Fireworks in Madawaska Valley If you’re planning a celebration at the cottage, please be considerate of your neighbours, pets and wildlife. The recently amended Noise By-law in Madawaska Valley permits fireworks only between dusk and 11 p.m. No later! By-law violations may incur a $250 fine. Catholic churches closed this …
Take-Home Trivia goes international – virtually Library staff have had to be inventive to continue to provide services for patrons through the pandemic. The popular annual Trivia Quiz fundraiser was a Covid casualty; that is until staff came up with the idea for Take-Home Trivia. As Library CEO Karen Filipkowski …
Still need a Covid vaccine? Walk-in appointments available in Barry’s Bay for first and second doses for those over 12 years old. Please bring your health card. Please call the Legion in advance at 613-756-3018 Wednesday July 21 and Thursday July 22 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Royal Canadian …
Madawaska Valley Studio Tour The Summer Studio Tour is on now, but there’s still time to click HERE to visit Madawaska Studio Tour website and get your map of all participating artists’ studios. It’s a great day for a drive through the Valley. But even if you miss the Summer …
The following reader’s letter was received July 15 2021: Is it too late to save our education system? The Renfrew County District School Board has just announced a new position of Principal of Equity, Anti-Racism and Inclusive Education. I contacted the board and asked for details on the job description, …
On August 28, 2019 The Current reported that Ontario’s Supervising Coroner for Inquests had announced that an Inquest would be held into the deaths of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk and Natalie Warmerdam at the hands of Basil Borutski. Now steps are underway to schedule that Inquest into the murders which …
Madawaska Valley and Brudenell Lyndoch Raglan partner on Hazardous Waste Day Joint Municipal Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, July 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Yard #2, 39844 Combermere Road, Combermere. This joint event is open to residents of Madawaska Valley and Brudenell Lyndoch and Raglan. NOT ACCEPTED …
MoneySense magazine has just published its annual review identifying its recommendations of the best places to buy real estate in Canada and topping the list is Bancroft. The magazine states that it ranks the best-value neighbourhoods across the country based on the current average home price, price growth in recent …
COVID-19 testing June 28 — July 2 Note: There is no testing in Barry’s Bay this week. June 30 – A day to listen In recognition of National Indigenous History Month, Bell Media, Corus Entertainment Inc., Rogers Sports & Media, Stingray Radio, and more, join together in an unprecedented collaboration …
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day Today is both the Summer Solstice and Canada’s Indigenous Peoples Day. County of Renfrew shared a media release reminding residents that this is the 25th anniversary of celebrating the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. The …
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund now REOPENED Renfrew County Community Futures Development Fund announced on June 14 that applications are now being accepted for the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF). The fund provides financial contributions (interest-free loans) to help support fixed operating costs of SMEs, where business revenues have …
The Township of Madawaska Valley advises that due to the extremely dry conditions, a Total Fire Ban is now in effect in the municipality. This means no open flames of any sort are allowed, including: no campfires no charcoal barbecues no burning of brush no fireworks During a Total Fire …
To the beach for Sand Sational With the success of last winter’s snow sculpture competition, Madawaska Valley and neighbouring townships are collaborating on Sand Sational — a sand sculpture event that runs from June 1 to August 31. There are gift certificates from local businesses totaling $875 to be won, …
June is Bike Month The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) offer these safety tips for drivers and cyclists during Bike Month. June is an opportunity to highlight safety messaging and remind all drivers of the laws related to cycling under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA). The OPP reminds bicycle and vehicle …
World Turtle Day Think Turtle Conservation Initiative is celebrating this special day for turtles with a fun competition. Paint a turtle rock for your garden or yard, then send a photo of it for a chance to win a $25 Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre gift certificate. Competition deadline is 11:59 …
