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 …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) will be moving into the Yellow-Protect Category of the COVID-19 response framework, effective Monday, March 8, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. The Current reproduces below a three-page Fact Sheet from RCDHU summarizing requirements. Renfrew County and District Health Unit(2021,Mar.4) Moving into Yellow-Protect Fact Sheet …
Renfrew County residents aged 80 and up can soon register online for COVID-19 vaccine Dr. Jason Malinowski, Chief of Staff at St. Francis Memorial Hospital, recently posted on social media that people in Renfrew County aged 80+ should get ready. “You’re up for COVID vaccine very soon. You will very …
FREE Income Tax clinics It’s that time again, and the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program offers trained volunteers to prepare and e-file your tax returns. This collaboration between community organizations and Canada Revenue Agency will run during March and April to assist eligible people with simple tax returns and low/modest …
Flagrant disregard and disrespect In a YouTube video released today, February 26, entitled “Another Concern Update,” Renfrew County and District’s Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Rob Cushman told viewers, “Today in fact was the worst day since we started this last March for the Renfrew County and District Health …
