The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wants to wish every Ontarian a happy Valentine’s Day, except for the romance scammers! The OPP and our law enforcement partners continue to see the devastating effects associated to romances frauds, from financial losses to significant mental health trauma. According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre …
Rural communities everywhere struggle to find medical personnel – just a few days ago The Current fielded yet another call from a Madawaska Valley resident on the subject – but one small Cornish town is using a music video to attract a GP. As I am in the UK at …
Submitted by Renfrew County and District Health Unit on Feb.10 Further to the Overdose Alert that was issued on January 02, 2023, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) and local Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are alerting residents about a small cluster of suspected overdose-related deaths that have occurred over …
Editor’s Note: Madawaska Valley Township has re-scheduled the Public Meeting on Development Charges for Monday, March 6, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. The Current has just received a notice from the Township of Madawaska Valley that tonight’s Public Meeting on the proposed Development Charges has been cancelled. We will notify readers …
Editorial Last August the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) published a report on the cost of municipal insurance. It said, “Rising municipal insurance costs continue to be a major concern for AMO members. Many municipalities in Ontario are reporting increases of more than 20 percent. These costs are being driven …
Barry’s Bay shed fire sparks OPP investigation Killaloe OPP is investigating a mischief to property incident involving an abandoned shed. On February 2, 2023, shortly after 6:30 p.m., police responded to a mischief call at an abandoned shed on Pinecrest Avenue in the Township of Madawaska Valley. Unknown persons lit …
Submitted by Lynn Jones of the Ottawa River Institute “Native plants” are trees, shrubs and wildflowers that have been present in the landscape for thousands of years. Cutting edge research tells us these native plants have a very powerful ability to boost biodiversity. Above left: Leaves of White Oak, a …
Members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person after an investigation into an allegation of voyeurism. On February 2, 2023, OPP began an investigation into a report of voyeurism that occurred in Renfrew County. The Renfrew County Crime Unit assisted with the investigation which …
Lorraine Finn of Barry’s Bay received the Ontario Senior Achievement Award on Monday, Jan.31 2023 in Toronto from Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell and Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, at a recognition ceremony in the Lieutenant Governor’s Suite. She was grateful also to receive in-person congratulations from Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP …
At 5:16 pm on Friday, Feb.3 firefighters from both Halls of the Madawaska Valley Fire Dept. were despatched to a fire on Annie Mayhew Road in Combermere. On arrival, they found the house fully engulfed in flames and called for mutual assistance from the Brudenell Lyndoch Raglan Fire Dept. In …
On Thursday, Feb.2 the Madawaska Valley Fire Department was despatched to a structure fire in the 100 block of Pinecrest Avenue in Barry’s Bay. The call came at 5:34 pm and firefighters were on the scene in the Sandhill area of the village within five minutes to quickly contain the …
Extreme cold – are you prepared? Renfrew County and District Health Unit has circulated tips to reduce health risks and stay safe if you must be outdoors during this week’s deep freeze: CHCR pancake breakfast Killaloe’s community radio station is hosting a pancake breakfast this Sunday, Feb.5 from 9am to …
Members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person after an investigation into an allegation of online luring. In November 2022, OPP began an investigation into a report of online child luring that occurred in Renfrew County. As a result, police arrested and charged …
Almost half a century has passed since the first spark of community spirit and volunteerism manifested a weekend music festival in the Killaloe hills. Hosted on the farm of Fern Zadra, this event was the catalyst for a community vision and the undertaking to host and organize an annual festival …
Outdoors that polar vortex is creating plenty of chills. Indoors, though, things are heating up thanks to the Madawaska Valley Public Library in Barry’s Bay. Maybe you’re at home enjoying your borrowed book, e-book or DVD or maybe you’re visiting the Library to participate in an activity. Either way, this …
