Valley residents often moan about black flies. But those are not the only critters that can cause problems — there are also serious illnesses borne by ticks. On May 21 the Ontario Ministry of Health issued the following media release: As the weather is getting warmer, the Government of Ontario …
Low-income seniors access to dental care, prescription drugs According to a Ministry of Health media release dated May 12 the province is updating the income eligibility thresholds for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program and the Seniors Co-Payment Program to allow more of Ontario’s most vulnerable seniors to have access …
Free legal advice for victims of sexual assault John Yakabuski, MPP Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, reminds residents that as of this month the Ontario government is providing up to four hours of free legal advice to victims of sexual assault. The province-wide expansion of this program, which has been available as a pilot …
Health Canada issues major recall at Canadian Tire, Costco According to media reports, Health Canada has issued the following warnings after “multiple incidents reported.” The Canadian Tire recall involves the Champion 42 cc Backpack Leaf Blower Model #100735 sold at Canadian Tire between January 2019 to March 2021, Health Canada …
Since 1999 the Wilno Heritage Society has held its annual Kashub Day Festival at Wilno Heritage Park on the first Saturday in May, but thanks to COVID-19 the celebrations are cancelled again this year. During Ontario’s current stay-at-home orders, the Opeongo Readers’ Theatre offers you a different way to celebrate. …
Another Saturday, another protest in Barry’s Bay A demonstration of an estimated 20 to 30 people at the three-way stop in Barry’s Bay took place on Saturday, April 24 between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. according to reports on social media and from a number of readers who contacted The …
New inter-provincial travel restrictions take effect tonight The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wants to assure the public that essential travel between Ontario and neighbouring provinces will be permitted, despite new measures designed to help limit the transmission of the COVID-19 virus. The OPP will have members located on roadways, at …
Renfrew County & District Health Unit (RCDHU) distributed the following information at 4:05 p.m. on April 7, 2021: Today, April 7, the Ontario Government declared a provincial emergency and announced the implementation of a 4-week, provincewide stay-at-home order, effective Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. This is in addition …
National anti-hate group questions Seat of Wisdom policies and links to conspiracy theorists On April 1st the Canadian Anti-Hate Network (CAHN) published an article in which Seat of Wisdom College (SWC) comes under the microscope for its “anti-LGBTQ+ policies” and its links through faculty members to “ultra-right conservative media blogs” …
As of Thursday April 1 the 2021 Wildfire season begins, and remains in effect until October 31. Madawaska Valley Fire Chief Corwin Quade said that as per Open Air Burning Bylaw 2019-22, this means night burning only is allowed with a permit, the exceptions being camp fires or cooking fires …
A recent review of provincial statistics for fatal fires has caused Corwin Quade, Madawaska Valley Fire Chief, to issue some important fire safety warnings for MV residents. Quade said that the worst year for fatal fires on record in Ontario was 2001 when 119 fire deaths were recorded. So far …
Catch The Ace lottery Ticket sales began on Mar.25 for St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s new round of the Catch the Ace Progressive Lottery with proceeds supporting Hospital Medical Equipment. Tickets can be purchased at the following vendor locations: Round Lake Centre Food Market, AJ’s Convenience, Killaloe Hardware, Wilno Building …
The annual “Sunshine List” was released by the Province of Ontario last week, listing all people in the public service who earned more than $100,000 during 2020. Below are a few of the names on the public sector salary disclosure list who are local healthcare, township, county and education employees. …
In another great example of how local non-profit organizations are partnering for the benefit of our community, Madawaska Valley Lions have donated $500 to Barry’s Bay and Area Home Support (BBAHS) to assist with driving seniors to their COVID-19 vaccination appointments. Above from left: Lions James Currins, Ed Quesnelle, and …
On March 25 the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) Pembroke District issued the first of this spring’s Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety. The Water Safety condition is in effect in the District until Thursday, April 1, 2021. MNRF advises that while flooding is not expected in the …
