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 …
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 …
While we are being encouraged to stay home during this pandemic to keep ourselves and others safe, it’s a different story for people living with abuse or domestic violence. Their home is not safe. When Madawaska Valley resident Terry Newcombe heard a radio interview with the Family & Children’s Services …
Yesterday staff and residents of Valley Manor Long Term Care (LTC) in Barry’s Bay were tested for COVID-19 by Renfrew County Paramedics. CEO Trisha Sammon explained that the session was part of the provincial directive that all LTC residents and staff should be swabbed for COVID-19. She said it was …
Madawaska Valley Public Library (MV Library) initially set up a system to lend materials without face-to-face contact when Ontario warned of closures of public spaces. But when libraries were mandated to close, MV Library CEO Karen Filipkowski devised a COVID-19 workplan to safeguard staff, maintain and increase online resources, and …
During an interview with The Current yesterday, Trish Sammon, CEO of Valley Manor Long Term Care in Barry’s Bay, stated, “We know how alarming it is to see the TV news or hear on the radio about other homes in Ontario.” However, she was at pains to reassure the public, …
The uncertainty of these times can be scary for anyone, but parents of young children and expectant parents tell us they feel the strain. In response to the emergency restrictions because of the pandemic, Community Resource Centre (CRC) in Killaloe has switched to a virtual format so that it can …
Editorial This weekend’s weather is as mixed as the feelings many of us experience on a holiday weekend like none we have ever seen before. Whether you celebrate Easter, Passover or just like to enjoy an extra day off work, everything is different these days. The usual trips and family …
