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 …
For the first time in the Township’s history, today’s Special Council Meeting of Madawaska Valley was livestreamed on YouTube with all members of Council participating via online videoconference. Shown above with hands raised are members of Council voting electronically in favour of passing their first By-Law in this way. Meeting …
Madawaska Valley Food Bank, the local non-profit that helps feed Valley residents, has more than one mountain to climb in the next few months. MV Food Bank is searching for a new home – not for the first time, having set up shop in several locations since it began more …
Now that only “essential” services may remain open, The Current keeps you up to date with this list of local businesses and services as of March 26. Please support your local shops and services, and take the time to thank their staff for staying in the “front lines” to provide …
At his daily briefing this morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau doubled down on the need for social distancing to combat spread of COVID-19. He said, “We’ve all seen the pictures online of people who seem to think they’re invincible…. Well, you’re not…. Go home, and stay home.” This was followed …
At the Madawaska Valley Council meeting on the evening of March 17, in order to protect staff and residents, and to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Council unanimously agreed to direct staff to lock the doors of the municipal office. Yet, the municipality remains “open for business” during the course …
Madawaska Valley Council held a Special Meeting today, March 17, to hear an update from staff on response to COVID-19 pandemic. Before introducing CAO Suzanne Klatt, Mayor Kim Love played a brief video clip of Dr. Michael Ryan of the World Health Organization (WHO) speaking about lessons learned during the …
