In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, County of Renfrew declared a state of emergency on March 30, 2020 under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. The media release states as follows: At 2 p.m. today, Warden Debbie Robinson declared a state of emergency due to the global COVID-19 pandemic …
Today, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement in response to COVID-19: “The Government of Ontario continues to take decisive action to respond to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) to help contain its spread and to protect the public. This has involved some unprecedented measures, …
The Palmer Rapids Broomball league held its season-ending playoff tournament on March 15 in the Palmer Rapids arena. It featured the four teams that had competed in the league throughout the season. With players, fans and volunteers in the building, approximately 100 people were gathered at the arena. An individual …
The Current has received this letter to the editor from David Hunter of Combermere Lodge Limited (shown above speaking at the Aug.29 2019 public meeting) Dear Editor Combermere Lodge Limited (CLL) is the proponent for the Chippawa Shores project. We read with interest your article of March 25th, 2020 regarding the …
First COVID-19 related death in Renfrew County and District Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) confirmed the first death related to the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in Renfrew County and District. A woman in her 90s passed away early on the morning of March 29, 2020, at Pembroke …
The recent announcement by major Canadian telecommunication companies that they are waiving internet overage charges because of the pandemic is welcome news. Not only is it welcome to those who are working from home, but also other shut-ins who want an alternative to television as a source for their entertainment. …
Recent passers-by of the former Mayflower building at 48 Bay Street, Barry’s Bay (pictured above) will have noticed evidence of changes taking place. This is because of renovations to turn the building into what will be the Bay’s first pot shop. Valley resident Mike Klobouk formed a company a year …
Following last night’s cabinet meeting, the Ontario government has issued a new emergency order under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act to prohibit organized public events and social gatherings of more than five people, effective immediately. The media release states as follows: Today, the Ontario government is taking immediate …
Queen’s Park, March 28 Effective immediately, the government has issued an emergency order that retail businesses and individuals in Ontario cannot charge unfair prices for necessary goods. Individual offenders can face a ticket of $750, or, if summoned to court and convicted, could face a maximum penalty of a $100,000 …
A press release received today explains that in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) has been extremely busy preparing for a potential surge in patients who are sick with fever and respiratory complaints. “While much of what we hear is about how the virus spreads in …
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre (RC VTAC) has launched today to strengthen access to primary care for all Renfrew County residents. The RC VTAC is a collaboration between Renfrew County Primary Care teams, the County of Renfrew Paramedic Service, Renfrew County …
Now that only “essential” services may remain open, The Current keeps you up to date with this list of local businesses and services as of March 26. Please support your local shops and services, and take the time to thank their staff for staying in the “front lines” to provide …
This evening, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) released a statement that the first positive laboratory-confirmed case of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) has been identified in the region. A woman in her 90s developed symptoms and was tested by Pembroke Regional Hospital (PRH) on March 23, 2020. She is currently …
The Current has learned of the formation of a group of residents opposed to the re-zoning of the Chippawa Shores development because of environmental and safety concerns. This follows the Madawaska Valley Council Meeting of March 3, 2020 when Council approved the draft of the proposed Condominium Conditions to be …
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Snowmobile ATV Vessel Enforcement (SAVE) Unit today issued a media release to remind ATV users of some basic safety guidelines. With the spring thaw it is important to recognize that ice is more unsafe and unpredictable than even a few weeks ago. This …
