In a decision released on July 12 2019, Mr. Justice Martin James of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice dismissed an application by former Councillor Kevin Clarke to have last November’s municipal election declared invalid because of alleged vote counting irregularities. He claimed that the recount procedure used after the …
OPP update July 15 5:00 p.m.: Officers report that the girls are in good health and have been reunited with their families, who had travelled to the area. The girls had made it about a quarter of the way toward their destination when they realized they had left the trail and …
Hwy 17 widening announced Ontario is to widen 22.5 kilometres of Hwy 17 to four lanes between Arnprior and Renfrew. The announcement on July 11 said the project from Scheel Drive to three kilometres west of Bruce Street in Renfrew County would include four new interchanges, and will reduce congestion …
Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and volunteers are continuing to search for two missing teenagers in the western section of Algonquin Provincial Park. Marta MALEK and Maya MIROTA, (pictured above) both 16 years of age from the Kitchener, Ontario area were reported missing at approximately 10:00 p.m. on …
On June 27 members of the 1st Barry’s Bay Sparks, Brownies Guides, Pathfinder, Ranger Unit helped to plant a community garden at the Barry’s Bay Supportive Housing senior residence on Stafford Street. Communities in Bloom co-chairs Debbie Marshall and Elser Lee Archer were on hand to assist the Unit’s leaders …
The 2019 Madawaska Valley Artisan Festival celebrates its thirty-fifth anniversary on Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This annual event began as an initiative of the Madawaska Valley Arts Council in 1984. It was a two-day event held at the ski hill south of Barry’s Bay and …
Pop Up Art is travelling around Renfrew County this season and the Madawaska Valley is its next stop. The exhibition, which features eleven local artists inspired by everyday objects from their surroundings, begins with a reception at Madawaska Coffee, 19578 Opeongo Line, Barry’s Bay from 7 to 9 p.m. on …
Young Valley musicians Serena and Dexter Sernoskie (above) have a very busy summer job – they are in this year’s Stone Fence Theatre cast of Up at Fred’s Allons-y which starts its season run this week in Rankin. The pair are well known in the Madawaska Valley from their performances …
The Combermere Karate Club (CKC) is dedicated to helping youth learn and appreciate the sport of martial arts. We are equally dedicated to supporting our township and its various clubs and services. We set aside some money and asked groups to send us a short paragraph explaining how they could …
Changes to Highway Traffic Act, Personal Use Trucks and Trailers The Killaloe OPP would like to share information surrounding changes to the Highway Traffic Act related to personal use trucks and trailers. Effective July 1, 2019 pickup trucks and trailers for personal use are exempt from the requirements of an …
Going away on vacation? Be careful with free hotel wifi Using free hotel wifi when you’re on vacation may expose your confidential data to hackers. Hotel networks have become a favourite target for hackers because in an effort to provide convenience for guests some hotels offer password-free internet access. This …
In 2014 Madawaska Valley Public Library held its first Community Forum when individuals and community groups were asked to assist in composing the Library’s Five Year Strategic Plan. It was great to get to know users better and to understand more completely the needs of the community. We put the …
OPINION On Wednesday the Ontario government released details of the next phase in the licensing of cannabis retail stores. The result is that the door has now been opened for local entrepreneurs to apply to set up shop in the Valley. This is because of the 42 new licences that …
A media release received today from the County’s Communications and Emergency Preparedness Co-ordinator, Melissa Botz, says an extreme heat event has been issued for Renfrew County and District. It is important to take steps to prevent heat-related illness during this heat event. Extreme heat can put everyone at risk from heat related …
Kids and bikes on a sunny day spell fun. But when there’s a bike parade led by a Mountie on stilts, plus cash prizes and cake at the finish – well, what a way to celebrate Canada Day! The bikes assembled in the Township parking lot between the Barry’s Bay …
