Randy Briand has entered the federal election race as a candidate for the United Party of Canada in the riding of Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke. This is the first time the retired teacher and certified organic farmer has stepped forward as a federal candidate. The son of a military vet, Briand grew up …
OPINION Barry’s Bay resident and Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of ultra-right conservative media blog LifeSite News, John Henry Westen, recently made a black tie pilgrimage to Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate for a Catholic prayer event. LifeSite News published an article on Mar.20th, 2025 glorifying his attendance at the second annual “Catholic …
The published Agenda for tomorrow’s Council-in-Committee meeting of Madawaska Valley Council contains an item entitled “17.1 Appointment Vacant Council Seat.” The Report from CAO Suzanne Klatt outlines the appointment process that Council has decided on: THAT Council adopts the following process for the appointment of a member of Council to …
As a result of the electoral boundaries established by the 2023 Representation Orders, this riding has been renamed Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke. A detailed description of the new boundaries and other useful voting information is available at the Elections Canada website. At time of publication, here are some basic details of interest to A-R-P …
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Pembroke District is advising area residents that a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety is in effect throughout the district until Friday, March 28, 2025. A Water Safety Conditions Statement indicates that high flows, melting ice or other factors could be dangerous …
Whether you are a snowbird enjoying the tail end of winter elsewhere in the world (like us) or a Valley sleepyhead who failed to stay up all night Thursday to witness the lunar eclipse, The Current offers you a chance to see what you missed. These stunning photos are courtesy …
Madawaska Valley Township Council passed its 2025 Budget at its March 4th Council in Committee meeting. Treasurer Amanda Hudder (shown above at left with Operations Manager Hilary Kutchkoskie during last month’s Draft Budget presentation) said the By-laws for Water & Wastewater rates and Curbside & Transfer Station rates Budget would …
Valley residents have come to expect the Madawaska Valley Public Library to provide a full complement of activities for kids whenever school is out. While this year’s March Break programming certainly will not disappoint parents or kids, The Current can tell you that there’s a whole lot more on offer …
On February 20th Councillor Joseph Olsheski tendered his resignation from Madawaska Valley Township Council effective March 15th. In October 2022 Olsheski became the youngest-serving councillor ever elected in Madawaska Valley. In his letter of resignation, he gave as his reasons the increased personal workload he has been subject to in …
The general consensus among audience members was disappointment that half of the candidates on the ballot for February 27th were missing in action at yesterday’s meeting. The ones who attended are shown above. From left, Kevin Holm – Ontario Party, Marshall Buchanan – New Democratic Party, Oliver Jones – Liberal …
Madawaska Valley Public Library offers a busy line-up of activities and events for you and your family members during February. First up, here are some of the options for children and parents, both at the Library and at home: The Library offers special programming for adults too: Reminder of Library …
With our serving MPP John Yakabuski’s announcement last November that he would not stand for re-election when Ontarians next go to the polls, readers are looking closely at the candidates for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke as they come on board. Elections Ontario is due to provide the Official Candidates’ List after 2pm on …
According to reporting by the Canadian Press, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced he will call for a Provincial Election on Wednesday, January 26th, with the polling date likely to be February 27th. The premier (shown above at last year’s Canada-US Summit) is doing this despite having a large majority …
One New Year’s Resolution well worth keeping is making more use of your Library. Madawaska Valley Public Library (MVPL) make this easy to do by offering a wide range of programs geared to all ages and interests in the community. The following are just a few of many activities and …
The Valley’s cross-country ski club based in Brudenell will hold its sixth annual Opeongo Classic Loppet on Saturday, February 1st 2025. Opeongo Hills Nordic Ski Club offers groomed trails to suit all levels and abilities, so the Loppet event is a welcome crisp day out on the snow whether you …
