books, DVD and puzzles. Here are some additions to a full calendar of children’s programming. Evening events Artist of the Month for August, Jessica Lin, talks about her work now on display at …
An August tradition – Killaloe Fair This weekend marks the annual Killaloe Craft and Community Fair – a summertime tradition in the Valley since the mid-1970s. The not-for-profit outdoor community festival is run by volunteers and offers a multitude of activities and events: makers market, camping, live music, DJ stage, …
More than 2X speed limit results in charge The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding motorists that aggressive driving is dangerous and is a leading factor in fatal motor vehicle collisions on OPP patrolled roads. On August 4, 2024, just before 9:30 a.m., members of the …
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to offer support to the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, which declared a State of Emergency December 1, 2023, in response to opioid related harms affecting the community and its members. On August 2, 2024, around 3:00 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police …
The Barry’s Bay Farmers Market lost a long time helper when Joe Laderoute passed away peacefully at home on July 20th. (Above left, shown with market vendor Andrea Budarick. Photo MVACL) The Current was alerted to his death by Andrea, who referred to him as her “market security detail” and …
