CTV confirms broadcast of false accusation against Patrick Brown

By now, everyone knows about the sexual misconduct allegations made against former provincial PC leader, Patrick Brown, which resulted in his resignation just 5 months before the provincial election. The allegations were first revealed by CTV. Now, however, new statements from one of the two women who accused Brown of …

Porch Views: Who is a local? Diversity or division in the Madawaska Valley

At the end of last month’s piece I included the title of this one to encourage return readers. The topic certainly touched a nerve because the majority of online comments were anticipating this column. Comments included: We moved to Wilno in ’76 and still aren’t considered local; If your grandparents were …

Lake Associations

Carson Lake  Photo: Harrison Haines   Growing up, I was very fortunate to have spent summers at my parent’s cottage on Lake Simcoe. So my love for cottaging, swimming and being near water has been ingrained into my well being throughout my life. But back then, we took the lake …

Why do we heat with wood?

A view through the glass door of an efficient wood stove  Photo: John Gulland Saving money is part of it, but there is much more to like about a wood fire   Because it is February, you might be getting fed up lugging firewood around and feeding a wood heater’s endless …

Decision on railway station

Doug De La Matter addresses MV Council Feb. 5 2018 At a packed meeting today after listening to a delegation from Doug De La Matter of the Madawaska Valley Culture and Heritage Society (MVCHS), Madawaska Valley Council passed the following motion: “It is agreed in principle that the Township of …

MV committees discuss artists’ payments and Artisans Festival

Local artists and the annual Artisans Festival were discussed during committee meetings in Madawaska Valley Township this week. On Jan. 29th Acting Interim Treasurer, Ross Jeffrey gave a progress report to the Finance & Administration Committee about the remaining unpaid consignment payments for artists’ work sold at the Railway Station …

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