OPP seek public help to investigate break-in at church On Saturday, February 12, 2022, at approximately 1:00 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter to a church on Hartwig Street in the Township of Bonnechere Valley. Entry was gained …
Ontario residents should be on the lookout for romance fraudsters trying to swindle you out of your money and love. In 2021, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) received a significant increase in romance fraud reports amounting to $64.6 million in losses. In 2020, romance fraud reports amounted to $27.9 million in losses. These losses have …
The Premier’s Office distributed the following media release on Feb.14: Improvements in key indicators allowing province to safely ease public health measures sooner With key public health and health system indicators continuing to improve, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is cautiously and gradually …
OVCATA has been working closely with our local MPP and Active Transportation organizations around Ontario to improve road safety education and enforcement. Last summer OVCATA put together a proposal called “4 Wheels, 2 Wheels – Doing It Right” (see image below) and brought it to Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski as …
This is actually a newspaper clipping from the Barry’s Bay Review. It’s a high school hockey team in 1960 representing St. Joseph’s High School which was located where today’s Beer Store is. Next door was the arena (today’s Valu-Mart) and the picture does a good job of displaying the interior …
As the Freedom Convoy demonstrations continued in Ottawa and elsewhere throughout Canada, some Renfrew County residents staged their own protest against mandated Covid regulations. Madawaska Valley supporters were on hand along Hwy.17 at Pembroke when the Convoy rolled through on Jan.28, and while some have also participated in the protest …
This morning Premier Doug Ford declared a State of Emergency in Ontario. During his live announcement on YouTube he told participants of the Truckers for Freedom Convoy in Ottawa, at border crossings, that it is time to leave and take your children home. Ford said, “Your right to make a …
Editor’s Note: The following media release was distributed by the Ontario Ministry of Health on Feb.9. We encourage readers to ask your local retailer for a test kit, even if your community is not listed on the provincial website. For example, Madawaska Valley communities are not on the website but …
Prompted by a cloud of smoke, a Madawaska Valley resident called 9-1-1 to report a trailer on fire at a Combermere Road property on Saturday afternoon. A neighbour, who had also observed the smoke, arrived on the scene to help. MV Fire Department extinguished the fire, and Fire Chief Corwin …
As COVID-19 continues to extend its lifespan and mutate, among its many consequences is the fear of acute disruption in the food supply chain. With this in mind, The Current reached out to Barry’s Bay Metro for feedback on the local experience and spoke with co-owners Gerard O’Malley (above left) …
Described as a means of recognizing a person or group that achieves above and beyond expectations here in Madawaska Valley, the Above and Beyond program has been launched by the municipality. This month’s recipient of the honour is Barry’s Bay resident, Beth Hildebrandt. Above. Photo Facebook/Madawaska Valley The announcement on …
OPP Killaloe Detachment Stunt driving charge: On Thursday, January 27, 2022, shortly after 11:00 a.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a sport utility vehicle, (SUV) on Highway 60 in the Township of South Algonquin. The 36 year old driver …
St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) has been awarded the highest rating—Accredited with Exemplary Standing—from Accreditation Canada. Accreditation Canada surveyors assess organizations to ensure they are meeting the global standards that lead to safe, effective care. Above: Accreditation Surveyors Lynne Campkin, Donnalene Tuer-Hodes and Dr. Julie Lajoie (front row, left) are …
“Madawaska Valley offers good value to its rate payers” On January 27th Michael Wildman and David Reid of Municipal Government Wayfinders presented their Operational Service Delivery Review (SDR) to members of Madawaska Valley Council at a Special Council Meeting. Above photo: YouTube/Madawaska Valley. Wayfinders are consultants who prepare reports for …
A timely guide to enjoying the depths of winter here in the Valley. On the trails Sledders: Recent snowfall means that the hard-working volunteers from the Opeongo Snowbirds, Peterson Pathfinders and other local snowmobile clubs are working to groom trails throughout the Madawaska Valley. To offer your help, learn more …
