OPP dismayed at some drivers’ reaction to Pembroke roadworks

The Pembroke Detachment of the Upper Ottawa Valley Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding motorists to obey the rules of the road and exercise patience as several roadways in the City of Pembroke undergo construction work. Reports of impatient drivers cutting others off, speeding and aggressive driver actions have been …

Scammers are back warn OPP

CRA scam The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to warn the public of an ongoing telephone scam by imposters claiming to be Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) employees. The fraudsters advise the target that they owe thousands of dollars in back taxes to the …

Candidate says de facto corporate Government of Canada faces lawsuit cascade

2019 Federal Election MP Candidate Jonathan Davis Issues Public Goodwill Notice The Crown corporation of The Government of Canada (CANADA INC.), an illegitimate ‘de facto’ governing body ruling without the lawful authorizing mandate of the sovereign free people of the landmass commonly known as Canada, now faces a string of …

OPP release traffic safety campaign results and weekly report

Operation Impact The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recently took part in a national four-day traffic safety initiative dubbed Operation Impact over the Thanksgiving long weekend. Upper Ottawa Valley OPP officers conducted focused patrols from October 11 to October 14 with special attention being paid to the “Big 4” which are …

Half of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke candidates excluded from televised debate says Dan Criger

Independent candidate Dan Criger has issued the following media release: A debate scheduled for Tuesday evening on Cogeco’s YourTV is excluding half of the candidates running in the federal election taking place in just nine days. According to the debate questionnaire, only candidates from the following parties had been invited: …

Changing political landscape offers opportunity in the Valley says Eileen Jones-Whyte

Thanks to a wildly changing local political landscape, voters in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke finally have a real chance to unseat Cheryl Gallant as their MP, says the NDP’s Eileen Jones-Whyte. Above: Eileen Jones-Whyte makes a point at the Grey Sisters’ residence in Pembroke. (photo submitted) With a divided vote on the political Right …

Libertarian candidate satisfied with OFA debate conduct

Stefan Klietsch, Libertarian Party of Canada candidate for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, is declaring satisfaction with the conduct of the All-Candidates Debate hosted by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) on October 9th at the Cobden Agricultural Hall. “There was concern with the pledge by OFA organizers to discourage criticism of other candidates …

Gallant says healthcare cutbacks target soldiers and veterans

“Targeting the healthcare of serving members and veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces is wrong,” stated Cheryl Gallant, Conservative candidate for Garrison Petawawa. “Trudeau was happy to give convicted terrorist Omar Kadhr 10.5 million tax-payer dollars. Now voters know where he got the money.” Above: Canadian Armed Forces veteran, Barry Schimmens, …

Minister of Education announces tentative agreement with CUPE

At 9:45 p.m. October 6, 2019 The Current received the following media release: TORONTO — Today, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following regarding a tentative agreement with CUPE: “Parents can rest easy knowing that the Government worked tirelessly to ensure their children remain in the classroom, where they …

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