During the past week, the Killaloe OPP have responded to two fraud complaints involving the sharing of personal information. One of the calls involved allowing access to a home computer. The OPP repeats its advice that you become “Fraud Savvy” and wants you to follow these tips: Never give personal information …
The beginning of a new year is an appropriate time to review the old one. January 2nd also marked the first anniversary of The Current so it is also a good time to give our readers an update. Because we are an online newspaper (or “blog” if you prefer!), we …
Hastings Highlands Council has invited members of the public to a meeting on January 10 at 7 p.m. at Emond Hall, 33011 Highway 62 in Maynooth. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain feedback and discuss the impacts that legalized cannabis may have on the community and whether to …
During the weeks of December 17, 2018 to January 1, 2019 there were 231 calls for service, including the Whitney Detachment. There were twenty-one motor vehicle collisions, fourteen were animal related. The remaining collisions were minor, with no injuries. There were five domestic disputes, with two domestic disputes resulting in …
The fifth annual Opeongo Classic Loppet is scheduled for Saturday, January 26 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Event host Opeongo Hills Nordic Ski Club calls on all members, friends, family and any other person willing to volunteer their time and help make this happen. Loppet coordinator Peter Cruchet says …
OPP Bancroft Detachment reports that an 18-year-old woman was assaulted during an attempted robbery this morning, December 31. The attack occurred as she was exiting her vehicle on Hastings Street South, Bancroft. Emergency Medical Services transported the female to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The OPP seeks assistance in apprehending the …
The Current’s publishers extend the compliments of the season to our readers, with our very best wishes for a healthy and prosperous 2019. We also take this opportunity to thank all our readers both near and far for your support during the first year of our existence. Your many comments have been …
The Wilno Rink may be your last stop for Christmas shopping, but it can be your first stop for fun in the New Year. Work at the Wilno Rink remains on schedule and the building’s interior is being finished now. Volunteers hope to start flooding soon and provide great ice …
A story of old Many times it’s been told May I tell it once again To honour my Lord and King On this special day I would like to pay Homage to His name Worship Him with great acclaim Born in a lowly manger His only visitors strangers …
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) personnel from Pembroke visited Barry’s Bay during the week of December 10 following reports of an orphaned bear cub, but were unable to locate the animal at that time. Most bears in our area are in hibernation by now so the cub’s mother …
Dear Editor, As we enter these last dark days before Solstice and then Christmas, I am finding my curiosity aroused by a situation brought forward to me by several friends. Perhaps you can please explain to me why our MPP John Yakabuski had to step down from the cabinet position …
Ontario motorists woke up today to a new impaired driving regime. Police officers will now be able to demand a roadside breath sample from any lawfully stopped driver to determine whether a person has alcohol in their body without first having to suspect the motorist has been drinking. Until now, officers …
The Ontario Government is launching a celebration of local food in time for the holidays. As people prepare their holiday spread and festive treats they are invited to share their shots on social media as part of a Festive Local Food celebration. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs …
At the December 17 Council meeting, MV Council will consider a Resolution whether to permit the licensing of pot shops within the Township’s boundaries. The Current has therefore ended its online poll which has been running since September 16. Readers were asked, “Should Madawaska Valley allow cannabis retailers (pot shops) …
This picture was taken during the school year 1952-53 and it’s the Grade Four class. Please let the readership know if you spot an error and can make a correction. FRONT ROW: Bobby Crawford, Arthur Peplinskie, Roy Kulas, Tony Yantha, Leonard Stoppa, Ronald Chippior, Jimmy Shulist, David Biernaskie, Kenneth Kovalskie, …
