Bite-sized news at July 29 2023

Scottish Heritage at Killaloe Farmers’ Market This morning, Saturday July 29, is Fort McDonell Day Scottish Heritage at the Killaloe Farmers’ Market. Local bagpiper Annadeane Kerr (Photo Facebook) will entertain at 11am. Join this celebration of Scottish history on Saturday July 29 for Fort McDonell Day at the Killaloe Farmers’ …

Bite-sized news at Apr.24 2023

Calling all would-be videographers There’s still time to catch the last Toonie Tuesdays session this Tuesday, Apr.25 at 7 pm at the old Train Station at 19503 Opeongo Line in Barry’s Bay. The Madawaska Valley Public Library in conjunction with the Stationkeepers MV host this series. Barry Conway, a print …

MV Fire Dept. bulletins

Barry’s Bay porch fire Madawaska Valley Fire Department staff and volunteers have been kept busy the past few days. MV Fire Chief Corwin Quade told The Current they were called out to a structure fire on Inglis Street in Barry’s Bay at 11:44 am and when the North Hall crew …

Mar.26 2023

Free movie event Thursday Mar.30 at 7 pm in the O’Brien Theatre, Renfrew. Free admission plus popcorn and a drink. This free screening of the Oscar-nominated film Women Talking is sponsored by The Women’s Sexual Assault Centre, Survivor Advocacy & Support Initiative, and End Violence Against Women. A panel discussion …

Bite-sized news at Mar.6 2023

Madawaska Valley proposed Development Charges REMINDER: Madawaska Valley Township’s public meeting about proposed Development Charges in the municipality has been re-scheduled for today, Monday, Mar.6 2023 at 6 pm at the MV Township Council Chambers, 85 Bay Street, Barry’s Bay. For more details see https://www.madawaskavalley.ca/news-and-notices/development-charges-notice-of-public-meeting-january-12-2023-400-p-m/ More free public skating during …

Feb.26 2023

Ottawa Valley history and entertainment Barry’s Bay at 2 pm on Sunday, Feb.26: The Stationkeepers MV present ‘The Way We Were’ & The Yo-Yo Mamas. This lively presentation takes place at the old Barry’s Bay Railway Station. Several new video vignettes of The Way We Were, a heritage documentary currently …

Is this unjust enrichment of MV lawyers a gift that will keep on giving?

Editorial Last August the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) published a report on the cost of municipal insurance. It said, “Rising municipal insurance costs continue to be a major concern for AMO members. Many municipalities in Ontario are reporting increases of more than 20 percent. These costs are being driven …

Bite-sized news at Feb.3 2023

Extreme cold – are you prepared? Renfrew County and District Health Unit has circulated tips to reduce health risks and stay safe if you must be outdoors during this week’s deep freeze: CHCR pancake breakfast Killaloe’s community radio station is hosting a pancake breakfast this Sunday, Feb.5 from 9am to …

Tree of Lights campaign raises record 120k for hospital equipment

St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVH) has released the results of its year-end fundraising campaign, Tree of Lights 2022, which raised a record $120,000 for the purchase of much needed hospital equipment. Erin Gienow, SFVH Executive Director, said, “This is the most raised to date through our year-end appeal. Together, …

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