A new thermometer sign unveiled at the three-way stop in Barry’s Bay is putting a big community goal on display: $2.15 million for local healthcare by 2028. The St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation recently unveiled the new sign as it launches a community-wide effort to help address critical healthcare needs …
Officers across the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating multiple instances of cellphone service provider fraud and are reminding the public to remain cautious of unsolicited phone calls. What does this fraud involve? Fraudsters are impersonating telecommunications company representatives and contacting individuals with offers of a free or heavily …
The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding residents to understand local municipal regulations before operating electric scooters (e-scooters) and similar motorized devices. As the new school year begins, officers have observed an increase in e-scooter use by youth travelling to and from school. The OPP is …
Pat Dombroskie of Killaloe was visiting his mom at the Valley Manor this past week when he decided to purchase a Catch the Ace ticket. It was the second time ever that he decided to get in on the action. This time he chose envelope number 20 which revealed the Seven …
Editor’s Note: Candidate for Madawaska Valley Council, David Shulist, replied to The Current today with apologies for having missed our deadline saying that he has been very busy. Below is the statement he provided: I am a Madawaska Valley man with deep roots here, and I sincerely care about this …
Editor’s Note: Alia Bayat, candidate for Councillor in Madawaska Valley Township, replied to The Current with the following items from his platform. He subsequently submitted some additions, which are reflected below. Get BIG government out of small town politics Small rural areas like the Madawaska Valley are ideal for establishing …
Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care offers two grief retreats for widowed adults this October, and spaces are filling up says Jenna Stamplicoski, Bereavement Services and Volunteer Coordinator at MVHPC. The Men’s Day Retreat for Widowed Men will take place on October 15, followed by a Widowed Women Grief Retreat from …
Cheryl Gallant, Member of Parliament for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, has written to the Minister of Industry urging the federal government to ensure that a dedicated portion of funding under the Regional Tariff Response Initiative is directed to small businesses with annual revenues of less than $1 million through Canada’s network of Community …
Editor’s Note: Shelley Maika, candidate for Councillor in Madawaska Valley, responded to The Current’s request with the following statement: Why am I running for Council? Madawaska Valley is my home as it was to generations before me. I care deeply about my home and the people in it. As someone …
The Week 19 winner was Sharon Greer of Barry’s Bay. Sharon works at Lorraine’s Pharmacy, but purchased her lucky ticket at the Barry’s Bay Shell. She chose envelope number 18 because that’s her granddaughter’s birthday. The Eight – not the Ace! – of Spades was hiding behind that envelope! Although Sharon didn’t find the Ace of Spades, she’s …
Editor’s note: Mary Blank, candidate for Mayor in Madawaska Valley, has provided the following statement in response to The Current’s request: It has been an honour and a privilege serving our community for the last four years as your elected Councillor in the Township of the Madawaska Valley. My roots …
Editor’s note: Roger Prince, candidate for Mayor in Madawaska Valley, has provided the following statement in response to The Current’s request. This article was amended 16 Sept.2026 when he submitted a clarification about his experience on Durham Hospice board. Thank you for allowing all candidates to share their backgrounds, experience, …
Editor’s Note: Patrick Zelney, candidate for Councillor in Madawaska Valley, provided the following statement in response to The Current’s request: My roots run deep in the Valley. I’m a third-generation Valley boy. My uncle built the first motel here, the one now known as the Pinewood Inn. As a young …
Editor’s Note: Fatima Bint Abdul-Muqit responded to The Current’s request with the following statement about her candidacy for Councillor in Madawaska Valley: Fatimah Bint Abdul-Muqit has announced her candidacy for Madawaska Valley Town Council in the 2026 municipal election. The Township has certified Fatimah Bint Abdul Muqit as a candidate for …
Editor’s Note: Noel Fenech responded to The Current’s request with the following statement about his candidacy for Councillor in Madawaska Valley: My name is Emanuel Fenech, although most people know me as Noel, a nickname I received as a child because my birthday is so close to Christmas. I was …
