Stopping impaired drivers from taking lives on our roads can be no less than a full, all-in collaboration between police, other road safety partners and Ontario citizens. It’s a message the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and its many partners hope will resonate strongly with Ontarians as the annual Festive R.I.D.E. …
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation A team of festive elves were making spirits bright on November 8. That day, at the Royal Canadian Legion, Barry’s Bay Branch 406, volunteers spent hours preparing letters and envelopes for the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s annual Tree of Lights Campaign. Above, …
Annual winter driving safety tips submitted by OPP Central Region With winter conditions just around the corner, the Central Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wish to share some winter driving tips to help motorists navigate the roadways when the snow starts falling: Be prepared for the unexpected. Give yourself some …
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation The Barry’s Bay Beer Store raised an impressive $5,455.85 this summer through the collection of empty bottles and monetary donations from patrons at the till. Proceeds are being directed toward the purchase of medical equipment at St. Francis Memorial Hospital through the St. …
One of Canada’s top directors and actors, Ted Dykstra, is going to speak to Stone Fence Theatre’s Annual General Meeting, which is being held virtually on November 29 at 7 p.m. Above: Ted Dykstra (Photo submitted) Ted Dykstra is an award-winning actor/director and a former professor of Chantal Elie-Sernoskie’s, Stone Fence …
Submitted by Madawaska Valley Public Library Board of Trustees There is a reason the Madawaska Valley Public Library is the envy of people in other areas. That reason is our CEO Head Librarian Karen Filipkowski. Karen has made the Library a second home to residents and visitors of MV and …
Multiples charges laid against BLR resident The Killaloe OPP Detachment has laid several criminal charges in relation to a recent weapons call. On November 2, 2022, just before 5:30 p.m. police responded to a weapons call for service on Schutt Road, in the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan. As …
Submitted by Combermere resident Chad Beckwith Smith On Friday, Nov.4 at 9:58 a.m. looking south over Combermere from Blackfish Bay, I photographed this unusual circular pattern in the sky. My neighbour also witnessed this display, and I wonder how many other Valley residents did too. (Photo Chad Beckwith Smith) Although …
A reader has submitted for publication the following letter that she sent this week to Stephen Lecce, Minister for Education; Premier Doug Ford; and John Yakabuski MPP Attention to all of you named above: I am writing to express my objection and concern re the province’s move to legislate school …
The following announcement was released by the Madawaska Valley Public Library Board: The Madawaska Valley Public Library Board is pleased to announce that Natalie Barrington has been hired to the position of CEO / Secretary Treasurer with a starting date of November 21st to replace retiring CEO, Karen Filipkowski. Above …
Submitted by Renfrew County and District Health Unit: The Board of Health for Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is announcing that Dr. Robert Cushman, Acting Medical Officer of Health (MOH), will not be renewing his contract at the end of this year (December 31, 2022). The Board of …
With Halloween only days away, the Central Region Ontario Provincial Police want to share a few tips and tricks to make this Halloween a safe and happy evening for everyone. For parents and guardians: Costume visibility is key. Avoid dark coloured costumes if possible. If this isn’t an option, then …
Police are warning residents to be on their guard due to a recent local phishing scam. On October 20, 2022, police responded to a fraud call from a local pharmacy in the Township of Bonnechere Valley. Pharmacy staff reported that they had received several calls from concerned community residents, who …
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation. The Barry’s Bay Tim Hortons exceeded their goal to sell 5,000 cookies during this year’s Smile Cookie Week from Sept. 19 to 25. In fact, a total of 6,794 cookies were sold, resulting in a $6,794 donation to St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation …
St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s Catch the Ace is officially back, and the first winner has picked up the very first cheque of lottery 6! Congratulations to Joe Fisher of Madawaska, who won the weekly prize of $556.00! Above. Photo submitted. He purchased the ticket at the Barry’s Bay MacEwens. …
