Editorial Yesterday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Prime Minister Carney gave a speech pointedly targeting Trump without mentioning his name. He described the end of an era underpinned by United States’ domination, saying that this has now been ruptured. “Every day we are reminded that we live …
Renfrew County and District Drug Strategy partners are alerting residents about an increase in overdoses and suspected overdose-related deaths in the Renfrew and Arnprior areas. Although specific substance(s) related to the overdoses have not been confirmed, it is important to remember that all street drugs must be considered highly toxic …
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an ATV collision that resulted in the death of a 5-year-old child in Brudenell, Lyndoch, and Raglan (BLR) Township. On January 10, 2026, just after 11:00 a.m., members of the UOV OPP, along with Renfrew …
Submitted by St.Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation A new patient bed has been purchased for St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) thanks to an $8,000 grant from the Ontario Provincial Command Branches and Ladies’ Auxiliaries Charitable Foundation. The St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVHF) applied for the grant, which will support the …
Submitted by St.Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation An impressive $2,504 was raised in support of the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVHF) and will be directed toward hospice palliative care services in the community. Thank you to Church Street Flowers and Jenna Stamplicoski for coordinating the annual holiday planter sale. A …
Editorial The Current wishes all its readers a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. Unfortunately, as we woke up this morning to learn that Donald Trump and his corrupt regime have declared war on Venezuela without advising Congress – let alone obtaining its approval – Canadians must face up …
