Another Saturday, another protest in Barry’s Bay A demonstration of an estimated 20 to 30 people at the three-way stop in Barry’s Bay took place on Saturday, April 24 between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. according to reports on social media and from a number of readers who contacted The …
New inter-provincial travel restrictions take effect tonight The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wants to assure the public that essential travel between Ontario and neighbouring provinces will be permitted, despite new measures designed to help limit the transmission of the COVID-19 virus. The OPP will have members located on roadways, at …
Renfrew County & District Health Unit (RCDHU) distributed the following information at 4:05 p.m. on April 7, 2021: Today, April 7, the Ontario Government declared a provincial emergency and announced the implementation of a 4-week, provincewide stay-at-home order, effective Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. This is in addition …
National anti-hate group questions Seat of Wisdom policies and links to conspiracy theorists On April 1st the Canadian Anti-Hate Network (CAHN) published an article in which Seat of Wisdom College (SWC) comes under the microscope for its “anti-LGBTQ+ policies” and its links through faculty members to “ultra-right conservative media blogs” …
As of Thursday April 1 the 2021 Wildfire season begins, and remains in effect until October 31. Madawaska Valley Fire Chief Corwin Quade said that as per Open Air Burning Bylaw 2019-22, this means night burning only is allowed with a permit, the exceptions being camp fires or cooking fires …
A recent review of provincial statistics for fatal fires has caused Corwin Quade, Madawaska Valley Fire Chief, to issue some important fire safety warnings for MV residents. Quade said that the worst year for fatal fires on record in Ontario was 2001 when 119 fire deaths were recorded. So far …
Catch The Ace lottery Ticket sales began on Mar.25 for St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s new round of the Catch the Ace Progressive Lottery with proceeds supporting Hospital Medical Equipment. Tickets can be purchased at the following vendor locations: Round Lake Centre Food Market, AJ’s Convenience, Killaloe Hardware, Wilno Building …
The annual “Sunshine List” was released by the Province of Ontario last week, listing all people in the public service who earned more than $100,000 during 2020. Below are a few of the names on the public sector salary disclosure list who are local healthcare, township, county and education employees. …
In another great example of how local non-profit organizations are partnering for the benefit of our community, Madawaska Valley Lions have donated $500 to Barry’s Bay and Area Home Support (BBAHS) to assist with driving seniors to their COVID-19 vaccination appointments. Above from left: Lions James Currins, Ed Quesnelle, and …
On March 25 the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) Pembroke District issued the first of this spring’s Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety. The Water Safety condition is in effect in the District until Thursday, April 1, 2021. MNRF advises that while flooding is not expected in the …
Last week the province announced that as of today, Mar.22, residents aged 75 or more during 2021 may register for the first dose of COVID-19 vaccinations. Other eligible populations at this time are Retirement Home residents (who will be vaccinated in-home by mobile vaccination teams), Retirement Home essential caregivers, residents …
Do you need a COVID-19 test? The weekly Public Testing Schedule is available on our Classified/Notices page as usual. Madawaska Valley Township also advises that due to high demand, there will be an additional swab clinic today, Monday Mar.22, in Barry’s Bay, as well as extended hours on Friday Mar.26. …
According to local media reports, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has invited residents of the Madawaska and Ottawa river systems to participate in a live telephone town hall session on Tuesday, March 23. The calls to discuss OPG’s local hydroelectric operations are scheduled for: Ottawa River from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 …
The Opeongo Readers’ Theatre presents “Lady Gregory’s St. Patrick” Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by listening to a new podcast on The Opeongo Line on Sunday, Mar.14th any time after 2 p.m. It’s the tale of how a very resourceful Augusta Gregory obtained a clearer picture of Ireland’s Patron Saint from …
Daylight Saving Time officially begins at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 14, 2021, so this is a reminder for readers to set your manually-operated clocks forward by one hour at bedtime tonight. If you rely on a laptop, smartphone or tablet for accurate time, ensure that your setting is on …
