Free online driver’s licence check available in Ontario Ontario has launched a free online Driver’s Licence Check so people and businesses can check the status of an Ontario driver’s licence. The $2 fee has been eliminated. The online service will include the ability to easily check a driver’s licence by …
The All Candidates Open Forum held at the Killaloe Lions Hall on October 5 by Local 303 of the National Farmers Union attracted nine of the ten declared candidates for election in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke (RNP). Above from left: David Ainsworth (People’s Party of Canada), Robert Cherrin (Veterans Coalition Party of Canada), …
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 …
Opinion In late August, Ontario’s Ministry of the Solicitor General announced that an inquest will be held into the deaths of Anastasia Kuzyk , Nathalie Warmerdam and Carol Culleton. (Shown above) The three local women were murdered by Basil Borutski in what has been described as one of the worst cases …
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 …
Minister Yakabuski recalls Barry’s Bay Station history At the Station Keepers’ 125th Anniversary celebration yesterday, MPP John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, entertained the crowd with a personal story about Station history. (photo above) “One of my proudest moments took place probably just over there beside the tracks [pointing]. …
It was a day for fun, music and many memories as Valley folk and visitors gathered to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Barry’s Bay Railway Station on September 28. Attendees were reminded of its importance, not just locally but globally. Station Keeper President Joanne Olsen said in her welcoming …
Tasha Rankin doesn’t always have a lot to say, but that hardly matters. She seems to leave a mark wherever she goes. Locally, Tasha already has quite the following. She is a popular student at St. John Bosco School in Barry’s Bay, and has turned heads with her amazing abilities …
This Thursday October 3 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. the Madawaska Valley Food Bank will host an Open House for the public at 19460 Opeongo Line, Barry’s Bay (the former Sweet Memories Candy Shoppe). Everyone is welcome to attend and learn more about the work done by this organization. …
Catch The Ace lottery returns The third round of St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s popular Catch The Ace lottery begins soon with the $5 tickets going on sale as of this Friday, October 4. The first weekly draw will take place at the Ash Grove Inn on Thursday, October 10 …
Joan Kitts was buried on a rainy afternoon in the St. Lawrence O’Toole graveyard in Barry’s Bay beside her beloved husband Charlie. Her nine children and many members of their families, some cousins and friends accompanied her on that final journey. Her daughter Julie said that when they drove into …
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 …
The Alice May was christened in a ceremonial ‘launch’ at Shaw Woods on September 27, 2019 during National Forest Week by Bonnie Eldridge, Tom Pender and John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry. The boat has come to rest in a forest because she is a replica of an …
