The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 406 invites members of the community to join them on November 11 at 250 John Street, Barry’s Bay to honour those who have served. Branch President Heather Poliquin outlined the plans for Remembrance Day: The ceremony will be held outside The Legion requests that all …
The mild but damp weather on Saturday, Oct.30 provided a comfortable environment for family members of all ages to participate in the Madawaska Valley Public Library’s Hallowe’en Hunt. Twenty-six merchant members of the Barry’s Bay Business Improvement Area (BIA) displayed Hallowe’en Hunt icons in their shop fronts, and many also …
Whether this year’s trick or treat crowd visited the Trunk or Treat displays in the Barry’s Bay Legion parking lot, met a Werewolf while collecting treats at the Opeongo Seniors Centre (above) or just enjoyed the many ghoulish displays in front yards, the mild evening meant people could linger and …
Reproduced below is the Media Release distributed by The Current in response to the release issued on Oct.19 by Madawaska Valley Township and Council following the Mayor’s comments at the Council meeting that day. The Township’s action in going out of its way to post the Costs Submissions of Wishart …
In a follow-up to our recent Bite-sized News items about recall of raw onions, we report that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has now issued a major recall of sliced white mushrooms prepared by Carleton Mushroom for Metro and Food Basics stores in Ontario and Quebec. The product was …
COVID-19 update from Holy Canadian Martyrs Parish Council in Combermere According to a letter from the Parish Council dated Oct.22, a recent inspection and meeting with Renfrew County and District Health Unit personnel confirmed the following: Mandatory mask-wearing Parishioners are asked to please self-screen at home before coming to church. …
On Oct.22 Premier Doug Ford announced Ontario’s Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term. Speaking at a news conference this afternoon, he outlined the province’s gradual approach to lifting remaining public health and workplace safety measures by March 2022. Ontario will slowly and incrementally lift all …
Hydro One plans outage for Combermere Hydro One says 102 customers in the Combermere area (as shown on map above) will be affected by a planned outage on Monday, Oct.18 between 10 am and 1 pm. The reason for the planned outage is replacement of hydro poles in the area. …
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at The Current. Photo Sab Michael Photography Catch The Ace lottery Congratulations to Week #17 Winner Fred Mostrovich who won $1,080 in last Thursday’s draw in the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation Catch The Ace Lottery. Tickets for Week #18 are now on sale …
Local healthcare fundraising news St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVH): Congratulations to Week #16 Catch the Ace Lottery winner Susan Yarascavitch of Round Lake Centre. Susan was chosen as the Foundation’s weekly winner on Sept.30 and received $1,075! She picked envelope #41 which revealed the Ten of Clubs. The ticket was …
How will you mark Canada’s first statutory National Truth and Reconciliation Day on Sept.30? Valley residents have many options; here are just a few: County of Renfrew distributed a media release on Sept.28 saying that the County “wishes to acknowledge and recognize the truths of our country’s past and fully …
Boycott bug spreads to all members of MV Council Readers may recall from our Sept.6 editorial on the subject of municipal transparency that The Current proposed starting an online forum this fall designed to facilitate lines of communication between MV residents and members of Madawaska Valley Council. Our only role would …
COVID-19 vaccine clinics The next Barry’s Bay Walk-In Clinic is Thursday Sept.23 at St. Francis Memorial Hospital from 2 pm to 6 pm. No appointment is necessary. Parking token provided. Vaccines offered are Pfizer and Moderna. Check out The Current’s Notices page for clinic news and more. National Day for …
Barry’s Bay Legion date changes – update your diary The Legion banner display has been postponed to Saturday Sept.25. Due to shipping difficulties, the new date for public viewing of the new Honour Our Veterans Banners is one week later than originally scheduled. The reception time remains between 2 pm …
The sunny afternoon of Aug.21 was the setting for Madawaska Valley Public Library’s outdoor reception to celebrate its 60th anniversary. Library staff, volunteers and board members all lent a hand in providing a variety of activities, entertainment and refreshments to ensure an enjoyable occasion for all ages. Also available was …
