Red Dress Day
Today is Red Dress Day – the time to shine a spotlight on the violence perpetrated on disproportionate numbers of girls, women and two-spirit individuals. This national day was first observed in 2019, and its official title is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ (MMIWG2S). You can signify your support by honouring the victims and their families at a ceremony, march or public gathering in your community or by wearing red yourself or displaying red dresses in public spaces. For example, tonight you can attend the 4th Annual Red Dress Day Walk hosted by Steps for Change in Renfrew County from 6pm to 7:30 pm. Please meet at the Petawawa Civic Kin Hut. For more information please email stepsforchangerenfrewcounty@gmail.com or click here to visit Facebook/Steps for Change – Renfrew County.
OPP update – stolen boat returned to MV resident
Officers with the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located a boat and trailer that was stolen on April 26, 2026, from a property in Madawaska Valley Township.
On Thursday April 30, 2026, police were called by a Paugh Lake Road landowner who located an abandoned boat and trailer on their property. Police confirmed that the boat and trailer were previously reported stolen and the stolen items were returned to the owner. Further investigation led to an arrest later that afternoon.
As a result of this incident 43-year-old Patrick REES of North Algona-Wilberforce Township has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offence:
· Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Pembroke on June 1, 2026.
Peever,S.,OPP Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment(2026,May4) UPDATE #1- OPP INVESTIGATE AFTER BOAT STOLEN IN MADAWASKA VALLEY TOWNSHIP – Boat Located and Returned to Owner, Charges Laid [media release]
Art Gallery of Ottawa Valley inaugural exhibition – Killaloe, A Community That Dances
Come celebrate the opening inaugural exhibition of the Art Gallery of the Ottawa Valley – Killaloe, A Community That Dances, featuring works from ten local artists. You are invited to drop in on Thursday May 21st at the Killaloe Municipal Office (1 John St. Killaloe) from 6:30pm to 8pm. Opening remarks will be held at 7pm. Refreshments provided by Seed and Stone Farmstead.
Early Bird Tickets for Killaloe Craft & Community Fair
Early Bird tickets are available ONLY until May 15 then prices go upfor the 50th Killaloe Craft & Community Fair on the weekend of August 7-9. Prices are:
- -Friday: $35
- -Saturday: $50
- -Weekend : $70
- -Guardian weekend pass – Allows one adult to bring up to 3 teens(Age 13-16) for $130
- -Camping: $20 per tent / $40 per RV
- Available online at www.Killaloefair.ca
- Cash payment can be arranged if requested
STUDENT & SENIOR DISCOUNTS:
$10 discounts available for Students (Age 13-16) and Seniors (65+) online and in person on full day and weekend tickets(not applicable to Guardian or Saturday-day passes).
NO CHARGE SUNDAY:
Come visit the site, check out the day stage, vendors and workshops with no admission fee