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). …
Catching up with Catch The Ace The third round of St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s exciting Catch The Ace lottery has got off to a flying start. In Week One, Terry Hartwick won $1,134 and in Week Two, Tom Plebon took home a cheque for $1,141. So far the Ace …
The newly-formed Barry’s Bay Recreation Committee (BBRC) made a delegation to Madawaska Valley Council at the October 15 meeting. With Township Recreation Coordinator Stephanie Plebon (at left above) were BBRC members in attendance: Helen Benn, (Executive Member at large) Dr. Jason Malinowski (Chair), Bridget Olver (Vice-Chair), Erica Atfield (Secretary), Rosa …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
