May 14 COVID-19 case summary for Renfrew County and area
Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) released the following updated COVID-19 Case Summary as of 5 p.m. Thursday, May 14:
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Funding available for community gardens
Renfrew County accepting applications for community garden project grants The County of Renfrew in cooperation with the Province of Ontario will be accepting requests for grant funding for community garden projects amid the Covid-19 Pandemic. Community gardens allow individuals and families to grow fresh, affordable healthy produce while increasing physical …
Ontario allows more seasonal, retail and household businesses to reopen
Provided that the general trend on health indicators continues to improve, the Ontario government today announced the reopening of additional workplaces, services and activities over the next few days as part of the first stage of the government’s reopening framework. The workplaces opening must be well-positioned to put workplace safety …
Ontario allows more seasonal, retail and household businesses to reopen
Provided that the general trend on health indicators continues to improve, the Ontario government today announced the reopening of additional workplaces, services and activities over the next few days as part of the first stage of the government’s reopening framework. The workplaces opening must be well-positioned to put workplace safety …
Madawaska Valley resident charged with sexual assault
On Friday, May 1, 2020, members of the Ontario Provincial Police, Renfrew County Crime Unit began an investigation into a sexual assault that had occurred at a residence in the Township of Madawaska Valley. As a result of the investigation, police have charged a 73-year-old from Madawaska Valley Township with …
Thank a nurse this week
The Ontario Nurses’ Association’s (ONA) 68,000 registered nurses, nurse practitioners and registered practical nurses are virtually celebrating their profession during Nursing Week 2020, May 11 to 17. This year is significant in that the World Health Organization has designated 2020 the Year of the Nurse and Midwife, and it also marks …
Driver has lucky escape in Siberia Road accident
Madawaska Valley Fire Department were called to the scene of a dramatic single-vehicle crash yesterday at 4:35 p.m. on Siberia Road in Madawaska Valley Township. A black Ford Escape travelling eastbound entered the south ditch striking a culvert. The vehicle went airborne for 48 feet then struck a guyed wire, …
Emergency extended to June 2 as province gradually reopens economy
As stated in a press release received May 12: The Ontario government is extending the Declaration of Emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. This additional time will ensure the province has the necessary tools and health care capacity to contain COVID-19, while gradually reopening businesses, services, and amenities …
Emergency extended to June 2 as province gradually reopens economy
As stated in a press release received May 12: The Ontario government is extending the Declaration of Emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. This additional time will ensure the province has the necessary tools and health care capacity to contain COVID-19, while gradually reopening businesses, services, and amenities …
Discarded ash may have started brush fire in Barry’s Bay
On May 11, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. the Madawaska Valley Fire Department was dispatched to Mintha Street in the village of Barry’s Bay for a brush fire. Within four minutes of the call, three trucks and nine fire fighters were on the scene. As fire fighters were responding, plumes of …
Stolen fire ban sign could cost you; first responders wear PPE
As the long weekend approaches, Madawaska Valley Fire Department reminds everyone that a Total Fire Ban is in place, along with a provincial Restricted Fire Zone. MV Fire Chief Corwin Quade says that so far this year 12 Total Fire Ban signs have been stolen in the township. He said, …
Provincial parks and conservation reserves to open for limited access starting today
Starting today, the Ontario government is opening provincial parks and conservation reserves for limited day-use access. A news release received May 9 stated the first areas will open on Monday May 11, 2020, with the remaining areas opening on Friday May 15, 2020. At this time, recreational activities will be …
Provincial parks and conservation reserves to open for limited access starting today
Starting today, the Ontario government is opening provincial parks and conservation reserves for limited day-use access. A news release received May 9 stated the first areas will open on Monday May 11, 2020, with the remaining areas opening on Friday May 15, 2020. At this time, recreational activities will be …
Total Fire Ban still on despite snowfall
Madawaska Valley Fire Chief Corwin Quade has explained why, despite today’s snowfall, the Total Fire Ban and the Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) remain in place; this means that you still may not light a fire. Quade said, “The majority of the people are great and obey the fire bans, and …
Restrictions eased for retailers and construction; Ford does about-face on cottagers
Retailers gradually reopen Since 12:01 a.m. today, the province has begun to ease certain restrictions for retailers: Friday May 8: garden centres and nurseries are able to open for in-store payment and purchases, operating under the same guidelines as grocery stores and pharmacies. Saturday May 9 at 12:01 a.m.: Hardware …