Voters in Madawaska Valley have reason to be grateful for their Public Library and their local Legion. As in many previous election campaigns, Madawaska Valley Public Library and the Royal Canadian Legion Barry’s Bay Branch 406 have combined forces to host an All Candidates Meeting. The event allows voters to …
Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care offers two grief retreats for widowed adults this October, and spaces are filling up says Jenna Stamplicoski, Bereavement Services and Volunteer Coordinator at MVHPC. The Men’s Day Retreat for Widowed Men will take place on October 15, followed by a Widowed Women Grief Retreat from …
Cheryl Gallant, Member of Parliament for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, has written to the Minister of Industry urging the federal government to ensure that a dedicated portion of funding under the Regional Tariff Response Initiative is directed to small businesses with annual revenues of less than $1 million through Canada’s network of Community …
Editor’s Note: Shelley Maika, candidate for Councillor in Madawaska Valley, responded to The Current’s request with the following statement: Why am I running for Council? Madawaska Valley is my home as it was to generations before me. I care deeply about my home and the people in it. As someone …
The Week 19 winner was Sharon Greer of Barry’s Bay. Sharon works at Lorraine’s Pharmacy, but purchased her lucky ticket at the Barry’s Bay Shell. She chose envelope number 18 because that’s her granddaughter’s birthday. The Eight – not the Ace! – of Spades was hiding behind that envelope! Although Sharon didn’t find the Ace of Spades, she’s …
Editor’s note: Mary Blank, candidate for Mayor in Madawaska Valley, has provided the following statement in response to The Current’s request: It has been an honour and a privilege serving our community for the last four years as your elected Councillor in the Township of the Madawaska Valley. My roots …
Editor’s note: Roger Prince, candidate for Mayor in Madawaska Valley, has provided the following statement in response to The Current’s request. This article was amended 16 Sept.2026 when he submitted a clarification about his experience on Durham Hospice board. Thank you for allowing all candidates to share their backgrounds, experience, …
Madawaska Valley Gardening Club holds their fall Plant Sale at Zurakowski Park in Barry’s Bay on Saturday Sept.12 9am-12pm. It’s a great opportunity for amazing gardening deals on perennials, shrubs, trees and houseplants. You can donate plants on site 8am-9am. Sale proceeds support MV Gardening Club’s community beautification and education …
Editor’s Note: Patrick Zelney, candidate for Councillor in Madawaska Valley, provided the following statement in response to The Current’s request: My roots run deep in the Valley. I’m a third-generation Valley boy. My uncle built the first motel here, the one now known as the Pinewood Inn. As a young …
Editor’s Note: Fatima Bint Abdul-Muqit responded to The Current’s request with the following statement about her candidacy for Councillor in Madawaska Valley: Fatimah Bint Abdul-Muqit has announced her candidacy for Madawaska Valley Town Council in the 2026 municipal election. The Township has certified Fatimah Bint Abdul Muqit as a candidate for …
Editor’s Note: Noel Fenech responded to The Current’s request with the following statement about his candidacy for Councillor in Madawaska Valley: My name is Emanuel Fenech, although most people know me as Noel, a nickname I received as a child because my birthday is so close to Christmas. I was …
The 33rd annual Take Back the Night March hosted by Renfrew County Sexual Assault and Rape Crisis Support Centre will take place on Thursday, September 17, in Barry’s Bay. Participants should gather at Water Tower Park, 20 Mahon St., beginning at 6:30 pm. The march will begin at approximately 7:30 …
Lisa Hildebrandt has put her name forward for a seat on Council in Madawaska Valley Township. She has submitted the following to The Current’s invitation to share with our readers her aims and aspirations: I was born and raised in the Madawaska Valley, and I care deeply about both its future …
Labour Day weekend traditionally marks the end of summer, but by no means is it a signal that events in the Valley will decrease. The Current is pleased to remind you of some upcoming local happenings. The Seed and Stone Farmstand will be open this Saturday from 10am-12pm at 809 …
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is counting on everyone this long weekend to make safety a priority on roads, trails and waterways. Over the last 10 years, Labour Day weekend has seen more collisions and fatalities on OPP-patrolled roads, trails and waterways than any other long weekend. Since 2015, there …
