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 …
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 …
On Tuesday October 8, 2019 at approximately 3:25 p.m. members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an injured person who had received a gunshot wound in a hunting related incident on Siberia Road, in the Township of Madawaska Valley. The 40-year-old …
“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, …
On October 6 the Company of Happy Adventurers didn’t exactly find what they were looking for five kilometers west of Barry’s Bay. They found something far more interesting. The newly formed group of outdoor enthusiasts set off to enjoy some fresh air and fall colours while they searched for the …
During the week of September 30 – October 6, 2019 there were 107 calls for service for the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), including the Whitney Detachment. There were thirteen motor vehicle collisions, eight were animal related. There were two domestic disputes and no domestic disputes which …
The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is happy to report that a missing 12-year old girl has been found safe. Volunteers with the Whitewater Region Fire Department and community volunteers located the girl in the Cobden area. She had last been seen on the evening of October …
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 …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) has released its Annual Report 2018 which provides a summary of activities, achievements and information about the work RCDHU has undertaken over the course of the 2018 year. The report includes information about programs and services, as well as the planning and advocacy …
A “Meet the Candidates” event has been organized for the voters of Beachburg and Westmeath to have the opportunity to engage with those running to represent them. This event will be held at the Westmeath Community Centre on Oct. 9th starting at 6:00 p.m.. All candidates in attendance will be …
I want to express my deep concern for democracy in the riding of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke. The facts of the matter are laid out in a letter from the Riverview Senior Social Club circulating around the province this morning. Once again our incumbent MP has put this riding in the national news …
All Candidates Meeting For Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke riding will be held at the Killaloe Lions Hall Saturday, Oct. 5 7 to 9 p.m. Followed by a social time with refreshments. All of the candidates have been invited: David Ainsworth — People’s Party of Canada Dan Criger — Independent Cheryl Gallant—Conservative Stefan Klietsch …
I would like to address some of the issues raised by the other candidates and parties recently – issues over which the people of this riding have also expressed concern. First off, I see two themes running through the policies of many of these candidates and parties: treating the symptoms …
NDP candidate Eileen Jones-Whyte met with two experienced organic farmers to learn about problems food producers are facing, prep for all-candidates debates, and discuss how her party’s climate plan can help them. Above: Ron McCoy, Eileen Jones-Whyte and Bob Dobson talk farm issues (photo submitted) With all-candidates meetings sponsored by the …
Stefan Klietsch, Libertarian Party of Canada candidate for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, is proposing a policy solution for the opioid crisis. “For years Renfrew County and Canadian citizens have read non-stop news stories about deaths from opioid drugs, most especially fatalities from fentanyl,” Mr. Klietsch stated. The Government of Canada reports that more …
