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 …
Valley residents often moan about black flies. But those are not the only critters that can cause problems — there are also serious illnesses borne by ticks. On May 21 the Ontario Ministry of Health issued the following media release: As the weather is getting warmer, the Government of Ontario …
Low-income seniors access to dental care, prescription drugs According to a Ministry of Health media release dated May 12 the province is updating the income eligibility thresholds for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program and the Seniors Co-Payment Program to allow more of Ontario’s most vulnerable seniors to have access …
Free legal advice for victims of sexual assault John Yakabuski, MPP Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, reminds residents that as of this month the Ontario government is providing up to four hours of free legal advice to victims of sexual assault. The province-wide expansion of this program, which has been available as a pilot …
Health Canada issues major recall at Canadian Tire, Costco According to media reports, Health Canada has issued the following warnings after “multiple incidents reported.” The Canadian Tire recall involves the Champion 42 cc Backpack Leaf Blower Model #100735 sold at Canadian Tire between January 2019 to March 2021, Health Canada …
Since 1999 the Wilno Heritage Society has held its annual Kashub Day Festival at Wilno Heritage Park on the first Saturday in May, but thanks to COVID-19 the celebrations are cancelled again this year. During Ontario’s current stay-at-home orders, the Opeongo Readers’ Theatre offers you a different way to celebrate. …
