County paramedics testing new life-saving technology Pembroke Today reported on November 29 that paramedics in Renfrew County are testing new smartphone technology which would send notifications when someone goes into cardiac arrest. It would tell them where the nearest defibrillators are located. The technology is known as “Good SAM” which …
Just when you think nothing ever changes in the Valley a used car dealer opens up shop on Hwy. 60 in Barry’s Bay. Davis Motors is owned by Kim and Glen Davis. (pictured above with Sammy) Glen has been licensed as an automotive dealer since 2005. He has been coming here …
Township continues to reduce tax arrears Madawaska Valley Treasurer Amanda Hudder updated Council this month on the success of continuing staff efforts to collect arrears of property taxes. Her report showed the arrears at December 31 2018 had been reduced from $1.3 million to just over $500,000 by July 31 …
At the Brudenell Lyndoch and Raglan (BLR) Council meeting held on November 13, the Clerk placed before Council the report of the Township’s Integrity Commissioner on a complaint made by Palmer Rapids resident, Mr. Ilkyoung Kim. The complaint stemmed from Kim’s wish to place a chip stand/truck on municipal property, …
Renfrew County pursues twinning with Renfrewshire, Scotland Renfrewshire in Scotland last month notified County staff that they are willing to entertain talks to develop a formal twinning arrangement. A number of links between the two regions have been developed since Renfrew County’s Expo 150 celebrations in June 2011 which included …
Last Monday, The Current gave its readers the opportunity to vote on the justification for Don Cherry’s firing following his comments during the Coach’s Corner segment the previous Saturday. During the three days that the poll was open, it received 2147 “hits” resulting in a total of 1108 votes being …
The Opeongo Senior Centre in Barry’s Bay hosted the first indoor market of this year’s cold season on November 2. Vendors filled the main floor space and overflowed into the basement where shoppers could enjoy a delicious lunch of hearty chilli with home-baked rolls for just $5. On offer throughout …
Canadian hockey icon Don Cherry has been fired by SportsNet over his controversial outburst slamming new immigrants. During his Coach’s Corner segment last Saturday, Cherry said the failure of new Canadians in his neighbourhood to wear poppies demonstrated a lack of support of Canadian Forces veterans and soldiers who died …
Flu Clinics November is the best month to get your flu shot. Renfrew County District Health Unit (RCDHU) reminds you of their upcoming clinics in the immediate area: Barry’s Bay Thursday, Nov. 21 at St. Francis Memorial Hospital, 7 St. Francis Memorial Drive 3-6 p.m. Killaloe Thursday, Nov. 28 at …
The Valley remembers Royal Canadian Legion Barry’s Bay Branch 406 reminds you to wear your poppy to show you remember those who served. You can also show your support by attending some of the Remembrance Day events at the Legion Hall, 250 John Street, Barry’s Bay. Sunday, November 10 …
Last December The Current published an editorial entitled The case for public transit. In it, we highlighted a Rural Ontario Institute report which pointed to the “aging demographic of rural Ontario” as identifying an increasing need “for affordable and accessible transportation services.” We ended by noting that MV has one …
No Doctor? No problem! Flu shot clinic this Wednesday Renfrew County Community Paramedics and the Madawaska Valley Family Health Team will hold a Flu Shot Clinic for patients who do not have a primary healthcare provider. This is your opportunity to protect yourself and your loved ones. The clinic takes place …
Eden Guidroz welcomed the members and guests who filled the Opeongo Senior Centre for the October 17 meeting of the Madawaska Valley Horticultural Society. The evening featured a talk by Caitlin Rivett-Carnac (shown above) about St. Francis Herb Farm, as well as being Seed Exchange Day and the annual Member …
On October 15 members of Carson Trout Lepine and Greenan Lakes Association (CTLG Lakes) conducted their semi-annual clean-up along Siberia Road, one of their roads under the Adopt-A-Road program. The count of illegally-dumped items and roadside litter was on a par with last fall’s clean-up at three full bags of …
According to ElectionsCanada.ca with 100 percent of polls having reported, incumbent Cheryl Gallant has been re-elected with an increased majority in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke (R-N-P). She received 52.7 percent of the vote compared to 45.83 percent at the last election. Voter turnout in R-N-P was 57,506 of 86,010 registered electors (66.86 percent). …
