Eve Barnes of Ottawa/Round Lake Centre(above) received $70,446.50 on June 13 from her winning ticket which was drawn on Thursday June 8 in the popular Catch The Ace lottery. The Ace of Spades was hidden behind envelope #28. The winning amount represents the Week 35 weekly prize of $2,408.00 plus …
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation Barry’s Bay Tim Hortons exceeded their goal to sell 5,000 cookies during this year’s Smile Cookie Week from May 1 to 7. A total of $9,632.53 was raised through the sale of $1.50 cookies and, new this year, Smile Cookie pins. Money will …
Editorial On April 5 2021 The Current drew its readers’ attention to an article published by the Canadian Anti-Hate Network (CAHN) which focused on Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College (SWC) policies and the College’s links to conspiracy theorists. It mentioned its anti-LGBTQ policies and its links through faculty members …
Reserve your butterfly for the upcoming Memorial Butterfly Release Submitted by St.Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation Choosing hospice care is never an easy decision. But for Catherine Rose Ethier-Etmanski (or “Casha” to everyone who knew her) it was something she knew was right for her. She had heard many positive stories …
At this morning’s Council in Committee meeting in Barry’s Bay, Madawaska Valley Council heard from a delegation opposing their Resolution last month to declare the month of June as Pride Month in the municipality and to project an image of the Pride flag on the digital screen outside the Paul …
Open Letter in response to anti-Pride Petition Dear Mayor and Council, It has recently come to my attention that a delegation has requested that the council rescind its decision to recognize June as pride month in Madawaska Valley, describing the decision as ‘controversial’ and complaining about lack of public consultation. …
In the past two weeks Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) has issued two important safety announcements. Overdose Alert Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) and the County of Renfrew Paramedic Service are alerting residents about an increase in overdoses across Renfrew County and District (RCD). Acting Commander, …
Madawaska Valley Council will receive a delegation from some residents at Tuesday’s Council in Committee meeting who disagree with Council’s decision to display the Pride flag this month on the new digital sign at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre in Barry’s Bay. MV Council voted in favour of the …
In response to readers’ concern about a possible recent increase in drug overdoses in the Valley, The Current reached out to Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU). The Health Unit told The Current that while the threshold for issuing an alert has not been reached, RCDHU continues to monitor …
A post-mortem examination is being conducted today for the victims of a double homicide in Pembroke. On May 22, 2023, shortly before 3:00 a.m., officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment responded to a residence on Mackay Street, where two people were located with life-threatening injuries. Both individuals were …
Two dead in Pembroke – third victim with life-threatening injuries The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating the homicide deaths of two individuals in Pembroke. Officers were called to a residence on Mackay Street shortly before 3:00 a.m. on May 22, 2023, where police …
On May 2nd, MPP John Yakabuski met with the team at Township of South Algonquin Public Library-Madawaska Branch, to hear about the impact of a $13,000 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) in 2022. The grant was used to purchase Chromebooks, C-Pen Readers, Blue Yeti Microphones, …
The following Open Letter was received from Pflag Renfrew County on May 16. On May 17, people around the world observe International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB). This year’s theme of “together always: united in diversity,” is an urgent reminder of the power of solidarity to push back …
Submitted by Renfrew County District School Board On May 12 Student Senators representing every secondary school in the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) held the end of year Student Senate meeting in a committee room of the Senate of Canada building. Highlights of the trip include meeting dignitaries, a …
The Current received the following media release from the Renfrew County Health Coalition on May 8. Renfrew County is calling code red on the healthcare system proposed by the province’s Bill 60, which allows for private companies to arrange healthcare services with less qualified health caregivers, less transparency and less …
