Submitted by Rob Keen, CEO of Forest Recovery Canada and Forests Ontario Vast, beautiful, healthy forests define Canada, making up 38 percent of our land, but they are under attack. Wildfires engulf huge swaths of woodlands in British Columbia; smoke from similar infernos in north-west Ontario reaches as far as …
The Green Party of Canada is pleased to announce our Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke candidate for the 2021 federal election. Michael LaRiviere is a retired transport pilot living near Cobden. He was raised and schooled in Petawawa. After earning his pilot’s license he embarked on a 37 year flying career. Starting as a …
The following notice was distributed by Renfrew County and District Health Unit on Aug.30: Today, Aug.30 2021, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is confirming that residents who have not received a second dose, and it has been greater than 40 days since their first dose, will receive an …
Stefan Klietsch of Renfrew had been acclaimed as the Libertarian Party of Canada Candidate for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke for the second time. He has however changed his affiliation and registered with Elections Canada as an Independent Candidate instead. “There is no bad blood between the Libertarian party and myself,” Mr. Klietsch stated. “But the …
The annual Friends of St. Francis Charity Golf Tournament will be held at the Homestead at Wolf Ridge Golf Course on Friday, September 3, 2021. Running in conjunction with the Golf Tournament, the Online Auction features items from over 60 local businesses and sponsors. This year’s Online Auction will help …
Report submitted by the Polish Heritage Institute – Kaszuby, Canada KASZUBY, CANADA During the weekend of August 14 -15, 2021 a number of events under the patronage of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland were held in Barry’s Bay and Round Lake. This particular weekend has a twofold meaning …
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 …
