Combermere Road reopened after OPP investigate serious collision

Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a serious two-vehicle collision involving a passenger car and SUV in Madawaska Valley Township.  On June 16, 2025, at approximately 2:15 p.m. police were called to the collision on Combermere Road. Preliminary investigation indicates that …

Obituaries

Rita M. Czarnecki December 7, 1928 – June 2, 2025 CZARNECKI, Rita M. passed away peacefully at the Cold Lake Healthcare Center on June 2, 2025 at 1:15 p.m. with Racheal, her youngest daughter at her side. Rita was born to August P. Yeretch and Anastasia Yeretch (nee Golka) on …

OPP charge 23 individuals in Pembroke illegal drug operation – more arrests expected

Nearly two-dozen people have been arrested, with more arrests and charges expected after a drug trafficking investigation in Pembroke. Above: Items seized by OPP. On Thursday, May 22 and Wednesday, June 4, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed search warrants at residences on Martin Street and Pembroke Street West …

Killaloe resident to ask KHR to ban unsolicited commercial exploitation of community

OPINION Editor’s Note: The letter below contains the text of a presentation to be given to Killaloe Hagarty Richards Township Council on Tuesday May 20 2025 by Christopher Huggett. RE: controversy and opposition of Rave Festivals and other exploitative proposals detrimental to the social, psychological, economic and environmental  well-being of our …

Growing TogethER Campaign surpasses goal for SFMH Emergency Department project

Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation The St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVHF) is thrilled to announce the culmination of its Growing TogethER Emergency Department Redevelopment and Ambulatory Care Clinic Renovation Campaign. Thanks to the inspiring generosity of 813 donors, the Campaign exceeded its goal and raised an incredible …

Fraud and scam awareness session by OPP at Barry’s Bay Legion May 14

The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), in partnership with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 406 in Barry’s Bay, is hosting a presentation plus a question-and-answer period on fraud and scam awareness. The presentation will cover mass marketing fraud, romance and emergency scams, along with many …

Emergency Room redevelopment underway at St. Francis Memorial Hospital

The redevelopment project for the St. Francis Memorial Hospital Emergency Department and Ambulatory Care has begun. Above: Ground-breaking ceremony for SFMH Emergency redevelopment project. “Our government is protecting Ontario’s health care system and ensuring that more people in Renfrew County can connect to convenient emergency care, where and when they need …

Women’s Ordination Worldwide urge next pontiff to continue reforms begun by Pope Francis

Editor’s Note: We thank occasional contributor John Madigan for forwarding this media release to The Current, after having noted how few women were involved in Pope Francis’ funeral. Women’s Ordination Worldwide (WOW) mourns the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025. His leadership challenged the church to be a …

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