The Peter J. Marshall Innovation Award Jury presented its highest award to Renfrew County for its Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre, which launched only two weeks after the World Health Organization declared the pandemic in March 2020. The Plaque Award was presented at the 2021 AMO Conference, held entirely online. …
On August 10, 2021 shortly after 9:30 p.m. members from the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of an assault at Woodview Lane in the Town of Bancroft. OPP officers attended the area and located three injured adults. Two of the injured persons were …
On Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at approximately 3:55 p.m. members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious single vehicle collision on Foymount Road, near Opeongo Road, in the Township of Bonnechere Valley. Investigation has revealed the driver of the pick-up truck was travelling …
The following release was received from Renfrew County and District Health Unit at 4:10 p.m. on Aug.11 A heat warning has been issued for areas in Renfrew County and District today and Thursday, with expected maximum temperatures reaching the low thirties, with a humidex over 40 degrees. It is important …
The Ontario government is supporting an investment of $12.7 million by St. Francis Herb Farm (SFHF) to help strengthen local manufacturing, create good jobs, and attract investment to Barry’s Bay and the surrounding region. Through the Regional Development Program, the province is investing $1 million in this Ottawa Valley business, …
The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding motorists and passengers to Lock It OR Lose It when it comes to their vehicles and valuables as part of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police’s (OACP) Lock It OR Lose It campaign. On Saturday July …
Madawaska Valley Fire Chief Corwin Quade has informed The Current that the fire ban in the municipality is lifted, with effect from tonight Aug.9. This means that nighttime burning — with a permit — is now allowed. Fires may only be lit from two hours before sunset and must be …
This bulletin was released by Renfrew County & District Health Unit at 1:35 p.m. on Aug.5 Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall warning due to a Hepatitis A outbreak. Based on CFIA’s investigation findings, various frozen mangos from Nature’s Touch Frozen Food Inc. have likely been …
Traffic complaint in Madawaska Valley leads to impaired charges On Sunday, August 1, 2021 at approximately 11:55 a.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Old Barry’s Bay Road in the Township of Madawaska Valley. Police located the vehicle, and …
Two individuals have been charged in relation to a suspicious death that occurred in North Algona-Wilberforce. On July 21, 2021 shortly after 6:30 p.m. the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with assistance from East Region OPP Criminal Operations, responded to a 911 call at a motel on …
Note: On July 28 RCD COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee provided a vaccination update. To see the locations for this week’s Walk-In Vaccination Clinics, please check our Classified/Notices page. Renfrew County and District vaccination status at July 26 As of July 26, 135,371 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered through …
No hot pets — leave them at home The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging pet owners to leave their pets at home as temperatures begin to rise. The Upper Ottawa Valley OPP has already started to receive calls from concerned citizens after …
County of Renfrew issued the following statement on July 27: In Tokyo, two of our local athletes are preparing for the upcoming 800-meter event this Thursday at the Japan National Stadium. For our newest Olympian, Madeleine Kelly, it’s her first Olympics, for Melissa Bishop-Nriagu it is her third; both call …
Renfrew County & District Health Unit issued the following Air Quality Statement at 3:10 p.m. on July 26: A special air quality statement has been issued for Renfrew County and District by Environment Canada. Smoke from active forest fires in northwestern Ontario may move over southern Ontario. Reduced visibility and …
The following announcement was received from Valley Manor CEO Trisha DesLaurier on July 24: Please be advised that due to the current situation in Barry’s Bay related to the COVID-19 outbreak, Valley Manor will be suspending visitors from entering the building or having any residents leave the building until the …
