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MV Council Clips from Oct.15 meeting

The Current October 20, 2019 October 20, 2019

The Madawaska Valley Council meeting on October 15 covered a wide range of topics, including the following: Lifetime dog tags issued in 2020 The municipality will amend the dog tag licencing process to a lifetime dog tag starting in January 2020. CAO Suzanne Klatt recommended this because it will …

Valley students have voted – now it’s your turn

The Current October 19, 2019 October 19, 2019

A photo on social media showed these brothers promoting the Student Vote Polling Station they had set up in their living room for Valley home schooled children. It wasn’t hard to find – the boys had posted a large Vote Here sign outside. Above: Gregory Shaw (holding ballot) and James …

SFMH to benefit from province’s help for small hospitals

The Current October 17, 2019 October 17, 2019

Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, today announced an additional investment of $68 million to support small- and medium-sized hospitals across Ontario with their unique situations and funding challenges. This new investment is on top of the $384 million more that Ontario’s hospitals received this year as part …

Trainee balloon artists to debut at George Vanier 50th Anniversary

The Current October 16, 2019 October 16, 2019

Twisting Terry Newcombe, Barry’s Bay’s popular balloon artist, has trained some balloon artists to take over as he retires after 20 years of delighting kids and adults by twisting balloons. The Current crashed a recent training session to see how his new proteges were coming along. We arrived just as …

Federal election news: Obama tweets support for Trudeau

The Current October 16, 2019 September 15, 2023

Various national and international news sources including CBC, New York Times and The Guardian reported earlier today that President Obama has endorsed Justin Trudeau for re-election. Obama tweeted, “The world needs his progressive leadership now, and I hope our neighbors to the north support him for another term.” ABC News …

Oct.14

The Current October 14, 2019 October 15, 2019

1st Annual Bill Green Memorial Classic Oct. 19-20 Editor’s Note: Please note corrected dates above; the Tournament takes place Sat-Sun Oct. 19-20. The Current apologizes for any confusion caused. Barry’s Bay and Area Minor Hockey Association hosts the 1st Annual Bill Green Memorial Classic tournament next weekend. A special centre ice …

Fall in the Valley

The Current October 13, 2019 October 14, 2019

Roving photographer and regular contributor Sharon Gardiner has provided this photo essay of Valley views taken during the past few weeks. With her artistic eye and great sense of humour, her images capture nature’s autumn bounty. Thank you, Sharon, for these stunning photos and thank you to our readers for your support.

Happy Thanksgiving from Roger, Danielle and all of us here at The Current.

Above: St. Hedwig’s Sept.16; Hwy.60 Algonquin Park Sept.25; Siberia Road Oct.8; Johnny Herron’s Farm

Above: Autumn splendour; Madawaska River Oct. 8

Opeongo Road Oct.9; Mountain View Road Oct.10

Round Lake on fire tonight Sept.17; Road block in Golden Lake Sept.27

Above: Garden herbs Sept.17; garden bounty Oct.11

Fruits of labour picking apples with mom Sept.29

All photos: Sharon Gardiner. Featured image Rockingham Road in rear view mirror Oct.9

Advance polling this weekend

The Current October 12, 2019 October 24, 2019

Advance polling days for the Oct. 21 general election take place this weekend (Oct.11 to Oct.14) at Opeongo Senior Centre, 19 Stafford Street, Barry’s Bay from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Here is the complete list of confirmed candidates in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke (RNP): Source: electionscanada.ca The Current is running a Federal …

OPP investigate threats to high school in Barry’s Bay

The Current October 9, 2019 October 9, 2019

Editor’s note: Parents of students at the school told The Current they were grateful to have received automated phone calls from the school authorities confirming that the incident had occurred, the OPP were involved, there was no imminent danger and that all appropriate protocols had been followed. Killaloe OPP issued …

Candidate told not to criticize Gallant so boycotts meeting

The Current October 7, 2019 October 24, 2019

Following the All Candidates Open Forum held in Killaloe on October 5, an event marked by the absence of the incumbent candidate, Cheryl Gallant, (Click HERE to read) another candidates’ meeting to be held in Cobden October 9 organized by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) will have at least …

Oct.6

The Current October 6, 2019 October 6, 2019

Free online driver’s licence check available in Ontario Ontario has launched a free online Driver’s Licence Check so people and businesses can check the status of an Ontario driver’s licence. The $2 fee has been eliminated. The online service will include the ability to easily check a driver’s licence by …

Open House is your chance to learn about Madawaska Valley Food Bank

The Current September 30, 2019 September 30, 2019

This Thursday October 3 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. the Madawaska Valley Food Bank will host an Open House for the public at 19460 Opeongo Line, Barry’s Bay (the former Sweet Memories Candy Shoppe). Everyone is welcome to attend and learn more about the work done by this organization. …

Sept. 29

The Current September 29, 2019 September 29, 2019

Catch The Ace lottery returns The third round of St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s popular Catch The Ace lottery begins soon with the $5 tickets going on sale as of this Friday, October 4. The first weekly draw will take place at the Ash Grove Inn on Thursday, October 10 …

Annual trail ride honours memory of three women

The Current September 25, 2019 September 27, 2019

The threat of rain did not deter these riders from participating in this year’s Memorial Trail Ride on September 22. Photo above shows organizer Linda Leonard leading riders Cari Burchat (left), Jo Friese and Jannelle Geiger (all photos Sharon Gardiner). The 90 minute trail ride set off from the Wilno …