Wishing you a very Merry Christmas
From all of us at The Current, our sincere wishes for a peaceful and healthy Christmas and New Year. Photo courtesy whitearrowshome.com
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Renfrew County and District increases vaccine capacity
Renfrew County and District Covid-19 Vaccine Communications Committee distributed the following on Dec.22: The Renfrew County and District Health Unit is pleased to announce that it, with the support of partner organizations, has doubled its vaccination efforts in the past week alone. Furthermore, beginning December 23rd, the Pembroke vaccination site …
Barry’s Bay Beer Store successful bottle drive for local healthcare
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation. Staff at the Barry’s Bay Beer Store turned empties into donations for St. Francis Memorial Hospital this past July. An amazing $3,764.95 was raised in the month-long bottle drive, a corporate initiative to support local healthcare and front line workers during these challenging times. …
Generic cold and flu meds recalled by Health Canada
Health Canada issued a recall of several generic over-the-counter powdered cold and flu medications on December 20, 2021. The products, made by CellChem Pharmaceuticals Inc., are marketed for adults and children 12 years of age or older under several pharmacy store brands such as Biomedic, Pharmasave, Rexall, Teva, Life Brand …
Killaloe OPP charge two following armed home invasion
On Monday, November 1, 2021, at approximately 2:45 a.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an armed robbery at a residence in the Township of Bonnechere Valley. An unknown person entered the residence armed with a firearm and demanded cash. The victim was …
Health Unit asks RCD residents for patience
Renfrew County and Distribt Health Unit released the following on Dec.17: Effective Monday, December 20th, the Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) and its partners will be expanding eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccination third dose (booster) in line with the province, meaning that everyone 18 years of age and …
Barry’s Bay Legion Ladies Auxiliary celebrates 60th Anniversary year
60th Anniversary of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 406, Barry’s Bay, Ontario The Royal Canadian Legion Barry’s Bay Branch 406, has had the assistance of the Ladies Auxiliary since May 18, 1961. It started a few weeks earlier, on April 23rd of that year, when interested …
Tips for a safe holiday from MV Fire Chief
Madawaska Valley Fire Chief Corwin Quade offers these fire safety tips to ensure that everyone in your household enjoys a safe Christmas: If you have a real tree in your home, when you bring it to the house cut a little off the bottom to make it fresh. Water your …
Welcome to synodality
The diocese of Pembroke, like dioceses all over the world, has just launched a process called “synod.” If successful, this initiative of Pope Francis could be one of the most important reforms in the history of the Catholic Church, equal to the renewal brought about by the Vatican II Council …
Boosters to be available three months after second dose
The following was received from the Province of Ontario on Dec.15, 2021 To protect Ontario’s progress in the fight against COVID-19 and safeguard the province’s hospitals and intensive care units (ICUs) in the face of the rapidly-spreading Omicron variant, the Ontario government is rapidly accelerating its booster dose rollout by …
Divisional Court blocks BLR Council from filling Budarick’s seat until her appeal is heard
The fate of a Brudenell Lyndoch and Raglan Council seat is in limbo following the decision of an Ontario court released on December 6, 2021. Madam Justice Ryan Bell dismissed Budarick’s request for a stay , stating in her decision, “Ms. Budarick has not shown that it is in the …
Bluebird Collective pops up from creative collision
A new retail outlet arrived on Opeongo Line in Barry’s Bay this month – just in time to help with your Christmas shopping. In what Sigrid Geddes and Amber Flokstra Radema refer to as a “creative collision” the two women decided to combine their mutual need for a high street …
Killaloe OPP warn of the 12 Scams of the Holiday Season
Investigators with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, along with members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind community members of the following 12 scams of the holidays. The spirit of the holidays is a time of giving for most but, for scammers, it is …
Emergency warming centre at Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre opened by MV
Due to the strong winds on Saturday, December 11, 2021, many areas within the Township of Madawaska Valley have lost power, with anticipated restored power scheduled for Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Hydro crews are busy accessing and repairing broken lines and poles. We understand that there are still hundreds without power, …
Our rollercoaster ride to a family Christmas
Last minute surprises are the unwelcome add-ons of this COVID-19 pandemic, especially when travel is involved. Any journey is rife with potential hazards, but our recent experience proves international flights are particularly challenging in terms of uncertainty, disappointment and unexpected changes. All this by way of explanation for why there …