On October 13, 2021 at approximately 12:20 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Renfrew Detachment responded to a robbery at a residence on Bonnechere Street North in the Town of Renfrew. The suspects assaulted the victim and stole drugs, a firearm, electronic devices, cash and personal items. The …
With hunting season approaching, police remind hunters that safety should be the number one priority. Police encourage hunters to learn and follow hunter safety rules when hunting this season. Hunting Safety Rules: All hunters must wear solid hunter orange clothing and a hunter orange head cover during gun seasons for …
Mischief to property at Combermere school On Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at approximately 8:25 a.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a mischief to property call on Dafoe Road in the Township of Madawaska Valley. Damages to a rear window and brick work …
The Ontario Government issued the following on Oct.15: In advance of October 22, the Ontario government is making the enhanced vaccine certificate with official QR code and the free, made-in Ontario verification app, Verify Ontario, available for download. Together, these tools will make it easier, more secure and convenient for …
The following was received from St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation: A special thank you to our partners at the Barry’s Bay Tim Hortons — over $7,596 (that’s 7,596 cookies!) was raised for local healthcare, including the Valley Manor, Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care, and St. Francis Memorial Hospital. We are …
The following was distributed by Renfrew County and District Health Unit Oct.13: Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is confirming a COVID-19 outbreak in the Township of Madawaska Valley. Over the past 2 weeks (since September 29, 2021), 12 individuals that reside in the Township of Madawaska Valley …
Operation Impact concludes Many families travelled on OPP-patrolled roadways over the Thanksgiving weekend. Killaloe OPP officers were highly visible as they patrolled roadways, and ensured motorists were not engaging in unsafe driving behaviours. During the four-day campaign, which began on October 8, 2021 and concluded October 11, 2021, officers conducted …
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning young people AND their parents about a dangerous “game” being played by some across parts of Renfrew County. Students from multiple schools in the area have been participating in an ongoing activity they describe as a …
Members of the Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating an armed robbery. On September 6, 2021 at approximately 10:00 p.m., officers responded to a 9-1-1 call from a gas bar in Renfrew. A masked suspect entered the gas bar brandishing an edged weapon demanding money from the …
Pembroke Regional Hospital distributed the following media release on Oct.5: As part of a collaborative, county-wide effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the safety of those requiring hospital care, the Pembroke Regional Hospital is making preparations to implement a mandatory vaccination policy on October 15th for visitors …
OPP Killaloe Detachment notices Motorcycle collision on Paugh Lake Road under investigation On Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at approximately 7:00 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on Paugh Lake Road, near Basin Depot, in the …
OPINION Editor’s note: To mark the beginning of this year’s National Newspaper Week (Oct.3-9), The Current brings you this Op-Ed advocating investigative journalism supplied by National NewsMedia Council of which The Current is a member. The authors are Jamie Irving, Chair, and Paul Deegan, President and CEO of News Media …
Killaloe OPP is reminding motorists to practice safe driving habits while travelling in Algonquin Provincial Park this fall season. Police typically see an increase in the amount of vehicles travelling within Algonquin Provincial Park during the months of September and October due to the abundance of falls colours. Motorists should …
The following was released Sept.27 2021 by RCDHU and RCCDSB jointly: Today, Sept.27, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) in collaboration with the Renfrew County Catholic District School Board (RCCDSB) is confirming that one student from Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School and one student from St. Joseph’s High …
The following was distributed by all five Renfrew County hospitals on Sept.23: To help curb the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the safety of those requiring hospital care, hospitals in Renfrew County will be aligning with others in the Champlain region to implement a mandatory vaccination policy for hospital visitors, …
