Inspired by hints of spring Valley residents welcome March, even if it did come in “like a lion” and we look forward to spring time later in the month. Our gardeners have a host of “seedy” activities on their calendars: International Women’s Day Saturday, Mar.8th is the 2025 date to …
Here are the unofficial results for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, as announced by Elections Ontario: The successful candidate, Billy Denault (PC Party), will be the new MPP representing Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke According to Elections Ontario, in the last provincial election in 2022, Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke had a 46.38 percent voter turnout, slightly higher than the provincial average …
Provincial election candidates meeting tonight A public all-candidates’ meeting is scheduled for tonight (Feb. 20) beginning at 6:30 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion in Barry’s Bay. Valley Gazette reporter Rob Fisher will put pre-submitted questions to the candidates. The meeting format does not include taking questions from the floor …
When the nomination period closed last week, Elections Ontario published the official list of candidates in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke. On February 27th Valley voters will be able to choose from the following six candidates: Candidate name Political party MARSHALL BUCHANAN Ontario NDP/NPD BILLY DENAULT PC Party of Ontario MARK DICKSON New Blue …
Ontario Premier Doug Ford received permission from the Lieutenant Governor on Tuesday to dissolve parliament and call an election. Voting day will be Thursday, February 27th, 2025 and all party leaders began their campaigning activities today. The Current will publish election news and media releases from the candidates running in …
Here are some suggestions to help you and your family enjoy winter in the Valley. The Killaloe Lions SnoFun Winter Festival This year’s SnoFun began yesterday and continues to Feb.6th with a host of fun activities for all ages and interests from hockey to broomball, belly dancing to Nerf Gun …
Start 2025 as you mean to go on. Here are some feel-good Valley activities and events to help you do just that. Sing Sing your way through the winter evenings with the Dark Times Choir on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8 pm. Emily Adams leads this informal choir at …
With tougher penalties for impaired driving announced early last summer, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has reported the number of charges laid during the 2024 festive RIDE campaign. Across the province 1,208 impaired charges were laid this year, compared with 1,472 during last year’s RIDE campaign. While the number of …
Are you in need? Community Resource Centre (CRC) has opened registration for this year’s annual Food and Toy Drive. If you live in Killaloe, Round Lake, Wilno, Barry’s Bay, Palmer Rapids, Quadeville, Combermere, Madawaska or Whitney, please call (613) 757-3108 to register. Or register online by scanning the QR code …
Spaces still left for today’s OV-CAOS workshops in Quadeville and Whitney Ottawa Valley Community Arts invites creative people ages 10 and up to attend this afternoon’s FREE workshops: Intergenerational Open Studio with Linda Archibald on October 19 from 1-4 pm at the Quadeville Community Centre. Participants will be able to explore various …
It’s that time of year again – misty mornings and chillier nights are here – so enjoy the outdoors as much as you can. This weekend there’s plenty to see and do around the Valley. Madawaska Valley Studio Tour Valley art lovers can enjoy the fall Studio Tour this Saturday …
Several upcoming events in the Valley of note: Friday, Sept.13 The adult walking group convenes at Madawaska Valley Public Library at 1 pm. This is your chance to keep fit and socialize, plus enjoy a hot drink afterwards at the Library. Saturday, Sept.14 Valley gardeners can take advantage of the …
An August tradition – Killaloe Fair This weekend marks the annual Killaloe Craft and Community Fair – a summertime tradition in the Valley since the mid-1970s. The not-for-profit outdoor community festival is run by volunteers and offers a multitude of activities and events: makers market, camping, live music, DJ stage, …
Local Library events are everywhere in our region this week, and most of them are free! Bonnechere Union Public Library Monday, July 29 is the final evening of the 2024 Bonnechere Authors Festival in Eganville. Award-winning Canadian actor, film and screenplay writer, and author Robert Bockstael will discuss his first …
