On Tuesday, John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, announced Ontario is taking action to improve the system for moose harvest management and ensure a sustainable moose population. “We’re taking a smarter approach to moose harvest management to deliver on our commitment to make moose hunting fairer and more …
Cheryl Gallant, Member of Parliament for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, said in a media release this week that she is tabling private member legislation which seeks to amend the Expropriation Act to advance private property protections for Canadians. The House of Commons legislative website shows Bill C-222 received its Introduction and First Reading …
During the week of February 10 – February 17, 2020, there were 97 calls for service for the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), including the Whitney Detachment. There were twelve motor vehicle collisions, of which nine were animal related. There were eight domestic disputes, two of which …
Family and Children’s Services of Renfrew County’s Parents Anonymous program is proud to celebrate National Parent Leadership Month in February – honouring the significant role parents play in shaping the lives of children and their families. Along with hundreds of Parents Anonymous Inc. accredited organizations worldwide, Parents Anonymous Renfrew County …
Rainbow Valley Community Health Centre (RVCHC) in Killaloe is now able to provide primary health care services five days a week, thanks to a $250,000 injection of provincial funding. RVCHC team members (above) include: (back row) Shirley Hill RN, Pat Biernaskie Admin/clerical, Keri MacFarlane MSW, Julie Howard Admin/clerical (front row) Heidi …
Dear editor, If you think that I’ve got an axe to grind in the school labour dispute because I’ve got kids in school, you’re right. I’ve also got an axe to grind because I keep hearing about kids dropping out because they can’t get the basic courses needed to graduate …
During the week of February 4 to February 9, 2020, there were 65 calls for service for the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), including the Whitney Detachment. There were five motor vehicle collisions, none of which were animal related. There were two domestic disputes reported. No domestic …
During the week of January 27 – February 3, 2020, there were 105 calls for service for the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), including the Whitney Detachment. There were seventeen motor vehicle collisions, of which nine were animal-related. There were two domestic disputes, none of which resulted …
Criminal Investigation Branch now overseeing investigation The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Criminal Investigation Branch, under the direction of Detective Inspector Brad Collins, is now overseeing the investigation into the disappearance of an 18 year old male from Pembroke. Tyson YAKABUSKIE was last seen on foot on MacKay Street in …
Editor’s Note: Valley residents already experienced this issue closer to home when ScotiaBank closed its Maynooth branch in January 2017, incorporating the business into its Bancroft branch. Branch customers in Hastings Highlands received six months’ notice of that closure. In a recent media release, Cheryl Gallant, MP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, the …
During the week of January 20 – January 26, 2020, there were 90 calls for service for the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), including the Whitney Detachment. There were twenty-four motor vehicle collisions, of which fifteen were animal related. There were eight domestic disputes, one of which …
From a media release from Renfrew County and District Health Unit: Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) advises anyone who received a tattoo from a home-based tattoo operation located on Raglan Street South in Renfrew, Ontario to get tested for bloodborne infections such as hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C …
From a media release from Renfrew County and District Health Unit: Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is pleased to announce a new seniors’ dental treatment clinic coming to Barry’s Bay in the spring of 2020. Through funding by the Ontario Ministry of Health and working in partnership with …
The Current shares this recent media release from Valley business Placemaking Design: Using the Main Street Revitalization funding received from the Association of Municipalities Ontario, the Township of South Algonquin is developing an updated branding style, a visitors’ map as well as a plan for more consistent township signage. This …
As officials from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) assemble for the launch of Snowmobile Safety Week (Jan 18-26, 2020), OPP Killaloe Detachment shares the following safe riding snowmobile TIPS, to ensure riders return home safely after each …
