A news release received Mar.15 provides the following update on the status of the COVID-19 outbreak within Miramichi Lodge. The County of Renfrew, which operates Miramichi Lodge, regrets to advise the community that a second resident has died related to COVID-19. They extend their condolences to the family of this …
County of Renfrew has circulated the following press release today, March 12. Pursuant to Section 122 of the Highway Traffic Act and applicable Municipal By-Laws, reduced load limits on roads throughout the County of Renfrew will be in effect commencing March 15, 2021 and extending until May 31, 2021. Vehicle …
Renfrew County and District (RCD) COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee released the following Vaccine Update Infographic on Mar.12, 2021, which shows that to date more than 5,300 doses of COVID-19 Vaccine have been administered. Along with the above infographic, the following update from the RCD COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee was released …
The Renfrew County & District COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee released the following update Mar.10: Exciting news! With confirmation that regular weekly shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine will be coming to Renfrew County and District (RCD), the list of those eligible for vaccination will now be expanded to include the next priority …
During the morning of March 7 Madawaska Valley Fire Department was called to a garage fire in the 90 block of Mask Island Road. According to a media release received from the MV Fire Department, within six minutes of the call 18 fire fighters, a pumper, two tankers and rescue …
The following media release was received Mar.5, 2021 St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH), the Madawaska Valley Family Health Team (MVFHT) and Rainbow Valley Community Health Centre (RVCHC), in partnership with the Renfrew County District Health Unit (RCDHU), are excited to announce they have vaccinated 200 local Health Care Workers (HCW) …
The following media release was received Mar.4, 2021. The Barry’s Bay and Area Senior Citizens Home Support Services (BBAHS, or Home Support) transportation team is very excited to welcome a new vehicle into the area. This beautiful Ford Escape will soon be seen travelling throughout our area, transporting people to essential …
The following media release was received Mar.5 2021 from Renfrew County and District Health Unit: Over the month of February and during the first few days of March 2021, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) has reported a rise in cases of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). While case …
Renfrew County residents now have access to mental health or addictions counselling via a virtual e-Walk-In Counselling Clinic (WICC). The Renfrew County WICC provides children, youth, adults, and families with free, same-day access to single-session therapy by video or phone. The WICC is open every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to …
Positive case at Centre scolaire catholique Jeanne-Lajoie Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) announced jointly with the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE) on Feb.28 that an individual at Centre scolaire catholique Jeanne-Lajoie pavillon élémentaire in Pembroke has a positive laboratory-confirmed case of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). All …
Renfrew County & District Health Unit (RCDHU) issued the following news release on Feb.26: Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is introducing a new text notification system to notify contacts of COVID-19 exposures. Renfrew County and District (RCD) residents may receive a standard text message from a Public Health …
The RCD COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee issued the following release Feb.26: The Renfrew County and District (RCD) COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee is working closely with the RCD COVID-19 Command Table to provide clear, concise, and timely information about administration of COVID-19 vaccines to RCD residents. Key messages for residents At …
One of the biggest challenges for people seeking mental health, substance use, and/or addictions services is knowing where to turn for help. To answer that challenge, Partners for Regional Coordinated Access for Mental Health and Addictions (RCA), which includes people with lived and living expertise, healthcare organizations, and community service …
Up to 8,200 new PSWs will be ready to work in Long-Term Care by fall 2021 On February 24, Premier Doug Ford, Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Long-Term Care, and Ross Romano, Minister of Colleges and Universities announced that the Ontario government is investing over $115 million to train up …
Madawaska Valley Food Bank volunteer Terry Newcombe submitted the following ‘good news’ press release. Pictured above are representatives from two grateful agencies who shared in the pet food bounty. New volunteers to an organization don’t just bring new hands, they also bring new ideas. When Jenny Fitzpatrick joined the MV …
