Category: Valley News
OPP seek public help following second suspicious fire at same Pembroke location
On November 19, 2019 at approximately 4:30 a.m. members of the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a fire in the parking lot of an apartment building on Bennett Street in the City of Pembroke. Construction debris in a utility trailer had caught fire …
Valley municipalities to collaborate on Community Safety and Well-being Plan
“It makes a lot of sense for the municipalities to work together,” Dr. Sullivan said. “Especially in rural areas, organizations which will be pertinent to the process almost always serve across multiple municipal boundaries. By working together municipalities can break down barriers, and help build community across the region.”
Help still needed to locate missing Pembroke teen
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment have today confirmed that they continue to search for missing 17-year-old Pembroke male, Tyson YAKABUSKIE (known to also use the surname LEMAIRE). Photo above Provincial Constable Shawn Peever today told The Current that the OPP investigation remains active and ongoing. He asked …
Dec.23
What’s in a name? According to a media release from Ontario’s Ministry of Government and Consumer Services, Olivia could be the baby name of the decade with nine years at the top of Ontario’s baby names list. From January, 2010 to December, 2018, Ontario has registered more than 8,300 baby girls named Olivia. Here are Ontario’s …
Climate Justice Climatique Pembroke to hold rally Dec.20
Climate Justice Climatique Pembroke (CJCP) plans to hold a Rally for our Planet this Friday, December 20 in front of Pembroke City Hall, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. This local, youth-led group invites everyone to attend who shares their concerns about protecting as much as possible of our local environment and communities …
Good causes abound in the Valley
Wherever you look in the Valley at this time of year you will find neighbours helping others in need; it’s truly the time for giving. Below The Current highlights just a few instances of old-fashioned Valley generosity witnessed during the past couple of weeks. On December 9 we reported …
MV Hospice values new volunteer recruits
Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care recently put out a call for new volunteers and received an excellent response. Hospice Clinical Director Karen Wagner said of the new arrivals, “Welcome everyone. Thank you for recognizing a need and stepping forward to be part of a team willing to help. Together we …
Dec.15
Catch The Ace progressive jackpot estimated at $20,000 The progressive jackpot in the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation weekly Catch the Ace Lottery just keeps on growing. The Weekly Prize for Week #11 is estimated at $1,215 and if the Ace of Spades is found, the Total Winnings will be …
December message from John Yakabuski MPP
MPP John Yakabuski, pictured above at Santa Claus Parade in Barry’s Bay (photo Sharon Gardiner), has sent this December message to Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke residents: I’m always excited when I have the opportunity to talk about forestry, one of the bedrock industries in the province of Ontario and certainly one that played …
Government attacks black market by increasing number of legal pot shops
The Ontario government announced yesterday that it is taking steps to move to an open market for retail cannabis stores starting January 2020. It is achieving this by removing the cap on the number of private cannabis stores in the province and eliminating pre-qualification requirements for prospective retailers. Previously prospective …
Hospital pulls rezoning application after hearing residents’ objections
On the agenda for Madawaska Valley’s Council in Committee meeting of December 3rd was an application for zoning by-law amendment in respect of 20 St. Francis Memorial Drive from Residential to Community Facility. The residence in question is opposite St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) and the application by SFMH to …
MV Council hears benefits of Active Transportation
At the Council in Committee meeting held on December 3rd, members of council listened to a presentation made on behalf of the Ottawa Valley Cycling and Active Transportation Alliance (OVCATA). The Alliance was represented by Ish Theilheimer and Robert Howe, and they were accompanied by Deanne Farrar, owner of Ottawa …
Laurentian Valley Reeve Debbie Robinson is new Renfrew County Warden
Township of Laurentian Valley Reeve Debbie Robinson formally took the Oath of Office at today’s session of County Council and assumes the Office of the Warden of the County of Renfrew for a one-year term. Warden Robinson was elected by her peers amongst County Council, and defeated Councillor Tom Peckett …
Fine weather aids enjoyment of traditional Christmas events in the Bay
First came the new lighting on the main street to create a festive atmosphere for Moonlight Madness. Next came the Angels to light the memorial Tree of Lights at the Railway Station. Finally, last Saturday came the annual Santa Claus Parade. The combination was a terrific trio that heralded the …