On June 27 members of the 1st Barry’s Bay Sparks, Brownies Guides, Pathfinder, Ranger Unit helped to plant a community garden at the Barry’s Bay Supportive Housing senior residence on Stafford Street. Communities in Bloom co-chairs Debbie Marshall and Elser Lee Archer were on hand to assist the Unit’s leaders …
Pop Up Art is travelling around Renfrew County this season and the Madawaska Valley is its next stop. The exhibition, which features eleven local artists inspired by everyday objects from their surroundings, begins with a reception at Madawaska Coffee, 19578 Opeongo Line, Barry’s Bay from 7 to 9 p.m. on …
Young Valley musicians Serena and Dexter Sernoskie (above) have a very busy summer job – they are in this year’s Stone Fence Theatre cast of Up at Fred’s Allons-y which starts its season run this week in Rankin. The pair are well known in the Madawaska Valley from their performances …
Going away on vacation? Be careful with free hotel wifi Using free hotel wifi when you’re on vacation may expose your confidential data to hackers. Hotel networks have become a favourite target for hackers because in an effort to provide convenience for guests some hotels offer password-free internet access. This …
Kids and bikes on a sunny day spell fun. But when there’s a bike parade led by a Mountie on stilts, plus cash prizes and cake at the finish – well, what a way to celebrate Canada Day! The bikes assembled in the Township parking lot between the Barry’s Bay …
Do you have everything you need to put your boat in the water? OPP Marine Unit advises that they patrol waterways in the Valley to ensure everyone has a safe, fun time on the water this summer. Be sure your boat has all necessary safety equipment as required by Transport …
To help celebrate Canada Day, The Current provides this link to a blast from a Canada Day past — 1993 to be precise. It is a performance of Stompin’ Tom Connors accompanied by fiddle icon Graham Townsend and others as they play “Canada Day Up Canada way.” Enjoy! Photo …
School’s out for summer, not just for students but also for the many workers who ensure Valley children stay safe during the academic year. On June 25 Access Work Services (AWS) gathered some of its client workers to honour worker Rhys Geddes with a Certificate of Achievement and share a …
In announcing the Province’s first Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day, Will Bouma, MPP for Brantford-Brant, stated: Police officers, fire fighters, correctional officers, dispatchers, probation and parole officers, crown attorneys, nurses and other justice sector workers have incredibly difficult jobs and come face to face with difficult situations. That’s …
Want to know what’s on in the Valley this long weekend? The Current is pleased to announce that our longtime partnership with AlgonquinEast.com means it’s easy for you to get all the answers. Just click on Events in the Valley listed on our Home Page Menu. Events in the Valley gives …
Well Woman Clinic launches in Barry’s Bay Madawaska Valley Family Health Team is providing Well Woman care for unattached patients. Women who are not registered with a primary healthcare provider can call to make an appointment with a nurse practitioner. The Well Woman Clinic offers the following services: Medical history …
Cannabis edibles to become legal in December Health Canada released new regulations on cannabis edibles, beverages, topicals and extracts on June 14. These products will be on the legal market as early as mid-December, although Canadians should expect there to be a shortage of supply, at least initially. The regulations, …
Susan Farrar, Executive Director for the Madawaska Valley Family Health team (MV FHT) has news for Valley residents. Since its launch just over six months ago, MV FHT has expanded to include a social worker and dietitian. The FHT has also formed partnerships with other health care program providers. Many …
Please respect the flashing green light Volunteer firefighters en route to an emergency display a flashing green light. In Ontario some 19,000 volunteer firefighters drive their own personal vehicles and use these flashing green lights. While not mandatory (yet), fire departments ask that you respect the flashing green and pull …
Madawaska Valley Fire Department responded to a fire on Bay Street in the early afternoon on Saturday June 8. The fire occurred next door to Co-Operators Insurance. (All photos: Mark Woermke) RV burns on Bay Street The owner of an RV was trying to start the vehicle when it caught fire. …
