The Tour de BeaverTails® – a community cycling and walking tour – in Killaloe, Ontario, goes again on July 6, 2025, building on last year, when more than 150 riders and hikers raised more than $10,000 for local vision care. Last year’s event, the first ever, was wildly popular with participants, …
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for all of Renfrew County and District. A significant heat event with dangerously hot and humid conditions will begin Sunday afternoon and is expected to continue until at least Tuesday. Daytime maximum temperatures are expected to be between 31 and 36 degrees Celsius …
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating after multiple stop signs were damaged in Barry’s Bay. On June 17, 2025, the UOV OPP began investigating after a town official reported that 24 stop signs were either damaged, spray painted or removed at various …
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 …
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 …
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 …
It’s been two years since Jonathan LOGAN was shot and killed in Renfrew, Ontario. Investigators believe this murder can be solved if someone with key information comes forward to help identify the person responsible. Shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Friday, May 19, 2023, LOGAN was fatally shot at a home …
Editor’s Note: These recent reports of donations for local healthcare have been submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation. Barry’s Bay Tim Hortons provides thousands of reasons to smile An incredible $11,863 was raised through the sale of cookies during Smile Cookie Week, which ran from April 27 to May …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Smile Cookie Week is back and better than ever! From now until Sunday, May 4, 2025, you can purchase a Smile Cookie at the Barry’s Bay Tim Hortons. 100 percent of proceeds from the sale of each cookie will go to the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation for local healthcare …
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 …
One measles case has been confirmed in Renfrew County and District (RCD). The individual with measles is an unvaccinated adult who traveled within the province. They are currently in isolation and following the appropriate public health measures. Measles is a highly contagious viral infection with symptoms of fever, cough, runny …
