Barry’s Bay shed fire sparks OPP investigation Killaloe OPP is investigating a mischief to property incident involving an abandoned shed. On February 2, 2023, shortly after 6:30 p.m., police responded to a mischief call at an abandoned shed on Pinecrest Avenue in the Township of Madawaska Valley. Unknown persons lit …
Submitted by Lynn Jones of the Ottawa River Institute “Native plants” are trees, shrubs and wildflowers that have been present in the landscape for thousands of years. Cutting edge research tells us these native plants have a very powerful ability to boost biodiversity. Above left: Leaves of White Oak, a …
Members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person after an investigation into an allegation of voyeurism. On February 2, 2023, OPP began an investigation into a report of voyeurism that occurred in Renfrew County. The Renfrew County Crime Unit assisted with the investigation which …
On Thursday, Feb.2 the Madawaska Valley Fire Department was despatched to a structure fire in the 100 block of Pinecrest Avenue in Barry’s Bay. The call came at 5:34 pm and firefighters were on the scene in the Sandhill area of the village within five minutes to quickly contain the …
Members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person after an investigation into an allegation of online luring. In November 2022, OPP began an investigation into a report of online child luring that occurred in Renfrew County. As a result, police arrested and charged …
OPP Killaloe Detachment released the following on Jan.30: The Renfrew County Crime Unit has identified the victim in connection to an ongoing homicide investigation. On January 25, 2023, shortly before 9:00 p.m., police responded to a 911 call at a residence in the Township of Bonnechere Valley. One person was …
The following was submitted by Renfrew County and District Health Unit: On Tuesday, January 17, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) released Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health, replacing the 2011 Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines (LRDGs). Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health is based on a scale …
The Renfrew County Crime Unit and members of the Killaloe OPP have one person in custody in connection to an ongoing homicide investigation. On January 25, 2023, shortly before 9:00 p.m., police responded to a 911 call at a residence in the Township of Bonnechere Valley. One person was located …
The Renfrew County Crime Unit and members of the Killaloe OPP are currently investigating a homicide and are warning members of the public regarding a safety risk posed by the suspect. On January 25, 2023, shortly before 9:00 p.m., police responded to a 911 call at a residence, in the …
The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging all motorists to be cautious of deer after responding to fourteen property damage collisions involving deer over the past week in the Killaloe Detachment area. If you spot an animal on the road ahead, stay in control, reduce your …
OPP Technical Collision Investigators, (TCI) were called to assist with a motor vehicle collision investigation that resulted in the death of one driver. On January 20, 2023, at approximately 1:00 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a sport …
Submitted by Affordable Housing Alliance of the Ottawa Valley The small Township of North Algona Wilberforce (NAW) is going to be the first in the Ottawa Valley to try a new homesharing service as a first step in addressing the affordable housing crisis. At its January meeting, NAW’s Township Council …
Editor’s note: The following article written by Monica Seidel was submitted for publication by Watersheds Canada. While the opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not necessarily those of this newspaper, The Current reproduces it here because of local interest in the development of Valley waterfront …
Madawaska Valley Fire Department released the following on Jan.9 2023: Ontario recorded 133 fire fatalities in 2022. It has been at least 20 years since there were this many people killed in residential fires. “This is not a record we ever want to have,” says Madawaska Valley Fire Chief Corwin Quade. …
Madawaska Valley Food Bank issued the following statement on Jan.6: The Madawaska Valley Food Bank sends out a big Thank You to the community for making the end-of-year fundraiser a great success. To meet the increase in clients using the food bank and the increased prices for the food it …
