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 …
Elections Canada has now published its list of the confirmed candidates for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke. The candidates are: David Ainsworth (People’s Party of Canada) Cheryl Gallant (Conservative Party of Canada) Stefan Klietsch (Independent) Michael Lariviere (Green Party of Canada) Cyndi Mills (Liberal Party of Canada) Jodie Primeau (New Democratic Party) Election day …
Toronto Star Covid article puts Barry’s Bay under national spotlight On August 21 the Toronto Star published an article by Omar Mosleh entitled Why Barry’s Bay could be ‘the perfect incubation box’ — an example of a small town’s vulnerability to the Delta variant. The contents of Mosleh’s investigation have …
A Superior Court judge has thrown out an application by Madawaska Valley Council and the Township (the “Defendants”) to impose a gag order on The Current and its owners (the “Plaintiffs”). The Court had been asked by the Defendants to halt the Plaintiffs’ lawsuit which alleges abuse of power and …
Snap federal election called for Sept.20 This morning’s news from Ottawa confirms that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called a snap election in hopes of attracting enough voters to give the Liberals a majority government. Governor General Mary Simon approved his request that she dissolved parliament at a meeting at …
And the winner is … Lady Luck has been smiling on Valley folks recently. Not only does Barry’s Bay have a new Lotto Max Millionaire in Frederick Hubbard, but the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s weekly Catch The Ace Lottery has been enriching local winners every Thursday — like Dot …
Lakeshore Beach now reopen On July 30 Madawaska Valley Township announced that the Renfrew County and District Health Unit has reopened the Barry’s Bay Lakeshore Beach in time for the Civic Holiday Weekend. Swimming lessons will return to Barry’s Bay starting Tuesday, Aug.3. Seniors’ Centre has new RCD Dental Forms …
Received from Renfrew County & District Health Unit at 11am on Aug.1: Today, Aug.1 2021, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is confirming that positive COVID-19 cases have been recently identified at the Tim Horton’s location in Barry’s Bay. Renfrew County and District Health Unit and Tim Horton’s have …
Fireworks in Madawaska Valley If you’re planning a celebration at the cottage, please be considerate of your neighbours, pets and wildlife. The recently amended Noise By-law in Madawaska Valley permits fireworks only between dusk and 11 p.m. No later! By-law violations may incur a $250 fine. Catholic churches closed this …
Take-Home Trivia goes international – virtually Library staff have had to be inventive to continue to provide services for patrons through the pandemic. The popular annual Trivia Quiz fundraiser was a Covid casualty; that is until staff came up with the idea for Take-Home Trivia. As Library CEO Karen Filipkowski …
Still need a Covid vaccine? Walk-in appointments available in Barry’s Bay for first and second doses for those over 12 years old. Please bring your health card. Please call the Legion in advance at 613-756-3018 Wednesday July 21 and Thursday July 22 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Royal Canadian …
Madawaska Valley Studio Tour The Summer Studio Tour is on now, but there’s still time to click HERE to visit Madawaska Studio Tour website and get your map of all participating artists’ studios. It’s a great day for a drive through the Valley. But even if you miss the Summer …
