At the Council in Committee meeting held on February 6, 2024, it was announced that the legal proceedings commenced by The Current’s owners and their business, MadValley Media, alleging misfeasance in public office and defamation, has been settled. The lawsuit was begun in late 2019 against the Township of Madawaska …
The Madawaska Valley Township Santa Claus Parade was held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, in Barry’s Bay. The street was lined with hundreds of people, young and old alike, who enjoyed the festive and cheerful atmosphere. Above: an MV Lion leads the annual parade; Santa Claus arrives by sleigh. The …
The 23rd Annual Tree of Lights celebration was held on Friday, December 1, 2023, at the Barry’s Bay Railway Station in Madawaska Valley, Ontario. The event was organized by the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation, which raises funds for equipment and services for St. Francis Memorial Hospital. The Tree of …
Every year on November 11, Canadians pause to remember the sacrifices of those who have served and died in wars. This date marks the anniversary of the Armistice agreement of 1918 that ended the First World War. Above: Brandon Woodman, Supply Tech Petawawa (left) with WW2 veteran and Madawaska Valley …
St. Francis Herb Farm, local Canadian success story and trusted manufacturer/supplier of natural health products, may be seriously impacted by proposed changes to Canada’s legislation. Cheryl Gallant, MP Renfrew-Nippissing-Pembroke, met with owners Paul and Caitlin Rivett-Carnac last week to discuss the effect of the new regulations on their business. Following …
At the April 18th Regular Council Meeting one of the main topics for Madawaska Valley Council was the approval of the 2023 municipal budget, which resulted in a tax increase in the budget of 1.69 percent over 2022. At the conclusion of the budget highlights presented by Amanda Hudder, MV …
Opinion In my article dated Mar.20 (Scroll down for link) I explained the purpose, good and bad points of Development Charges (DC). At the Madawaska Valley Council meeting held on Mar.22 2023 and after a heated debate, a proposal by MV staff that DC be reintroduced was rejected. Councillors Shulist, …
Opinion Development Charges (DCs) are fees imposed by municipalities to increase revenue and pay for infrastructure services. Infrastructure includes roads, sewers, water, wastewater and other services that a homeowner expects. They are imposed on private owners and developers, whether you are severing land to provide your son or daughter a …
Editor’s note: The Current welcomes a new occasional contributor, Barry’s Bay resident Roger Prince, who provides the following commentary about the proposed redevelopment of the Kamaniskeg Lake waterfront in Barry’s Bay. On Jan.17 I attended our township council meeting when the consulting firm Beacon Environmental presented their Concept Plan Report …
