The Peter J. Marshall Innovation Award Jury presented its highest award to Renfrew County for its Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre, which launched only two weeks after the World Health Organization declared the pandemic in March 2020. The Plaque Award was presented at the 2021 AMO Conference, held entirely online. …
A Superior Court judge has thrown out an application by Madawaska Valley Council and the Township (the “Defendants”) to impose a gag order on The Current and its owners (the “Plaintiffs”). The Court had been asked by the Defendants to halt the Plaintiffs’ lawsuit which alleges abuse of power and …
Snap federal election called for Sept.20 This morning’s news from Ottawa confirms that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called a snap election in hopes of attracting enough voters to give the Liberals a majority government. Governor General Mary Simon approved his request that she dissolved parliament at a meeting at …
On August 10, 2021 shortly after 9:30 p.m. members from the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of an assault at Woodview Lane in the Town of Bancroft. OPP officers attended the area and located three injured adults. Two of the injured persons were …
After nearly six months at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 406 in Barry’s Bay, the Barry’s Bay COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic will relocate to St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) as of Thursday, August 19. Since the Clinics opened in March, a staggering 11,455 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered by …
On Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at approximately 3:55 p.m. members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious single vehicle collision on Foymount Road, near Opeongo Road, in the Township of Bonnechere Valley. Investigation has revealed the driver of the pick-up truck was travelling …
News of Premier Bill Davis’ passing has provoked tributes and reminiscences from many who were affected by him during his premiership from 1971 to 1985. Some of them recall his caring personality, good humour and integrity, a combination of attributes that are sadly lacking in many political leaders today. When …
The following release was received from Renfrew County and District Health Unit at 4:10 p.m. on Aug.11 A heat warning has been issued for areas in Renfrew County and District today and Thursday, with expected maximum temperatures reaching the low thirties, with a humidex over 40 degrees. It is important …
The Ontario government is supporting an investment of $12.7 million by St. Francis Herb Farm (SFHF) to help strengthen local manufacturing, create good jobs, and attract investment to Barry’s Bay and the surrounding region. Through the Regional Development Program, the province is investing $1 million in this Ottawa Valley business, …
The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding motorists and passengers to Lock It OR Lose It when it comes to their vehicles and valuables as part of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police’s (OACP) Lock It OR Lose It campaign. On Saturday July …
Madawaska Valley Fire Chief Corwin Quade has informed The Current that the fire ban in the municipality is lifted, with effect from tonight Aug.9. This means that nighttime burning — with a permit — is now allowed. Fires may only be lit from two hours before sunset and must be …
And the winner is … Lady Luck has been smiling on Valley folks recently. Not only does Barry’s Bay have a new Lotto Max Millionaire in Frederick Hubbard, but the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s weekly Catch The Ace Lottery has been enriching local winners every Thursday — like Dot …
A reception, activities, and even a new podcast will mark its diamond anniversary Despite the challenges brought on by the COVID pandemic, the Madawaska Valley Public Library (MVPL) is marking its 60th anniversary next week and will use this milestone to celebrate with the community it serves, including an outdoor …
In a video released Aug.6 Dr. Rob Cushman, Acting Medical Officer of Health for Renfrew County and District urged residents to get vaccinated – especially those in the western end of the county. Citing Barry’s Bay as a case study, Cushman said the Delta Variant of COVID-19 has had “a …
This bulletin was released by Renfrew County & District Health Unit at 1:35 p.m. on Aug.5 Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall warning due to a Hepatitis A outbreak. Based on CFIA’s investigation findings, various frozen mangos from Nature’s Touch Frozen Food Inc. have likely been …
