Instead of reproducing the latest entries from police blotters, in this article The Current brings you a selection of timely warnings from local OPP Detachments designed to keep you safe from criminal activity. FREE sessions to help you stay ahead of Fraud Crime The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial …
Renfrew County and District Drug Strategy partners are alerting residents about an increase in overdoses and suspected overdose-related deaths in the Renfrew and Arnprior areas. Although specific substance(s) related to the overdoses have not been confirmed, it is important to remember that all street drugs must be considered highly toxic …
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an ATV collision that resulted in the death of a 5-year-old child in Brudenell, Lyndoch, and Raglan (BLR) Township. On January 10, 2026, just after 11:00 a.m., members of the UOV OPP, along with Renfrew …
Submitted by St.Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation A new patient bed has been purchased for St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) thanks to an $8,000 grant from the Ontario Provincial Command Branches and Ladies’ Auxiliaries Charitable Foundation. The St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVHF) applied for the grant, which will support the …
Submitted by St.Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation An impressive $2,504 was raised in support of the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVHF) and will be directed toward hospice palliative care services in the community. Thank you to Church Street Flowers and Jenna Stamplicoski for coordinating the annual holiday planter sale. A …
Editor’s Note: Madawaska Valley Fire Chief Corwin Quade provides these tips for a safe holiday, as well as the link below to a must-watch video (only 1 minute long) TIP 1 – HOLIDAY LIGHTS Use outdoor-rated LED lights and hang with nail-free clips this year. Cut your losses and toss …
No ice is safe ice – Upper Ottawa Valley OPP As winter conditions set in, the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging extreme caution near bodies of water. Even when lakes or rivers appear frozen, remember, no ice is safe ice. Early-season ice is …
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 …
