Now that Ontario has entered Phase 3 of its reopening, here is a list of local food and drink establishments for your convenience. The Current also provides their contact details and encourages you to seek more information in case there have been recent changes to procedures, hours of business, etc. …
Adult learning available in Barry’s Bay For adults over the age of 19 who want to upgrade their skills, become familiar with digital technology or get ready for college or the workplace, the Training & Learning Centre is now open in Barry’s Bay at the Natural Health Centre on 43 …
Madawaska Valley Food Bank held its first session at 8 Martin Street, Barry’s Bay on July 12. Car access by Food Bank clients was complicated by the weekly delivery to the back of the LCBO located across from the Food Bank. In order to alleviate traffic and to avoid blocking …
Renfrew County and District School Board (RCDSB) has provided an online survey so parents can provide feedback on plans for their children’s return to school this fall. The RCDSB website says this is “in the spirit of better understanding the needs of our parents/guardians so that we can continue to …
Madawaska Valley CAO/Clerk authorized to solemnize marriages Residents looking for an officiant for a civil marriage ceremony in the Valley need look no further than the municipal offices in Barry’s Bay. At the MV Council meeting of July 7, Council passed a By-Law authorizing the Township CAO/Clerk Suzanne Klatt to …
As much of Ontario embraces Stage 3 reopening today, and as we have again become accustomed to certain personal services (beauty salons, barber shops, tattoo parlours) during Stage 2, it seems appropriate to share this cow comic with you, courtesy of cartoonist Reynolds. Enjoy! Image: Reynolds on cartoonstock
Catch The Ace is back The first Catch The Ace draw since COVID-19 restrictions stalled the weekly fundraising lottery was held LIVE last Thursday on the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation Facebook page and posted online at www.sfvhfoundation.com The winner of the Week 24 draw was Tom Byrnes who was …
We thought this Canada Day “Shout” from The New Yorker would give some of you a chuckle. It’s entitled “Make America Canada Again” and is courtesy of the genius of Tim Long with illustrations by Jason Logan. Enjoy! The slideshow will run automatically but you can hover over an image to …
As of 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, the Township of Madawaska Valley has imposed a Total Fire Ban 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 Everyone has a responsibility to help …
In a well-attended and lengthy online meeting on July 7, Madawaska Valley Council dealt with some contentious re-zoning applications focused on properties along the Madawaska River. The public meeting for planning matters started at 10 a.m., ran into the lunch hour and was followed by a full Special Council meeting …
Mother/daughter team Claudia and Stefi Van Wijk recently announced that Madawaska Kanu Centre is open for the season. This year there are some changes because of COVID-19 but whether you want a rafting experience or expert paddling instruction, you’ll find it at MKC. As soon as the province gave the …
July 1 2020 was a glorious summer’s day and people in the Valley took advantage of it. Our nation’s flag proudly flew in the sunshine over the Barry’s Bay Legion. Photo above. But celebrations were a little different this year due to COVID-19. Instead of the traditional cake cutting at …
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police reported this morning on Twitter that an armed man was detained on the grounds of Rideau Hall where Prime Minister Trudeau currently resides. The RCMP stated that at approximately 6:40 a.m. “an armed man was able to access the grounds … the prime minister and …
Body located in Pembroke – No confirmation of identity OPP Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment released information today, June 28, 2020, that shortly after 1:00 p.m. the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) OPP responded to a report of a body being located in an area near River Road in Pembroke. Members of …
Barry’s Bay native, Dr. Jack Kitts, officially retires as President and CEO of The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) on June 29 2020, bringing to “a close a significant chapter in our hospital’s story,” said Tim Kluke, President and CEO of the TOH Foundation. He goes on, “Throughout his career spanning over …
