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 …
On Wednesday June 5, 2019 at approximately 5:00 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a three vehicle collision involving a pickup truck and two passenger cars on Round Lake Road, near Jack’s Lake, in the Township of Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards. Investigation …
Communities across Ontario are calculating a local living wage. This is the hourly rate a worker needs to earn to cover their basic expenses and participate in the community. In Renfrew County and District, the living wage rate for 2019 is $16.80 per hour according to a media release issued …
‘Once Plastics Are In the Environment, They Are Here To Stay’ Eastern Ontario lakes tested for presence of microplastics in local freshwater bodies. Editor’s Note Average particles per sample from the three watersheds sampled: Madawaska Watershed ranged from 1.9 to 3.9 Mississippi Watershed ranged from 1.3 to 3.7 Tay …
Resident Assaulted The Crime Unit of the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a break, enter and assault at a residence on Christie Street in the City of Pembroke which occurred just after midnight on October 26, 2019. Three unknown males forced …
With hunting season getting underway the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Snowmobile, ATV, Vessel Enforcement (SAVE) team is reminding hunters that safety needs to be their first priority. There are a number of ways hunters can keep themselves, and those around them, safe. These include: Tell someone where you …
