A news release just in confirms that members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate a two-vehicle head-on collision which sent both drivers to hospital. Editor’s note: The Current reported on the collision last Friday. Above photo courtesy Madawaska Valley Fire Department On November …
Announcements late this week made jointly by Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) and Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) confirm that cases of COVID-19 have been identified at schools in Arnprior and in Renfrew. On Thursday, Nov. 26 it was announced that a staff member at A.J. Charbonneau …
Robust laws, proactive citizens aid in keeping impaired drivers off the road Between robust mandatory alcohol screening laws, vigilant citizens and dedicated officers, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reminds drivers they’ll have plenty to worry about if they choose to get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol or drugs over …
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation. Roger Wilson never thought his health would fail so rapidly. He and his wife Dorothy operated the Freshmart grocery store in Whitney for 24 years. When they retired to Carson Lake, they pictured enjoying every minute of retirement doing the things they love. …
Oct.2 shooting: OPP release details of persons and vehicle sought Members of the Killaloe OPP Detachment continue to investigate the incident involving a 20 year old woman from Etobicoke, who was airlifted to hospital for a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Shortly after 2:00 p.m., on Friday October 2, 2020, members …
As of 12:01 a.m. Monday November 23, Toronto and Peel move into Lockdown as Ontario moves certain public health unit regions to new levels in the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework. A media release from the Premier’s Office on Friday said these necessary measures are being taken to limit …
Today, Sunday Nov.22, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) in collaboration with the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB), is confirming that a student at Fellowes High School in Pembroke has a positive laboratory-confirmed case of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). All students and staff who have been deemed to …
In a news release received by The Current Friday, MP Cheryl Gallant advises that the Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation is now accepting applications for the Federal Regional Relief and Recovery Fund. The Regional Relief and Recovery Fund provides financial contributions through interest-free loans to help support fixed operating …
Over the past six weeks, the municipalities of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan; Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards; Madawaska Valley; and South Algonquin have been hearing from local residents through the Community Safety and Well-being (CSWB) survey. The municipalities are working collaboratively to develop and implement a CSWB plan for the region. …
Due to COVID-19, there has been more interest from the public regarding flu shots. Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) appreciates that more residents are recognizing the importance of getting the flu shot, as it is your best defence against getting sick from the flu. As the Ministry of …
The Ontario government is expanding the 511 app to include new winter driving features that will provide drivers and the trucking industry with additional information to support safer route planning when travelling on provincial highways. The Ontario 511 app is now available to all drivers and includes these additional features: …
Editor’s Note: MV Councillor David Shulist gave a verbal update on this event at the Nov. 17 Madawaska Valley Council meeting. Petawawa’s public works director, Dave Unrau, (above) told a Zoom meeting full of Renfrew County municipal representatives and Active Transportation advocates that any community can become a Bike-Friendly Community …
In what may be a surprising statement from a charity, Paul Thompson, acting president of Madawaska Valley Food Bank, said, “At present, we are not in need of new donations. To anyone who was considering donating to the food bank we say ‘Thank you, but we are ok right now. …
The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has some helpful tips to curb the theft of deliveries from the front porch of homes as the holiday season approaches. Often referred to as “porch pirates”, these thieves steal packages that are left at someone’s residence when no …
The Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation (PRHF) is grateful to receive a generous donation of $25,000 from Harold Irving to honour his 100th birthday! Above, Harold with his four children, from left: Ron, Val, Jim, Judy. Photo supplied. Harold Irving was born on November 20, 1920 in Ottawa, Ontario – the …
