On this Good Friday 2020, The Current publishes this poem by a reader. My Crucified Saviour I placed my hand on His cheek To wipe away the tears Then pulled back rather quickly When I heard the people jeer I saw Him as He carried a cross That …
The mental health and addictions services have been considered as essential by the Province of Ontario, and the majority of agencies have been able to adopt virtual support/counselling/therapy in order to continue their work. In Renfrew County staff of the various mental health and addiction agencies have adopted phone, video …
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) encourages businesses and individuals to voluntarily comply with the short-term restrictions introduced by the federal and provincial governments to combat the spread of COVID-19. While education, awareness and compliance are preferred options, officers will apply discretion to lay charges under the provincial Emergency Management and …
On Thursday, March 27th, 2020 the Rotary Club of Arnprior donated $10,700, in the form of food, gas and supply gift cards to the County of Renfrew Ontario Works office. (Gift cards above, photo Rotary Club of Arnprior) The Rotary Club began fundraising last spring to raise money for flood …
With warmer weather coming, the Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the public of the extension of the Declaration of Emergency. This extension includes the closure of outdoor recreation amenities. No person shall enter or use the following outdoor recreational amenities except for a maintenance, …
The provincial government is offering direct financial support to parents while Ontario schools and child care centres remain closed as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. The new Support for Families initiative offers a one-time payment of $200 per child 0 to 12 years of age, and $250 for those …
The provincial government is offering direct financial support to parents while Ontario schools and child care centres remain closed as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. The new Support for Families initiative offers a one-time payment of $200 per child 0 to 12 years of age, and $250 for those …
The following update was issued by Corwin Quade, Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) for Madawaska Valley Township: April 2, 2020 To date, the spring melt in Renfrew County has been gradual due to favourable temperatures (warm days and cool nights) combined with minimal precipitation. Water levels are staying within the …
The Current has received the following letter from a reader: Don’t Hesitate, Your Food Bank Is Here Going to a food bank for the first time may not be an easy thing. Asking for help never is. This may be the first time you realized that there just isn’t enough …
Letters to the Editor The Current has received the following letter from a reader: Don’t Hesitate, Your Food Bank Is Here Going to a food bank for the first time may not be an easy thing. Asking for help never is. This may be the first time you realized …
Madawaska Valley residents in Barry’s Bay noted a number of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers and vehicles, both marked and unmarked, on Bay Street throughout the day on March 26th. The Current subsequently learned that the police activity was related to the execution of a search warrant but the OPP …
As a public service to our readers, The Current publishes the following message which appeared today on Madawaska Valley Township’s website. Dear Madawaska Valley residents, businesses and community, Last week the Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) confirmed the first laboratory-tested positive case of COVID-19 in a Renfrew …
Editor’s note: The Current recently published a letter from David Hunter, President of Combermere Lodge Limited. Click HERE to read that letter. The Current has now received the following response from Friends of the Madawaska Watershed. Dear Editor, Friends of the Madawaska Watershed (MW Friends) is disappointed in the response …
Editor’s note: The Current recently published a letter from David Hunter, President of Combermere Lodge Limited. Click HERE to read that letter. The Current has now received the following response from Friends of the Madawaska Watershed. Dear Editor, Friends of the Madawaska Watershed (MW Friends) is disappointed in the response …
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, County of Renfrew declared a state of emergency on March 30, 2020 under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. The media release states as follows: At 2 p.m. today, Warden Debbie Robinson declared a state of emergency due to the global COVID-19 pandemic …
