Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) has released its Annual Report 2018 which provides a summary of activities, achievements and information about the work RCDHU has undertaken over the course of the 2018 year. The report includes information about programs and services, as well as the planning and advocacy …
It was a day for fun, music and many memories as Valley folk and visitors gathered to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Barry’s Bay Railway Station on September 28. Attendees were reminded of its importance, not just locally but globally. Station Keeper President Joanne Olsen said in her welcoming …
This Thursday October 3 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. the Madawaska Valley Food Bank will host an Open House for the public at 19460 Opeongo Line, Barry’s Bay (the former Sweet Memories Candy Shoppe). Everyone is welcome to attend and learn more about the work done by this organization. …
Catch The Ace lottery returns The third round of St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s popular Catch The Ace lottery begins soon with the $5 tickets going on sale as of this Friday, October 4. The first weekly draw will take place at the Ash Grove Inn on Thursday, October 10 …
The Alice May was christened in a ceremonial ‘launch’ at Shaw Woods on September 27, 2019 during National Forest Week by Bonnie Eldridge, Tom Pender and John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry. The boat has come to rest in a forest because she is a replica of an …
The threat of rain did not deter these riders from participating in this year’s Memorial Trail Ride on September 22. Photo above shows organizer Linda Leonard leading riders Cari Burchat (left), Jo Friese and Jannelle Geiger (all photos Sharon Gardiner). The 90 minute trail ride set off from the Wilno …
During the week September 16 – September 22, 2019 there were 96 calls for service for the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), including the Whitney Detachment. There were six motor vehicle collisions, two were animal related. There were five domestic disputes and one domestic dispute which resulted …
ATV News The Renfrew County ATV Club announces that thanks to a collaboration of the Ontario Federation of ATV Clubs (OFATV), Ontario Ministry of Transportation and the OPP, a new tri-fold brochure has been developed. The publication replaces the older Smart Ride Safe Ride booklet. Click HERE or on the …
Valley entrepreneurs launching a new enterprise (or expanding an existing business in operation for less than five years) have until September 29 to register for Starter Company Plus. The program, funded by the Province and delivered by Enterprise Renfrew County (ERC), is designed to provide business training for local business …
After conflicting accounts, a Toronto audio forensic laboratory has confirmed there was indeed a death threat levelled against The Current’s publisher Roger Paul by Councillor Ernie Peplinski in a public council meeting on February 7, contradicting claims made by Mayor Kim Love who said there was no evidence of a …
It may be politically expedient for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant to do so, but she knows a thing or two about shining a light on new local businesses. While shopping at Afelskie’s in Barry’s Bay recently she picked up a print copy of The Current and this prompted her to …
Twenty years of twisting is a long time for any career and Barry’s Bay balloon artist, Terry Newcombe, has decided to retire. He told The Current he wants to train his replacement so that Valley kids of all ages will not lose out at future events when they can’t find …
During the weeks of September 3, 2019 – September 15, 2019 there were 155 calls for service for the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), including the Whitney Detachment. There were eight motor vehicle collisions, three were animal related. There were nine domestic disputes, four which resulted in …
The planned power outage last Sunday morning did not stop 48 keen participants from completing the Terry Fox Run in Barry’s Bay. After worries that the lack of power for the second consecutive year would have a negative effect on the event, organizer Colette Mantifel was relieved that many people …
The Boards of Directors of St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) and Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH) have today issued the following announcement. In order to fulfill their responsibilities to ensure the continued progress and success of RVH and SFMH into the future, the respective Boards of Directors have announced approval of …
