Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following update on respiratory virus season in Ontario: “With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s important to take all necessary precautions to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy, including by ensuring your vaccines are up to date. Respiratory …
Dear Editor, I am sick and tired of this. For a while now, Google Maps has listed the incorrect postal code for every single address in Barry’s Bay and the surrounding area. They list it as “K0J 2M0,” rather than the correct K0J 1B0. This has caused no end of …
Dear Editor, I am sick and tired of this. For a while now, Google Maps has listed the incorrect postal code for every single address in Barry’s Bay and the surrounding area. They list it as “K0J 2M0,” rather than the correct K0J 1B0. This has caused no end of …
For more than two decades, Marnie and Ted Williamson have believed in the importance of accessible, local healthcare. Long before they made Barry’s Bay their home, the former owners of Barry’s Bay V&S Stedmans knew that proximity to a hospital would be essential. Above: Marnie Williamson spent seven weeks recovering …
The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning the public, particularly youth and parents, about the growing risks associated with sharing personal or intimate images online. There has been an increase in cases involving image-based abuse, online extortion (also known as sextortion), and the non-consensual sharing of intimate …
The holiday spirit was in full swing at St. Francis Memorial Hospital as volunteers gathered to help prepare thousands of letters for the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s annual Tree of Lights Campaign. The group spent the day folding, stuffing and checking over 3,100 envelopes to ensure the Foundation’s largest …
As temperatures begin to drop across the province, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reminds all motorists to prepare for the winter season. A few proactive steps can significantly reduce the risk of traffic incidents, especially during icy and snowy conditions. Motorists are encouraged to: Slippery roads, reduced visibility and changing …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) has received laboratory confirmation of the first local case of influenza A for the 2025-2026 season. Seasonal influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious viral respiratory illness thataffects the nose, throat, and lungs. The flu vaccine (flu shot) is the most …
On November 3rd, the Ottawa Valley Tourist Association (OVTA) brought the region’s tourism community together for the annual Ottawa Valley Tourism Conference, themed Valley Voices – Shaping Tourism Together. Hosted at the River Barn in Foresters Falls, the gathering united tourism operators, community leaders, municipal and destination partners and experts …
First annual Widows Retreat at Mont Madawaska in Barry’s Bay Ontario offers meaningful workshops, therapeutic activities, and a glimpse at next year’s expanded program for widowed men. Madawaska Valley Hospice recently hosted its first annual Widows Retreat at the beautiful Mont Madawaska venue, bringing together 20 widowed women from across …
The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind parents/guardians and children that Halloween can be a time of both excitement and potential danger. Help keep everyone safe by following these safety tips: Motorists are reminded to drive with caution and be on the …
The St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVHF) is celebrating a generous $10,000 donation from McRae Lumber, thanks to the overwhelming support of the Catch the Ace community. Above: Cameron McRae of McRae Lumber presents the $10,000 donation to Erin Gienow, Executive Director of SFVHF. (Photo submitted) At the start of …
A group of community volunteers has launched a new non-profit corporation dedicated to creating affordable housing in the Ottawa Valley. Already, it has at least five projects in various stages of development and planning since its launch in June and is looking for donated properties and more opportunities for development. Above: …
Thank you to the St. Francis Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for their generous donation of $10,000 to the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation. Proceeds will go towards the purchase of a mammography machine at St. Francis Memorial Hospital, which will cost over $400,000 to replace. The new machine will bring 3D …
Congratulations to our Week 5 Catch the Ace weekly winner, Andrew Kutchkoskie of Barry’s Bay! Andrew is the first member of his family of six consistent Catch the Ace players to win the weekly prize. He chose Envelope #5 at random, but as luck would have it, it was the number of his winning …
