A harrowing experience on Round Lake reported last year by The Current has resulted in an award for bravery to Jared Moore, local police officer with the OPP Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment. Above: Photo submitted. The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission described the incident in its announcement of the first 2025 …
An individual is now facing 11 Criminal Code (CC) charges after the OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) arrested a man in relation to an armed robbery at a restaurant in the City of Pembroke on March 24, 2025. Investigators have also linked the individual to several thefts from area …
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating an armed robbery at a restaurant in the City of Pembroke. On March 24, 2025, at approximately 11:45 a.m., police responded to a robbery at a restaurant in the 200 block of Pembroke Street West. …
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, Nigig Nibi Kiwin Gamik, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services The Algonquins of Pikwakanagan know that, since time immemorial, they have cared for Ninìdjànisinànig (children) and Weshkinìgidjig (youth) in accordance with Omàmiwininì Inàkonigewin (Algonquin Law), and that Ninìdjànisinànig, …
Editor’s Note: Spring has arrived in the Valley (are you listening Environment Canada?) and tonight, Saturday, March 22nd, you can participate in Earth Hour from 8:30pm to 9:30pm. World Wildlife Fund (Canada) has issued the following challenge to Canadians who want to make a more significant environmental change than just …
The Invasive Species Centre is excited to announce the launch of a new, three-year initiative in partnership with the National Tree Seed Centre, Forest Gene Conservation Association, and the Ontario Forestry Research Institute with funding and support from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. This initiative will raise …
During Fraud Prevention Month, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding Ontarians and businesses to stay informed and vigilant against evolving fraud threats. Cybercriminals use spoofed emails, fake websites and malware links, which are malicious links designed to install harmful software, to steal personal information, compromise business accounts and redirect …
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a reported a weapon-related call in the Whitney area. On March 17, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., police were called to an empty lot on Hay Creek Road in South Algonquin Township after a delivery …
Ontario residents continue to receive deceptive phone calls designed to mislead them into sharing personal information or making fraudulent payments. Callers use spoofing technology to manipulate caller ID information, making it appear as though a local number, business or government agency is calling. The goal is to create a false …
The Labour Market Group of Renfrew and Lanark (LMG) has released its 2024-2025 labour market report and is inviting community members to join a Virtual Launch of the report findings on Wednesday, March 19 2025 at 1:00pm. This event will focus on highlighting the latest labour market trends including changes …
Editor’s Note: On Thursday, Mar.13th The Current received the following update: The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad would like to advise the public that a Federal Offender who went unlawfully at large on March 1, 2025, has been apprehended in Ottawa, ON. Jesse JUDGE was located and arrested by …
Ontario is experiencing a measles outbreak involving 177 cases as of February 26, 2025. Most outbreak cases have been reported in Southwestern Ontario by Southwestern Public Health and Grand Erie Public Health. Over 90 percent of infections have been in unimmunized individuals. At this time, no cases of measles have …
Dear Editor, As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, the Hasanville Community would like to extend warm greetings to the residents of Barry’s Bay and surrounding areas. For over 30 years, our community has been proud to call the Madawaska Valley home. We have been blessed to be a part …
KHR man found deceased in Round Lake An 80-year-old man from Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards Township is deceased after the Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) he was driving broke through the ice and sank in Round Lake. On the afternoon of February 24, 2025, at approximately 1:15 p.m. the individual was …
Did you know that: Pretty depressing, right? And unfortunately, it is not going to get better any time soon. In fact, it could get a lot worse due to economic pressures from our southern neighbour. However, as my mother used to say, “When you get served lemons, make lemonade!! SWLT …
