In a livestreamed video conference on July 6 the public health officers of Eastern Ontario announced their collaboration on a regional approach to mandatory face coverings and masks to help fight the spread of COVID-19. Participants were: Paul Roumeliotis, Medical Officer of Health Eastern Ontario Health Unit Paula Stewart, Medical …
On July 7th at a livestreamed planning meeting on YouTube, Madawaska Valley Council will consider an application for re-zoning to allow the owners of the Bent Anchor Bar & Restaurant in Combermere to add a retail store as a permitted use in the Tourism Commercial – Exception One (TC-E1) Zone. …
Barry’s Bay Legion will host a Canada Day Barbecue as a fun community fundraiser for the Branch on Wednesday July 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. offering reasonably priced hot dogs, burgers and drinks “To Go” or to eat under the shade in their outdoor patio area – or …
Madawaska Valley District High School (MVDHS) students celebrated the end of their secondary schooling last evening with all the traditional trappings: mortarboards and gowns; speeches from the Class Valedictorian, MVDHS Principal, School Board Trustee, and even the Prime Minister; congratulations from MVDHS staff; and the presentation of a host of …
In light of this year’s unusual circumstances, there is a community effort to highlight the 2020 grads here in the Valley. Congratulations to our young people who have overcome the challenges of learning and who are now moving to the next stage of their education. Here are some of the different …
Barry’s Bay resident Patricia Milan died peacefully on Sunday, June 7 at the age of 69 years surrounded by her family members. The Seat of Wisdom College community remembers her as a beloved fine arts instructor (2004-2012) and friend to the college since its beginning. SWC Asst. Professor of Theology …
As the Province eases its restrictions, Valley residents can begin to enjoy outings while they continue to observe public health requirements. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 406 in Barry’s Bay today announced it will open its patio this Saturday afternoon. After Saturday, plans are to have the patio open from …
Brudenell Lyndoch and Raglan Township (BLR) held its June 3 Council meeting via telephone conference. Although it was easy for the public to call in, it was not so easy to listen. The meeting was plagued with distortion and background noise, so participants and listeners repeatedly dialled in to reconnect, …
On June 2 Madawaska Valley Council broke new ground by holding its first virtual Planning Meeting with public participation on YouTube. As Mayor Kim Love later said at the Special Council meeting held that afternoon, “Council seems to be able to conduct business … and certainly our Planning meeting this …
As an essential service, Bay Coin Laundromat has remained open to serve customers throughout the pandemic restrictions, so we recently followed up with owners Robylin Bautista (Above with one of the non-medical masks she sews) and Alia Bayat about our report dated January 12. Because Madawaska Valley Council had refused their request …
The first Barry’s Bay Farmers’ Market of the 2020 season was held on Friday May 22 — a first in many ways, including its new location. The Market was held behind the Madawaska Valley Township offices in the vacant lot at 236 John Street (Hwy 62) in Barry’s Bay (the …
Council for the Township of Madawaska Valley formally approved its 2020 budget, along with the 2019 audited financial statements of the municipality, at a Special Council Meeting on May 19th conducted via livestream video on YouTube. All members of Council were present apart from Councillor Ernie Peplinski who sent his …
As early as March 24th in this crazy pandemic lockdown era, the Ontario Government officially deemed Farmers’ Markets to be an “essential” service in the province. And how essential it is, for us to be able to have locally-produced food, with a provenance you can rely on. We are lucky …
Joseph (Jaipeth) Illupalik Palluq passed away from drowning in Lake Clear on the night of May 1-2. His body was found by OPP divers on Tuesday May 5 after an extensive search on land and water. His neighbours on Lake Clear, fellow Madawaska Valley Studio Tour artists Kathy Haycock and …
Round Lake Centre resident Anastasia (Tessie) Whalen celebrates her 102nd birthday at home with a few friends today. Due to the pandemic travel restrictions, for the first time ever her son, David, and daughter, Celestine, who both live in Southern Ontario will not be here for her birthday and Mother’s …
