Every day the grim statistics mount — more new positive COVID-19 cases, more deaths, in the province and beyond. It’s hard to focus on the numbers of resolved cases and negative test results — especially when you’re stuck at home, and maybe feeling a bit fed up. Here in the …
As this is Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada, it seems appropriate that today Madawaska Valley posted on the township’s Facebook page the following tribute to David Afelskie (above) as he retires from the MV Fire Department: The Township of Madawaska Valley and the Volunteer Fire Department would like to recognize …
May 1st is Doctors’ Day and the Ontario Medical Association asks you to stand at your door or window at 9 p.m. tonight and Shine A Light to show support for our doctors. The Current uses this annual event to shine a light on the very early Valley doctors with …
Madawaska Valley Fire Department reports recent call-outs which indicate a need to remind residents that there is a Total Fire Ban imposed in Ontario. MV Fire Chief Corwin Quade advises that MV Township is within the Restricted Fire Zone and that NO fires of any kind are permitted during a …
Summer Company program goes virtual during pandemic Enterprise Renfrew County is recruiting student entrepreneurs who are smart, ambitious and eager to explore the world of entrepreneurship! Funded by the Government of Ontario, the Summer Company program is available to Ontario students between the ages of 15 and 29, to start …
At the April 21st Special Council meeting, members of Madawaska Valley Council heard from staff about the impact locally of COVID-19. CAO Suzanne Klatt had promised regular updates for Council, using a template that covers all departments. Photo Madawaska Valley Facebook Lower revenue: Klatt reported on the implications of Council …
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) OPP have seized a variety of illegal drugs from a home in Pembroke. Officers from the UOV Detachment, Street Crime Unit, OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and OPP Canine Unit executed a search …
This long weekend grocery store workers get a break This long weekend the grocery stores in Barry’s Bay will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, so that the front line workers can enjoy some much-needed rest. Thank you to essential workers who keep our grocery stores safe and …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) reported at 12:00 p.m. today (April 7) that the number of positive cases of COVID-19 has risen to 10. The death toll in the region remains at 1. These numbers should be viewed against this background: 560 tests conducted to date 395 negative …
The online application portal for Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) is open as of today April 6. The CERB provides financial support to employed and self-employed Canadians who are directly affected by COVID-19. It provides a payment of $2,000 for a 4-week period (the same as $500 a week) …
The online application portal for Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) is open as of today April 6. The CERB provides financial support to employed and self-employed Canadians who are directly affected by COVID-19. It provides a payment of $2,000 for a 4-week period (the same as $500 a week) …
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has announced that it will impose a Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) in all areas of the province, to take effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday, April 3, 2020. The map below shows all 37 areas. The Township of Madawaska Valley is in Zone …
The Current brings Valley readers the following recent news items. Metro, Pharmasave, Valu-Mart adopt 9-step guide to prevent the spread of COVID-19 Shop alone. Limit the number of shopping trips. Respect rules of social distancing (2 metres) Limit handling of products. Pay with a card. At …
The month of March ends with a flurry of COVID-19 related news of interest to Valley readers: Five positive COVID-19 cases in Renfrew County and District (see below) County of Renfrew announced this evening the first positive case of COVID-2019 involving a County of Renfrew employee who works at Miramichi …
Madawaska Valley Food Bank has provided an update on their response to the COVID-19 pandemic and their commitment to our community moving forward. Patricia Whitfield, MV Food Bank President, said “The health and safety of our volunteers and visitors is of the utmost importance and we are following the lead …
