The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patrolled the roadways over the past long weekend, with a focus on the “BIG 4”. Impaired Driving – Driving while your ability is affected by alcohol and or drugs is a criminal offence in Canada. If convicted, you could lose your licence, be …
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation A total of 38 teams gathered at the Homestead at Wolf Ridge Golf Course for the 19th annual Friends of St Francis Charity Golf Tournament. Above: Golfers gather for the shotgun start. Photo submitted. Running in conjunction with the tournament was the popular …
Submitted by Madawaska Valley Public Library Every Wednesday afternoon this summer, a small group of children has met at the library for Summer Reading Club. Part of the TD Summer Reading Club initiative, each week they read stories, made crafts and played games based on a theme. A highlight of …
Two of the most popular summer activities in the Valley – golf and boating – have resulted in significant funds raised for local healthcare, reported St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation after two cheque presentations earlier this week. Friends and family members of the late Lorna Hudder gathered to remember their …
Police investigate thefts from vehicles in Barry’s Bay Police are currently investigating two separate incidents involving thefts from vehicles. On August 15, 2023, just before 9:00 a.m., officers from the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft call for service on Bay Street in the …
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has cancelled an Amber Alert for a three-month-old child, who has been located safe in Roseneath, Alnwick-Haldimand Township, and the child’s father has been taken into custody. The investigation is ongoing. The OPP would like to thank all members of the public for their assistance. …
UPDATE Ambert Alert cancelled. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking public assistance to locate three-month-old Jazmine GILL-BISSONNETTE, who was abducted by her father. The suspect and child were last seen in Roseneath, Alnwick-Haldimand Township in the evening of August 23, 2023. It is believed the suspect is on foot …
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation Get your bids in before Friday, September 1st at 6 p.m. With more than 80 different items in the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation`s online auction, there is truly something for everyone. But if you have a hockey buff in your life, be …
Door-to-door driveway paving and repair related frauds are popping up across East Region and throughout the Province of Ontario. Despite rules banning certain door-to-door sales in Ontario, criminals have not stopped. Those involved in these frauds are persuasive and persistent. Many of the individuals involved in these scams are working …
Theft in Killaloe Hagarty Richard investigated Police are currently investigating a theft from a vehicle. On August 4, 2023, just after 1:00 p.m., police responded to a theft call for service on Kranz Road, in the Township of Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards. The window of a parked vehicle was smashed, …
Submitted by Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark and Renfrew Skilled and unskilled labour shortages remain a significant concern across Eastern Ontario. Recognizing the pivotal role of immigrant attraction and retention in addressing these shortages, our municipal leaders, economic development partners, and business owners have come together. The Local Immigration Partnership …
Killaloe OPP is currently investigating a second suspected drowning death. Editor’s Note: The first suspected drowning death in MV occurred at Dam Lake on July 29, 2023. Above: Wadsworth Lake public beach. Photo Facebook/Madawaska Valley On August 2, 2023, just before 5:00 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the …
The Pathways of Resistance Arts Festival brings together artists from the Ottawa Valley and beyond to activate themes of community, collaboration, and social justice during a full-day festival on August 26th, 2023,with pop-up events on August 21, 23 and 24. All events will take place, rain or shine, in Killaloe …
Tom Thomson & The Colours of Canada, the musical in ragtime inspired by the writings of Roy MacGregor, hits Barry’s Bay on August 15 as the final stop on its tour of Eastern Ontario in support of local hospitals. This performance will benefit St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation and will be …
Ahead of another busy long weekend on highways and roads, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding drivers that paying attention to what’s happening on the roadside is just as important as keeping an eye on the road. Despite Ontario’s Move Over law heading into its 20th year, every year, hundreds …
