Dear Mayors, Reeves and Councillors of Renfrew County and the City of Pembroke: Elected officials in the Ottawa Valley have been lobbied to support the “NSDF,” the giant Chalk River nuclear waste landfill for one million tonnes of radioactive and hazardous waste. Above: Near Surface Disposal Facility – Chalk River Laboratories. (Photo Canadian …
Barry’s Bay resident in serious collision in Algonquin Park A serious single vehicle collision in Algonquin Provincial Park resulted in driver extrication from the vehicle and transport to hospital by ORNGE Air. On Sunday, May 8, 2022, shortly after 1:00 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial …
The following media release was circulated by Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark & Renfrew: Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) – Lanark & Renfrew has partnered with Ukrainian Diaspora Support Canada (UADSC) to help create a response network for displaced Ukrainians across the Ottawa Valley. The UADSC, a registered Canadian not-for-profit organization, …
The following media release was submitted by St. Francis Memorial Hospital St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) is excited to share that it has received official approval of its Emergency Department (ED) Redevelopment Project Stage 2 submission from the Ministry of Health. Above: Members of the SFMH Emergency Team Sept/2021 from …
Note: The following opinion piece which highlights the lack of availability of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) to patients in Western Renfrew County was submitted by Dr. Lynsay Lane, on behalf of the Renfrew County MAiD Access Committee. In June 2016, the Parliament of Canada passed federal legislation that allows …
Editor’s note: The following joint media release was distributed Apr.19 after Madawaska Valley Council at its Regular Council Meeting today passed By-law 2022-41 which authorized the Township to enter into and execute a Tripartite Agreement with Bronis Ronald Shalla and Alice Shalla, St. Francis Memorial Hospital Association, and Valley Manor …
Stone Fence Theatre, a company dedicated to developing original shows that focus on the Ottawa Valley and its people and on showcasing Ottawa Valley artistNs, is holding a theatre camp for young people this summer in Pembroke. “The purpose of the camp is to keep theatre alive and pass the …
The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a suspicious death at a residence in the Township of Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards. On Thursday, April 14, 2022, shortly before 2:00 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call at a residence in Killaloe. Officers located a deceased 42 …
There are many sophisticated frauds and scams in Canada. The intent of many of these frauds and scams is to take your hard earned money. On Monday, April 4, 2022, Killaloe OPP responded to an online fraud call in the Township of Bonnechere Valley. The complainant answered an online ad …
This is a joint message from Champlain region’s hospital Chiefs of Staff and Medical Officers of Health OTTAWA – April 7, 2022 – The level of COVID-19 in the Champlain region is on the rise. The COVID-19 wastewater viral signal is increasing in the region and is at record levels …
The following letter was submitted by Samantha Frattaroli. Letter to the Editor: The Canadian Cancer Society’s (CCS) Wheels of Hope has been serving people in Ontario for more than 70 years, thanks to incredible volunteer drivers who share their compassion, generosity, and spirit with others. The program relies on these …
St. Francis Memorial Hospital distributed the following media release on Mar.29: St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) and Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) held the last Barry’s Bay mass Immunization clinic on March 23rd, 2022. Going forward, the RCDHU staff will be operating smaller clinics in different locations throughout …
Submitted by Barry’s Bay and Area Senior Citizens Home Support After more than ten years on the campus at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in the former ambulance building, the Barry’s Bay and Area Senior Citizens Home Support agency (BBAHS) main office is moving to a new location in the Village …
Long-term care homes in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke will receive more than $7 million from the provincial government as part of its plan to fix long-term care across the province. John Yakabuski, MPP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, said this initiative will increase staffing levels to bring care standards up to four hours per day by …
Police seek assistance investigating Barry’s Bay brawl The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for community assistance in relation to an assault and threats incident, that occurred on Thursday, March 10, 2022 during the morning hours on John Street in the Township of Madawaska Valley. Police …
