May I walk with you to Bethlehem To see this amazing sight Jesus the Son of God Who shall be born this glorious night Allow me the pleasure To bow before my king Behold His holy face My praises to him sing Let me have the opportunity To …
Township of Laurentian Valley Reeve Debbie Robinson formally took the Oath of Office at today’s session of County Council and assumes the Office of the Warden of the County of Renfrew for a one-year term. Warden Robinson was elected by her peers amongst County Council, and defeated Councillor Tom Peckett …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit offers these tips to help you stay safe and healthy when you get a tattoo or body piercing. Tattoo or body piercing can cause infections. If you want to decrease the risk of an infection, make sure the facility is inspected by Renfrew County …
Editor’s note: The Current has received the following news release from MP Cheryl Gallant, shown above with members of Local 639 of the Union of National Defence Employees (photo submitted) Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke – Cheryl Gallant, MP is calling on the federal government to stop wasting taxpayer dollars on useless studies and …
I hope Council will update the Vision and Mission statements, recognize the climate emergency along with the other Canadian communities, consider environmental impact in all decision making, make it clear to all that “environmental leadership is us”, and enlist the help of all ratepayers to fight the good fight. This is an opportunity to build partnerships between Council and property owners. We face a big challenge and a team approach is needed. Please tell us how we can help. My grandkids are counting on you!
Last July John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, named Doug McNeil as Special Advisor on Flooding and charged him with conducting an independent review of flood management and 2019 flooding events in Ontario. On November 28 the Ontario government issued a media release announcing the findings in McNeil’s …
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region has issued media releases about arrests made in connection with sexual exploitation of children. Staff Sergeant Sharon Hanlon, OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit, said: “The OPP will continue to aggressively identify and pursue individuals who use technology to exploit children. Child exploitation is …
The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating break-ins at two businesses in Laurentian Valley Township which occurred in the early morning hours of November 25, 2019. At approximately 1:50 a.m. Brum’s Dairy on Bruham Avenue was the victim of a break, enter and …
To whom it may concern: The village of Barry’s Bay has been without a laundromat for quite some time so we were quite happy to see a new one open recently on Bay Street. We went in to have a look around and welcome the new owner to our town. …
The Ottawa Valley Cycling and Active Transportation Alliance (OVCATA) holds its third Annual General Meeting on Saturday, November 23 at 12:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Eganville. Shown above OVCATA activists celebrate at 2018 AGM – Bob Peltzer, Pat Krose, Ron Moss, Ish Theilheimer, Debbie Fiebig, Kathy Eisner, …
During the week of November 12 – November 17, 2019 there were 75 calls for service for the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), including the Whitney Detachment. There were nineteen motor vehicle collisions, seven were animal related. Police remind drivers to slow down, adjust driving habits to …
Within six minutes of the 11:24 p.m. call on November 13, Madawaska Valley Fire Department responded to a structure fire at Hannah’s Chicken (the former Dixie Lee), 19500 Opeongo Line (Hwy 60) in Barry’s Bay. Chief Fire Officer Corwin Quade said that upon arrival on the scene no flames were …
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has issued an update on their continuing search for a missing 17-year-old male from Pembroke. Tyson YAKABUSKIE has also been known to use the surname LEMAIRE. Tyson YAKABUSKIE (aka LEMAIRE) was last seen on foot on MacKay Street …
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has seized a large quantity illegal drugs and weapons from a residence in Pembroke. Members of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit, the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), the Provincial Joint-Forces Cannabis Team and the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment …
Editor’s note: The Renfrew County & District Health Unit (RCDHU) has today provided The Current with information about how residents can obtain free Radon test kits. Please scroll down for details of tonight’s event in Pembroke. Take Action on Radon, a coalition of national health organizations, is working with the …
