A young family who spent the afternoon of July 2 at the public beach on Kamaniskeg Lake are grateful that they — and others who attempted to help them — escaped harm after an innocent ride on an inflatable drifted into dangerous territory. Above clockwise from front left: the Graham family, …
On July 7 Madawaska Valley Council approved the application by Combermere Lodge Limited (CLL) to rezone the Chippawa Shores property from Tourist Commercial to Residential to permit a 44-lot residential plan of subdivision. The condominium development which CLL first presented to MV Council in March 2018 has been subjected to …
As much of Ontario embraces Stage 3 reopening today, and as we have again become accustomed to certain personal services (beauty salons, barber shops, tattoo parlours) during Stage 2, it seems appropriate to share this cow comic with you, courtesy of cartoonist Reynolds. Enjoy! Image: Reynolds on cartoonstock
Last month’s real estate residential sales set an all-time record according to recently-released figures for June 2020 from Renfrew County Real Estate Board (RCREB). One metric in particular stands out: Residential sales activity recorded in Renfrew County totaled 305 units in June 2020. This was an increase of 28.2% from …
Editor’s note: Welcome back, Mark Woermke! We’re grateful that Mark found time for this Porch Views during his summer “holiday” as we know that between gardening and historical research there aren’t any real holidays at his house. His views on eye care in the province – particularly in rural Ontario – …
A press release received today states: Between the 15th and the 18th of July, 2020, Officers with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Tactical Rescue Unit (TRU), OPP Canine Unit and other services within the OPP will be joining the Canadian Armed Forces in a joint training exercise in the Bancroft …
I hope both you and all your plants have survived the extreme weather this season. We had rollercoaster temperature shifts in mid-June, from the frosty mornings to over 30C in a couple of days, high winds, a downpour with spotty hail, and tropical heat without rain for weeks in early …
Catch The Ace is back The first Catch The Ace draw since COVID-19 restrictions stalled the weekly fundraising lottery was held LIVE last Thursday on the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation Facebook page and posted online at www.sfvhfoundation.com The winner of the Week 24 draw was Tom Byrnes who was …
There was an elephant in the Zoom when Madawaska Valley Council met remotely on July 7th to consider the Bent Anchor’s application for rezoning to allow for a retail outlet. That elephant was the fact that it had become public knowledge that the retail store would sell cannabis products. This …
This year, more than ever, food insecurity is a big problem and all the Food Banks in our region find that more individuals and families need help. Madawaska Valley Food Bank is serving between 30 and 40 percent more clients than this time last year. Killaloe Food Bank reports a …
We thought this Canada Day “Shout” from The New Yorker would give some of you a chuckle. It’s entitled “Make America Canada Again” and is courtesy of the genius of Tim Long with illustrations by Jason Logan. Enjoy! The slideshow will run automatically but you can hover over an image to …
In a media release dated July 9, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) issued its local directive for mandatory masks or face coverings in enclosed public spaces throughout the region, effective Tuesday July 14, 2020. The statement goes on to say the purpose of the directive is a gradual …
As of 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, the Township of Madawaska Valley has imposed a Total Fire Ban in the municipality. This means no open flames of any sort are allowed, including: no campfires no charcoal barbecues no burning of brush no fireworks Everyone has a responsibility to help …
In a media release dated July 8, the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) warn residents of a scam that has recently surfaced in the area. The scammer calls and pretends to be from a financial institution or credit card company and falsely tells the victim …
In a well-attended and lengthy online meeting on July 7, Madawaska Valley Council dealt with some contentious re-zoning applications focused on properties along the Madawaska River. The public meeting for planning matters started at 10 a.m., ran into the lunch hour and was followed by a full Special Council meeting …
