Winter is hanging around longer than expected and probably longer than many would wish. But given the kind of winter it’s been, I for one would be happy to see a gradual transition to spring. The reason I say this is that if spring returns in a measured fashion, it will be …
During the week of March 18 – March 24, 2019 there were 78 calls for service for the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), including the Whitney Detachment. There were four motor vehicle collisions, all of which were animal related. There were five domestic disputes and two domestic …
During the week of March 11 to March 17, 2019 there were 77 calls for service for the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), including the Whitney Detachment. There were four motor vehicle collisions, two were animal related. There were no domestic disputes. Distracted Driving Campaign Results The …
St. Lawrence O’Toole parish hall was packed for its annual St. Patrick’s Day tea as 185 guests enjoyed fresh sandwiches, tasty treats and hot tea and coffee. The event was sponsored by the Catholic Women’s League of Canada parish council. Conversation was lively as people took a chance at the …
During the week of March 4, 2019 to March 10, 2019 there were 79 calls for service for the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), including the Whitney Detachment. There were twelve motor vehicle collisions, seven were animal related. The remaining collisions were deemed minor in nature. There …
St. Lawrence O’Toole provided parishioners with a Taste of Italy spaghetti dinner on March 2. Organizers said the social event was designed to provide an informal, fun meet-and-greet for Rev. Patrick Dobec and community members. Attendees enjoyed a simple, hearty meal of pasta followed by a light dessert. They also …
The Current has received the following advice from the OPP Anti-Rackets Branch on how to protect yourself from cheque fraud and money transfer scams Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) and Ontario’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) say money transfer scams extort money …
To the Editor: In my Grade 1/2 classroom in Palmer Rapids, we have been learning about citizenship and what it means to be a good citizen. My students have decided that people who help other people are good citizens. While there are many obvious people and occupations that come to …
During the week of February 25, 2019 to March 3, 2019 there were 90 calls for service, including the Whitney Detachment. There were eight motor vehicle collisions, three were animal related. There were four domestic disputes, and one domestic dispute resulting in criminal code charges. Domestic Assault Charge On Wednesday …
On 26 February John Yakabuski, MPP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, released a statement detailing the Ontario government’s proposed reforms to the healthcare system. Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Long Term Care, had announced the reforms earlier that day, stating: The people of Ontario deserve a connected health care …
Great news at last! As many Valley people will recall, a number of concerned fellow-residents formed a group called The Madawaska Valley Friends of New Canadians (MVFONC) whose goal was to sponsor a Syrian Refugee Family to begin their new life in Canada in Barry’s Bay. In conjunction with the Anglican Diocese of …
During the week of January 28, 2019 to February 3, 2019 OPP Killaloe Detachment reports that there were 79 calls for service, including the Whitney Detachment. There were three domestic disputes, and no domestic disputes resulting in criminal code charges Break and enter On Tuesday January 29, 2019 at approximately …
On January 31 the Ontario Government announced that it has launched a consultation to modernize real estate laws. The stated purpose is to modernize laws governing real estate professionals to better reflect today’s market, reduce red tape, and strengthen transparency and consumer protection. Bill Walker, Minister of Government and Consumer …
During the week of January 21, 2019 to January 27, 2019 there were 85 calls for service, including the Whitney Detachment. There were fifteen motor vehicle collisions, six were animal related. There were three domestic disputes, and two domestic disputes resulting in criminal code charges. Domestic Breach of Probation …
The OPP Killaloe Detachment Weekly Media Release for the week of January 14 to 20, 2019 reports that charges have resulted from a fraud investigation on Combermere Road begun in March of last year (Details below). Killaloe OPP also said there were 86 calls for service during last week, including …
