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 …
Fire Risk Level lowered Madawaska Valley Fire Chief Corwin Quade advises residents that the Fire Risk Level is now at is lowest — GREEN. Image at right Burning is now allowed day or night without a permit. Permits will not be required until April 1 2022. The Township signs and …
The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind parents/guardians and children that Halloween can be a time of both excitement and potential danger. Help keep everyone safe by following these safety tips: Carry a flashlight and select a costume with bright colours and …
Killaloe Detachment Break and Enter in Combermere under investigation: On Friday, October 22, 2021 at approximately 10:05 a.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an after-the-fact break and enter to a business on Farmer Road in the Township of Madawaska Valley. Entry was …
Renfrew County & District Health Unit(2021,Oct.25) Step 3: Roadmap to Reopen [poster]
Editor’s Note: In advance of the ‘Save our Healthcare Workers’ Jobs‘ protest planned for the afternoon of Saturday Oct.23 in Barry’s Bay, The Current publishes the following statement from Trisha Deslauriers, CEO, Valley Manor. Valley Manor must ensure that no staff, support worker, student or volunteer who has not received …
Editor’s Note: In advance of the ‘Save our Healthcare Workers’ Jobs‘ protest planned for the afternoon of Saturday Oct.23 in Barry’s Bay, St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) has released the following. Statement from Julia Boudreau, CEO, St. Francis Memorial Hospital Protecting our staff, physicians and vulnerable patients is our top …
Above: Premier Doug Ford discusses plan to reopen Ontario at Oct.22, 2019 media conference, after which the media release below was distributed. The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has released A Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term, which outlines …
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 …
