On Saturday Nov.20 Renfrew County & District Health Unit distributed the following amended media release about COVID-19 vaccine rollout for children under the age of 12 In the coming weeks, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) and partners will be offering dedicated COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children 5 to …
On Saturday Nov.20 Renfrew County & District Health Unit distributed the following amended media release about COVID-19 vaccine rollout for children under the age of 12 In the coming weeks, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) and partners will be offering dedicated COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children 5 to …
With the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Festive R.I.D.E. campaign kicking off this week, the OPP is reminding Ontarians that keeping impaired drivers off our roads includes important preventative measures taken by citizens, not just police. The citizens of Ontario have stepped up significantly this year, placing more than 21,000 calls …
On Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at approximately 10:15 a.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an animal complaint call for service, in the Township of Bonnechere Valley. Police received information that the owner of a young hunting dog had located the dog, deceased …
For more than 50 years, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Canine Unit handlers and canines have been supporting frontline and specialized policing functions to keep Ontarians safe. Between providing assistance for search and rescue, tracking wanted persons, detecting narcotics, and searching for firearms, explosives and physical evidence, Canine Unit canines …
EMERGENCY SCAM – Grandparent scam active once again Detachments from across East Region of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to remind individuals to be aware of ongoing frauds and scams. Take the time to conduct research, ask questions and take a minute before sending gift cards or money. On …
At the recent Barry’s Bay and Area Senior Citizens Home Support Services (BBAHS) Annual General Meeting (AGM), members expressed appreciation for a year of excellent service, during which clients and staff maintained high safety standards in response to the pandemic. Client satisfaction is above 90 percent, which is wonderful. The …
Renfrew County and District COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee distributed the following release on Nov.3: Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) and its partners will be expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccination third dose (booster) appointments in line with the province’s announcement made earlier today. Effective November 5, 2021, at 8:00 …
Renfrew County and District COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee distributed the following release on Nov.3: Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) and its partners will be expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccination third dose (booster) appointments in line with the province’s announcement made earlier today. Effective November 5, 2021, at 8:00 …
On Sunday October 31, 2021, at approximately 9:20 a.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), assisted by North Algona Wilberforce Fire Department, and Renfrew County Ambulance, responded to a house fire on Quade Lane, in the Township of North Algona Wilberforce. The remains of one …
On Thursday, October 28, Killaloe Public School held their 2nd Annual Zombie Fun Run. Since the COVID pandemic has shut down another year of inter-school sports, the run was organized in place of the usual Partridge Run event, and specially for the KPS students. Each classroom’s students ran in separate …
Editor’s note: The following opinion piece from Fr. Brendan Hoban was originally published by Western People newspaper and appeared on the Association of Catholic Priests (ACP) website. It was suggested to The Current by reader Jack Madigan who says he regularly visits the ACP website “as it is a forum …
The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are conducting an investigation into the shooting of two dogs that occurred on October 21, 2021. On October 22, 2021 police received a report of two missing dogs in the area of Trappers Trail, Dysart et al Township. The owners …
Submitted by John and Beth Hildebrandt on behalf of the Zurakowski Park Committee The Zurakowski Park Committee lost a very dear friend in the passing this week of Morris Towns from Madawaska. Above: Morris Towns at the rededication ceremony Zurakowski Park (Photo submitted). A very dear man, who was a committee member with the …
Are you ready to win some wicked cash? Catch of the Ace is restarting this week, after Elsie Mask won the jackpot of 27,838.50 on October 14th. Above SFVH Foundation staff and volunteers celebrate the return of Catch the Ace (Photo submitted) Volunteers and staff at St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation …
