The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) has seized illegal drugs in Pembroke. On January 20, 2021, as part of an ongoing investigation, CSCU members, assisted by members of the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and OPP Canine Unit, executed search warrants simultaneously at apartments …
Now that we are in a stricter provincial lockdown to halt the spread of COVID-19, some of us wonder what businesses are open and what services we can access. Dental hygiene appointments are among those services that many people are so unsure about. Yes, dental hygiene appointments are allowed The …
During Ontario’s stay-at-home orders, the Barry’s Bay Legion building is closed to the public; but rest assured Legion members are continuing to serve local veterans and the community. Branch 406 President Heather Poliquin provides both an update on plans for 2021 and a summary of the last year. Coming in …
The following information was received on Jan.21 from John Yakabuski, MPP Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke: Ontario’s Digital Main Street Program and Student Digital Service Squads were launched as a $57 million partnership between the Ontario and federal governments. This partnership is helping to connect tech-savvy students, providing $2,500 in government grants and online …
A media release received at 11:45 a.m. on Jan.21 from Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) reads as follows: Today, RCDHU is reporting that of the 297 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Renfrew County and District (RCD), 290 people have recovered. Sadly, RCDHU is also confirming …
In a wide-ranging interview with The Current, Madawaska Valley Fire Chief Corwin Quade discussed Fire Department news and proudly displayed the many features of the South Hall’s new Fire Rescue Truck. Quade said the new Rescue Truck was worth waiting for, especially as it represents extremely good value to the …
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation Thanks to the incredible support of the community, the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation is pleased to report that it has surpassed its Tree of Lights goal to raise $70,000 for local healthcare. The 2020 campaign theme was Give the Gift of Healing, …
The Dementia Society’s new Make a Connection Take a Break Program—serving Ottawa, Renfrew, Prescott-Russell and Lanark Counties—creates new virtual and in-person social connections for people living with dementia in the pandemic. The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County continues the fight against social isolation for people living with dementia …
The following media release received Jan.22 from the County of Renfrew provides links so essential service providers can apply for Emergency Child Care. The Province of Ontario and the County of Renfrew are working together to support essential and critical service workers during the COVID-19 outbreak. As part of the …
Two fatal snowmobile incidents over the weekend have the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) warning snowmobilers to stay off frozen waterways, while the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) urges them to stay off closed OFSC trails. With Snowmobile Safety Week (January 16-24, 2021) now underway, the OPP is reporting that six people …
Winter is a great time for reading; there’s nothing like curling up in a comfy chair with a good book and a hot beverage on a cold day. And in a pandemic winter, with its lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, there’s even more incentive to hunker down and read. The good news is …
The following is a joint media release received Jan.18 from St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) and Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU). It provides an update to our article dated Jan.11. As COVID-19 cases continue to increase across Ontario and beyond, the number of Renfrew County COVID cases is …
To help the Visutskie family of Wilno after house fire A Community account has been opened at the Northern Credit Union in Barry’s Bay at 19630 Opeongo Line. Donations can be sent by e-transfer or dropping into the Northern Credit Union in Barry’s Bay and asking to make a deposit …
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting that Ontarians voluntarily comply with the new Stay-at-Home Order to limit mobility outside their homes, except for essential reasons, to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Enforcement and fines OPP officers will enforce the Stay-at-Home Order, under the Emergency Management and Civil …
The following information was received Jan.15, 2021 from Melissa Marquardt, Tourism Development Officer, Ottawa Valley Tourist Association. See below for details of a new Capital Projects funding stream (TRIP-Capital Projects Stream) being delivered by Ontario Highlands Tourism Organization (OHTO), as well as links to the recently opened Small Business Support Program with the Ontario government …
