The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to warn the public of sextortion scams that are circulating within East Region and throughout Ontario. Recent reports of sextortion involve scammers contacting the victim through social media or online dating sites and threatening to share intimate photos of them to their family, …
If you have ever bought anything at the St. Francis Memorial Hospital Auxiliary gift shop, had a mammogram, attended one of the areas massive Auxiliary Bingos, or sat one of the local healthcare boards of hospital, hospice, home support or foundation, you’ve probably encountered Lorraine Finn. Over the years, Lorraine …
The Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating the sudden death of a 23-month-old child. On June 23, 2022, at about 3:45 p.m., officers were called to a parking lot on Monck Road for a child that was located with no vital signs. The child was transported …
Across the sprawling geography of Renfrew County there are a limited number of free counselling clinics, and those that exist have long wait times and they can be difficult to access in the absence of public transit. It is why a regional team launched the Renfrew County Collaborative E-Walk-In Counselling …
Bike Bank Renfrew County is open again, thanks to the Ottawa Valley Cycling and Active Transportation Alliance (OVCATA). In 2021, its first year, more than 100 people in Renfrew County who couldn’t afford bikes got reconditioned used ones through this unique service. Above from left: OVCATA Bike Bank volunteers Howard Metcalfe and Drew …
Theft of trailers and wood splitter The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating the theft of two trailers and a wood splitter. On May 26, 2022, officers responded to a theft call on Schutt Road, in the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan. A black 2014 …
On June 3 the Coroner’s Office released details of the scope of the inquest into the deaths of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk and Nathalie Warmerdam. Ms. Culleton, 66; Ms. Kuzyk, 36; and Ms. Warmerdam, 48, were killed on September 22, 2015, in the Renfrew County area, by a man who …
Student council at Madawaska Valley District High School raised an impressive $318.55 through a movie night held on April 29. That evening, the students held a special viewing of the Disney movie, Encanto. Entry was by donation and snacks were available for purchase. The money will go to the St. …
Be wary of: “Grandma, it’s me…I need help…please don’t tell anyone” Detachments from across the East Region of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to warn the public that there has been an increase in reports of emergency/grandparent scams. The scammers target vulnerable persons and seniors by playing upon …
The following media release was distributed by Ish Theilheimer There will be an open, public meeting at the Killaloe Lions Hall on Wednesday, May 25 at 7 p.m. to consider ways to help meet the need for sustainable, affordable housing in the area. With the explosion of housing prices in …
On Wednesday, May 26th, Action4Canada and the Ontario Landowners Association will be hosting a candidates debate at the Cobden Astrolabe Arena. Kurt Stoll, the Ontario NDP candidate for this riding, has declined the invitation to attend the debate. It’s his position that Action4Canada and the Ontario Landowners Association (OLA), and …
It started over two years ago, just before the Covid pandemic hit, at a Trivia Night fund-raiser put on by the Madawaska Valley Library. A local musician, Ken Ramsden, challenged the teams in attendance to come up with an original song lyric about surviving another winter in the Madawaska Valley. …
Dr. David Cameron, Regional Supervising Coroner for Inquests, announced today that a date has been scheduled for the inquest into the deaths of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk and Nathalie Warmerdam. Ms. Culleton, 66; Ms. Kuzyk, 36; and Ms. Warmerdam, 48, were killed on September 22, 2015, in the Renfrew County …
Stationkeepers MV distributed the following media release: The Stationkeepers MV will be out in force this coming long weekend promoting a new children’s playground structure that the group plans on building for the Water Tower Park. The non-profit group will also be at the old Barry’s Bay Railroad Station on …
The following media release was distributed by the Ontario Provincial Police on May 16: Police Week is an annual recognition week that focuses on acknowledging police services and increasing community awareness around policing. (ORILLIA, ON) – Are you passionate about making a difference and helping build safer communities within Ontario? During this …
