Bay Day It’s back, bigger and better than ever – thanks to local merchants and the Barry’s Bay BIA. While you enjoy the special offers from retailers, Farmers Market stalls, and fun events in Downtown Barry’s Bay today, remember to keep an eye out for stands run by our local …
Contestants take Madawaska Valley Public Library’s Trivia Night very seriously indeed, with individuals, family groups, and community organizations entering. Earlier this month sixteen teams of up to six people vied for the coveted trophy at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre. Although Natalie Barrington, CEO of MV Public Library, said …
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), in partnership with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 406 in Barry’s Bay, is hosting a presentation plus a question-and-answer period on fraud and scam awareness. The presentation will cover mass marketing fraud, romance and emergency scams, along with many …
The controversial proposal for an annual Rave Festival off Mountain View Road seven km west of Killaloe in Renfrew County has been withdrawn. Above: grounds of the Killaloe Craft and Community Fair. Photo supplied. The company Knwhere Music Festivals applied for a municipal Special Use Permit on May 6, 2025. …
Editor’s note: Below is the text of our latest e-newsletter to all subscribers in which we express The Current’s tribute to the late Mark Willmer. To provide context and avoid accusations of being hypocritical, we felt it important to remind readers of the circumstances which resulted in our becoming unwillingly estranged from …
While the lower Ottawa River Basin is reaching its peak recently with a risk of low level flooding in Ottawa and Gatineau, the fire risk in the Madawaska Valley was rated as moderate to high on April 29, 2025. Strong winds were partly to blame for a grass fire that …
The redevelopment project for the St. Francis Memorial Hospital Emergency Department and Ambulatory Care has begun. Above: Ground-breaking ceremony for SFMH Emergency redevelopment project. “Our government is protecting Ontario’s health care system and ensuring that more people in Renfrew County can connect to convenient emergency care, where and when they need …
At today’s Council in Committee meeting, members of Council for Madawaska Valley filled the vacancy left by the death of Mayor Mark Willmer last month by voting to appoint Councillor David Shulist to the post. Above from left: Councillor Shelley Maika, Acting Mayor Mary Blank, CAO Suzanne Klatt, Councillors David …
The untimely death of Mayor Mark Willmer on April 18th left a gap on Council – a gap which the remaining four members of Council will decide how to fill at Tuesday’s Council in Committee meeting. CAO Suzanne Klatt begins the process on May 6th by officially declaring the late …
At a Special Council meeting of Madawaska Valley on April 28th, Ernie Peplinski was officially appointed as a Councillor to fill the vacant seat left by former Councillor Joseph Olsheski. Above: CAO Suzanne Klatt (right) administers the oath of office to Peplinski, as Acting Mayor Mary Blank looks on (rear). …
Smile Cookie Week is back and better than ever! From now until Sunday, May 4, 2025, you can purchase a Smile Cookie at the Barry’s Bay Tim Hortons. 100 percent of proceeds from the sale of each cookie will go to the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation for local healthcare …
Editor’s Note: We thank occasional contributor John Madigan for forwarding this media release to The Current, after having noted how few women were involved in Pope Francis’ funeral. Women’s Ordination Worldwide (WOW) mourns the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025. His leadership challenged the church to be a …
One measles case has been confirmed in Renfrew County and District (RCD). The individual with measles is an unvaccinated adult who traveled within the province. They are currently in isolation and following the appropriate public health measures. Measles is a highly contagious viral infection with symptoms of fever, cough, runny …
May is Community Living Month for Madawaska Valley Association for Community Living, and it usually wraps up with an exciting Baseball Day – in 2025 this will be held on May 30th. But this year the baseball season in Madawaska Valley won’t end with Baseball Day. MVACL has been accepted …
At the close of the nomination period on April 9th, Elections Canada published the official list of candidates running in Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke in this month’s federal election. The following seven candidates will be on your ballot when you vote: Candidate name Political party Randy BRIAND United Party of Canada (UP) Cheryl …
