The uncertainty of these times can be scary for anyone, but parents of young children and expectant parents tell us they feel the strain. In response to the emergency restrictions because of the pandemic, Community Resource Centre (CRC) in Killaloe has switched to a virtual format so that it can …
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) remind you to exercise caution as bears begin to come out of hibernation this spring. Black bears waking up from hibernation are faced with a scarcity of natural food sources, leading them to look for food in …
The Current prints this letter from a seasonal resident of Madawaska Valley who expresses concerns about local municipal response to the pandemic. Dear Editor, My husband and I care very much about our Madawaska Valley community – our friends and neighbours and family – so we are staying away for …
This long weekend grocery store workers get a break This long weekend the grocery stores in Barry’s Bay will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, so that the front line workers can enjoy some much-needed rest. Thank you to essential workers who keep our grocery stores safe and …
The mental health and addictions services have been considered as essential by the Province of Ontario, and the majority of agencies have been able to adopt virtual support/counselling/therapy in order to continue their work. In Renfrew County staff of the various mental health and addiction agencies have adopted phone, video …
Editor’s note: Scroll down for further information on this topic, including news just in from the OPP. With spring weather and a long weekend looming, some people get itchy feet. But the advice is that the best way to have a great weekend is to Stay Home! Stay Safe! Does …
For the first time in the Township’s history, today’s Special Council Meeting of Madawaska Valley was livestreamed on YouTube with all members of Council participating via online videoconference. Shown above with hands raised are members of Council voting electronically in favour of passing their first By-Law in this way. Meeting …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) reported at 12:00 p.m. today (April 7) that the number of positive cases of COVID-19 has risen to 10. The death toll in the region remains at 1. These numbers should be viewed against this background: 560 tests conducted to date 395 negative …
On Thursday, March 27th, 2020 the Rotary Club of Arnprior donated $10,700, in the form of food, gas and supply gift cards to the County of Renfrew Ontario Works office. (Gift cards above, photo Rotary Club of Arnprior) The Rotary Club began fundraising last spring to raise money for flood …
With warmer weather coming, the Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the public of the extension of the Declaration of Emergency. This extension includes the closure of outdoor recreation amenities. No person shall enter or use the following outdoor recreational amenities except for a maintenance, …
The provincial government is offering direct financial support to parents while Ontario schools and child care centres remain closed as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. The new Support for Families initiative offers a one-time payment of $200 per child 0 to 12 years of age, and $250 for those …
The online application portal for Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) is open as of today April 6. The CERB provides financial support to employed and self-employed Canadians who are directly affected by COVID-19. It provides a payment of $2,000 for a 4-week period (the same as $500 a week) …
By now, you’ve been flooded with information about how the COVID-19 pandemic is rolling out across the world. There are lots of tragic stories, but also accounts of how this crisis is bringing people together, from helping to create and distribute supplies, to checking in on the most vulnerable people …
The following update was issued by Corwin Quade, Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) for Madawaska Valley Township: April 2, 2020 To date, the spring melt in Renfrew County has been gradual due to favourable temperatures (warm days and cool nights) combined with minimal precipitation. Water levels are staying within the …
The Current has received the following letter from a reader: Don’t Hesitate, Your Food Bank Is Here Going to a food bank for the first time may not be an easy thing. Asking for help never is. This may be the first time you realized that there just isn’t enough …
