COVID-19 Variant of Concern exposures at George Vanier Catholic School

Renfrew County & District Health Unit distributed the following on April 16: Today, April 16, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) in collaboration with the Renfrew County Catholic District School Board (RCCDSB), is confirming that there were COVID-19 exposures at George Vanier Catholic School in Combermere, on April 6 …

Killaloe OPP bulletins

Charges laid in Barry’s Bay hit and run last December Members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have concluded the investigation into a Fail to Remain Motor Vehicle Collision after a woman was stuck by a vehicle in the Barry’s Bay area of Madawaska Valley Township. …

Ontario students go back to remote learning after Spring Break

The following news release from the Ontario Government was received Apr.12: The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has made the difficult decision to move elementary and secondary schools to remote learning following the April break. This move has been made in response to the …

Time to be bear wise

Note: with the arrival of warmer weather the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and Ontario Provincial Police issued the following bulletin on April 7: Public should exercise caution as bears come out of hibernation The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) remind you …

Pembroke Regional Hospital defers elective surgeries as of April 12

The following was received from Pembroke Regional Hospital (PRH) April 9: In order to ensure that there are enough beds and staffing to support the care of COVID-19 patients and additional patients who may require transfer to the Pembroke Regional Hospital from other health care facilities who are experiencing over-capacity, …

Obituaries

Barry Goldie

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 March 26, 2021

GOLDIE, Robert (Barry). Peacefully on March 26 at Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care, surrounded by family, at the age of 73. Loved and missed by longtime partner Lucy King, children Augusta and Cameron (Sarah), step-children Fiona (Etan) and Owen (Stephanie), grandchildren Bianca, Kalem, Ellianna, Charlotte, Nina and Billy, and a wide network of neighbours, family and friends. Sincere thanks to Rainbow Valley Community Health Centre and the staff and volunteers at Hospice. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations in Barry’s memory may be made to Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care. 

 

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