On January 9, Ontario’s Minister for Education, Stephen Lecce, issued the following statements: Talks with Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association adjourned The Minister’s statement in response to the mediator’s decision to adjourn talks with Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA) said, “Union-led escalation to a partial withdrawal of services, including targeting …
Stone Fence Theatre and Finnigan’s Roadhouse are teaming up to launch a Swing Jam in Renfrew following regular Sunday night Film Group showings down the block at the O’Brien Theatre. The foundation for the jam is Peter Brown, a jazz, blues and swing piano veteran who has often played all the …
The Current prints this open letter to Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski from Christian Sell, President OSSTF District 28 (shown above speaking at a labour rally in Pembroke in September 2019). I recently noticed your ad in a local newspaper wishing us a happy new year and also asking if …
During the weeks of December 16, 2019 to January 1, 2020, there were 262 calls for service for the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), including the Whitney Detachment. There were twenty three motor vehicle collisions, fifteen were animal related. There were four domestic disputes, and no domestic …
On November 19, 2019 at approximately 4:30 a.m. members of the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a fire in the parking lot of an apartment building on Bennett Street in the City of Pembroke. Construction debris in a utility trailer had caught fire …
“It makes a lot of sense for the municipalities to work together,” Dr. Sullivan said. “Especially in rural areas, organizations which will be pertinent to the process almost always serve across multiple municipal boundaries. By working together municipalities can break down barriers, and help build community across the region.”
Climate Justice Climatique Pembroke (CJCP) plans to hold a Rally for our Planet this Friday, December 20 in front of Pembroke City Hall, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. This local, youth-led group invites everyone to attend who shares their concerns about protecting as much as possible of our local environment and communities …
Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care recently put out a call for new volunteers and received an excellent response. Hospice Clinical Director Karen Wagner said of the new arrivals, “Welcome everyone. Thank you for recognizing a need and stepping forward to be part of a team willing to help. Together we …
MPP John Yakabuski, pictured above at Santa Claus Parade in Barry’s Bay (photo Sharon Gardiner), has sent this December message to Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke residents: I’m always excited when I have the opportunity to talk about forestry, one of the bedrock industries in the province of Ontario and certainly one that played …
The Ontario government announced yesterday that it is taking steps to move to an open market for retail cannabis stores starting January 2020. It is achieving this by removing the cap on the number of private cannabis stores in the province and eliminating pre-qualification requirements for prospective retailers. Previously prospective …
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!
