Running for Council this fall? The next municipal election takes place on Monday, October 24. If you are thinking of running for Council or you just want to learn more about municipal government, here’s your chance. Municipal expert Fred Dean has facilitated these programs for the Association of Municipalities of …
According to the Feb.13 issue of The Stationkeepers MV email newsletter, the Opeongo Readers are at it again — just in time for Family Day Weekend. Their new podcast entitled Delightfully Rude became available at 2:00 p.m. today, Sunday Feb.20. You will hear them read works by William Henry Drummond, …
This morning Premier Doug Ford declared a State of Emergency in Ontario. During his live announcement on YouTube he told participants of the Truckers for Freedom Convoy in Ottawa, at border crossings, that it is time to leave and take your children home. Ford said, “Your right to make a …
A timely guide to enjoying the depths of winter here in the Valley. On the trails Sledders: Recent snowfall means that the hard-working volunteers from the Opeongo Snowbirds, Peterson Pathfinders and other local snowmobile clubs are working to groom trails throughout the Madawaska Valley. To offer your help, learn more …
Renfrew County Real Estate Board (RCREB) has released its statistics for last year, revealing a continuation of the upward trend as MLS home sales surpass the record set in 2020. RCREB figures show that the dollar value of all home sales in December 2021 was $48.2 million, up sharply by …
EDITORIAL On May 19th last year a Court hearing took place that had important implications for the residents of Madawaska Valley. Superior Court Justice Adriana Doyle had to decide whether it was in the public interest to strike out (i.e. apply a “gag order” to) the legal action commenced by …
In December Madawaska Valley Fire Chief Corwin Quade shared with us his fear that Ontario was heading for a record year for fatal fires. He noted that up to the end of October 2021 there had been 83 fatal fires that killed 100 people. He pointed out that during the …
Health Canada reports that Dole Canada Company is recalling certain Dole and President’s Choice brand salad products from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled products have been sold nationally. Photos above: Health Canada Packaged salad products included Dole Garden Salad 340 g. All packages bearing a …
From all of us at The Current, our sincere wishes for a peaceful and healthy Christmas and New Year. Photo courtesy whitearrowshome.com
Health Canada issued a recall of several generic over-the-counter powdered cold and flu medications on December 20, 2021. The products, made by CellChem Pharmaceuticals Inc., are marketed for adults and children 12 years of age or older under several pharmacy store brands such as Biomedic, Pharmasave, Rexall, Teva, Life Brand …
You may have noticed that it has not been “business as usual” during the past week here at The Current. We apologise but this is because we have relocated … Our base is still in the Madawaska Valley, but we have moved along the same road and are now just …
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 …
