The Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke Green Party is pleased to announce its official campaign launch on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. “Take time out of your busy day to meet the next Member of Parliament for this riding,” says RNP Green Party CEO John Epps. He adds that the RNP Green Party Candidate, Ian Pineau, brings …
The Libertarian Party of Canada has acclaimed Stefan Klietsch of Renfrew as a candidate for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke for the October 21st, 2019 federal election. Mr. Klietsch is seeking office in Renfrew County for the third time, having run as the 2015 Green Party of Canada candidate and having unsuccessfully sought the …
The Boards of Directors of St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) and Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH) have today issued the following announcement. In order to fulfill their responsibilities to ensure the continued progress and success of RVH and SFMH into the future, the respective Boards of Directors have announced approval of …
The Barry’s Bay Dental Hygiene Clinic will be holding the annual mouthguard clinic on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 5 to 8 p.m. It is the one day a year that a custom made mouthguard is available at cost to anyone in the Madawaska Valley and surrounding area. No appointments …
The cowbells rang out loudly in Pembroke on Friday the 13th as about a hundred union members and concerned citizens attended a rally to protest against provincial government cutbacks. Michael Wright, President of the Renfrew and District Labour Council, welcomed the group as they gathered at the Marina Amphitheatre before …
Open Public Forum for federal election candidates in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke An All Candidates Forum will take place at the Killaloe Lions Hall on Saturday, October 5 at 7-9 p.m. All seven candidates in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke riding have been invited: David Ainsworth – People’s Party of Canada Dan Criger – Independent Cheryl Gallant …
A new way to experience the outdoors – yeah, right! How often have you heard a promise like that, but been disappointed? Well The Current is here to tell you that this time it’s not only true, but so is the title of this article – taken from the tagline …
The Station Keepers are at it again. The volunteer group aimed at preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of the Old Barry’s Bay Railway Station are putting the finishing touches on a big blow-out celebration set to begin at noon on Saturday, September 28th. “It’s remarkable when you come to …
On the day after the federal election was called, NDP candidate Eileen Jones-Whyte accompanied 91-year-old June Gardiner to an event recognizing community volunteers. Above (photo submitted) The event was held at the Civic Centre in Petawawa by the Ontario Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Sports to honour local volunteers with awards …
You’re still in time to sign up for the annual Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research on September 14 at Lakeshore Park in Barry’s Bay. Race organizer Colette Mantifel said the weather forecast is good and she hopes people will come out to walk or run instead of sitting inside …
Access Work Service (AWS) invited clients to an ice cream party in appreciation of their work during July and August. The end of summer gathering on September 6 was due to take place on the patio of the Balmoral Hotel but the threat of rain caused AWS to move the …
Submitted by Stacie Pecarski aka Brown Owl. The guiding year starts in late September (details below) and this is an example of the kinds of activities girls can participate in. Thirty-four girls aged 5 to 17 from the Valley experienced camping in the Serengeti Bush Camp at the Toronto Zoo …
Clients of Trends salon have learned that during the summer season they need to book appointments well in advance. Salon owner Traci Cybulski and stylist Wendy Shular were glad to bring on board Emma Phanenhour (pictured above) to help them during the hectic warm months. While the intention was always …
How do you like your coffee? With art, please, is the answer at the Madawaska Coffee café in Barry’s Bay. The latest local artists to be featured at the main street coffee shop are Jody McKone and Amy Doole. Work by both women is displayed until the end of September. …
Report of a lightning strike at a residence on Old Barry’s Bay Road on Saturday September 7 at 4:21 p.m. caused three trucks and ten firefighters to respond from the Madawaska Valley Fire Department, along with the OPP and Hydro One. According to the report, the house and gazebo were …
