County and Province offer emergency child care for essential service providers

The following media release received Jan.22 from the County of Renfrew provides links so essential service providers can apply for Emergency Child Care. The Province of Ontario and the County of Renfrew are working together to support essential and critical service workers during the COVID-19 outbreak. As part of the …

“No ice is safe ice” say OPP as Snowmobile Safety Week begins with fatalities

Two fatal snowmobile incidents over the weekend have the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) warning snowmobilers to stay off frozen waterways, while the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) urges them to stay off closed OFSC trails. With Snowmobile Safety Week (January 16-24, 2021) now underway, the OPP is reporting that six people …

OPP explain COVID enforcement

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting that Ontarians voluntarily comply with the new Stay-at-Home Order to limit mobility outside their homes, except for essential reasons, to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Enforcement and fines OPP officers will enforce the Stay-at-Home Order, under the Emergency Management and Civil …

New funding for tourism operators, small businesses

The following information was received Jan.15, 2021 from Melissa Marquardt, Tourism Development Officer, Ottawa Valley Tourist Association. See below for details of a new Capital Projects funding stream (TRIP-Capital Projects Stream) being delivered by Ontario Highlands Tourism Organization (OHTO), as well as links to the recently opened Small Business Support Program with the Ontario government …

RCDHU declares four outbreaks over

A media release today, Jan.12, from Renfrew County District Health Unit (RCDHU) states: Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is informing the public that the following four COVID-19 outbreaks are over: Whitewater Region Community, Pembroke Regional Hospital, Miramichi Lodge, and the Esthetician Workplace in Petawawa. RCDHU is confirming that …

Reader disappointed by Eganville Leader’s lack of response to complaint

Editor’s Note: The letter below, originally directed to the editor of the Eganville Leader, was sent to The Current this week with the following explanation: “I sent this letter to the editor of the Eganville Leader on October 2, 2020, in response to comments made by one of its columnists …

MV Food Bank says thank you

The year 2020 has brought out the best in our local community. “TheMadawaska Valley Food Bank is very grateful for the strong supportshown by the local community amidst all the challenges and difficulties of 2020,” said Paul Thompson, acting president. “While we have seen anincreased need in the past year, …

OPP Bulletins

Ski-Doo stolen in North Algona Wilberforce The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating the theft of a black 2017 Skidoo Renegade X850 snowmobile from the yard of a residence on Mink Lake Road in North Algona-Wilberforce Township. The snowmobile was stolen between the …

My Gift

I have a giftFor You, Lord, this year.It isn’t wrappedIn glittery cheer. It’s not a package of any kind.It’s a present I gotThat’s truly mine. It’s in being lovingTo one and all,Giving forgiveness When they fall. It’s in graceOf being a human being,To tolerate their errorsWithout making a scene. It’s in …

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