Today is the final day of the Opeongo Heritage Cup tournament at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre, 55 Arena Road, Barry’s Bay – a great way to ensure March ends with plenty of heritage fun. Art in Changing Times Show and Share Ottawa Valley Community Arts brings this special …
Ottawa Valley resident down $100k in crypto investment scam Petawawa resident has reportedly lost more than $100,000 in a long-standing cryptocurrency investment scam. On Wednesday March 25, 2026, at approximately 1:30 p.m., members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of the …
A joint statement circulated on March 26th by Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation outlines the importance of a collaboration between a unified Algonquin team and the Ottawa Sens that is expected to have significant local impact, saying: “After many years of talks and negotiations, real progress is being made on …
Canadian Army Reserve personnel from 33 Canadian Brigade Group (33 CBG) will conduct transport and supply convoys on roads and highways between multiple Ontario communities and Petawawa, Ontario on March 20 & 27, 2026. Similar return traffic can be expected March 22 & 29, 2026, on the same routes. Canadian …
In April Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care (MV Hospice) will hold a four-day training program for aspiring hospice volunteers. The Current asked MV Hospice Bereavement Services and Volunteer Coordinator, Jenna Stamplicoski, to tell us more about the role of a hospice volunteer. Jenna said, “At Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care, …
We at The Current send our best St. Patrick’s Day wishes to all Valley folk who consider themselves Irish (and who doesn’t? At least for today!) Madawaska Valley Gardening Club Thursday, Mar.19 at Opeongo Seniors Centre, 19 Stafford Street, Barry’s Bay. Social time at 7pm, monthly meeting starts at 7:30pm. …
How will Valley parents keep the kids busy and out of trouble this March Break? The clever ones take advantage of quality children’s programming available from Madawaska Valley Public Library. Here’s a rundown of some activities and events planned for kids next week. Please be sure to register as early …
The many vendors of Killaloe Farmers Market are gearing up for a St.Patrick’s celebration on Saturday, March 7th from 10am to 2pm at the Lions Hall on Lake Street in Killaloe. It’s not just a market – this is a social event and it’s well worth the effort to go …
