Sex assault charges laid On Friday, January 8, 2021, members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation into a report of a sexual assault that occurred at a residence in the Township of Madawaska Valley. As a result of the investigation, police arrested and …
Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College (SWC) is excited to announce its first-ever “Wisdom Winter Workout,” to be held Saturday, February 6, 2021 in Barry’s Bay and surrounding areas. SWC students, faculty, and staff have signed up to complete a “10-km challenge”, by committing to walk, run, ski, or skate …
The following news release was released at 1:30 p.m. on Jan.31 2021 by the Renfrew County and District Health Unit: Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) confirms one positive laboratory-confirmed case of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in Renfrew County and District (RCD) has been linked to possible exposures. …
Editor’s note: The Current has just received the following media release from Renfrew County and District Health Unit with more information following our publications this morning relating to the same incident. At 2:45 p.m. on January 29, 2021, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) in collaboration with the Renfrew …
The following media release just in from Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) advises that vaccination of long term care residents has begun in Madawaska Valley. Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is working with Long Term Care Homes to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to residents during the next …
Bancroft OPP investigate snowmobile fatality Shortly after 9:30 p.m. on January 22, 2021 members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Hastings County Paramedics responded to a snowmobile collision on a trail near Weslemkoon Lake Road, east of Silva Lake in Tudor-Cashel Township. The driver of the …
OPINION The Current has received the following comments from a Madawaska Valley reader who disagrees with Brenda Strack’s article entitled “Falling prey to deception.” Additional comments from other readers can be found below the original article. Image above: World Health Organization/Advice for Public/Myth-Busters Falling prey to deception indeed. This is …
As the thermometer continues to dip, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society reminds pet guardians to take extra precautions to keep animals safe during cold weather. When the temperature drops below freezing, pets should not be left outside for extended periods. Cats, short-coated dogs and puppies are particularly vulnerable in …
On January 22, 2021 at approximately 5:30 a.m. the Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan Fire Department along with the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to the area of Little Ireland Road in the Hardwood Lake district for the reports of a house fire. When crews arrived on scene, …
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) has seized illegal drugs in Pembroke. On January 20, 2021, as part of an ongoing investigation, CSCU members, assisted by members of the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and OPP Canine Unit, executed search warrants simultaneously at apartments …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit(2021,Jan.16) Provincewide Shutdown and State of Emergency [summary] retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/RCDHealthUnit
The following information was received on Jan.21 from John Yakabuski, MPP Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke: Ontario’s Digital Main Street Program and Student Digital Service Squads were launched as a $57 million partnership between the Ontario and federal governments. This partnership is helping to connect tech-savvy students, providing $2,500 in government grants and online …
A media release received at 11:45 a.m. on Jan.21 from Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) reads as follows: Today, RCDHU is reporting that of the 297 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Renfrew County and District (RCD), 290 people have recovered. Sadly, RCDHU is also confirming …
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation Thanks to the incredible support of the community, the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation is pleased to report that it has surpassed its Tree of Lights goal to raise $70,000 for local healthcare. The 2020 campaign theme was Give the Gift of Healing, …
The Dementia Society’s new Make a Connection Take a Break Program—serving Ottawa, Renfrew, Prescott-Russell and Lanark Counties—creates new virtual and in-person social connections for people living with dementia in the pandemic. The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County continues the fight against social isolation for people living with dementia …
