On February 20th Councillor Joseph Olsheski tendered his resignation from Madawaska Valley Township Council effective March 15th. In October 2022 Olsheski became the youngest-serving councillor ever elected in Madawaska Valley. In his letter of resignation, he gave as his reasons the increased personal workload he has been subject to in …
On February 26th the publisher of The Eganville Leader, Gerald Tracey, announced that with effect from February 28th 2026 The Leader will close down. He stated that the decision, which was the most difficult he has ever had to make, resulted from two factors: health and age. He disclosed that …
Inspired by hints of spring Valley residents welcome March, even if it did come in “like a lion” and we look forward to spring time later in the month. Our gardeners have a host of “seedy” activities on their calendars: International Women’s Day Saturday, Mar.8th is the 2025 date to …
Here are the unofficial results for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, as announced by Elections Ontario: The successful candidate, Billy Denault (PC Party), will be the new MPP representing Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke According to Elections Ontario, in the last provincial election in 2022, Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke had a 46.38 percent voter turnout, slightly higher than the provincial average …
KHR man found deceased in Round Lake An 80-year-old man from Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards Township is deceased after the Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) he was driving broke through the ice and sank in Round Lake. On the afternoon of February 24, 2025, at approximately 1:15 p.m. the individual was …
A House of Commons petition to revoke the Canadian citizenship of Elon Musk has been started by Qualia Reed, an author from Nanaimo, British Columbia. As reported by The Current in our November 13, 2024 e-Newsletter (see LINK), Musk is a Canadian citizen. Reed’s petition was filed on February 20th …
The general consensus among audience members was disappointment that half of the candidates on the ballot for February 27th were missing in action at yesterday’s meeting. The ones who attended are shown above. From left, Kevin Holm – Ontario Party, Marshall Buchanan – New Democratic Party, Oliver Jones – Liberal …
Provincial election candidates meeting tonight A public all-candidates’ meeting is scheduled for tonight (Feb. 20) beginning at 6:30 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion in Barry’s Bay. Valley Gazette reporter Rob Fisher will put pre-submitted questions to the candidates. The meeting format does not include taking questions from the floor …
Did you know that: Pretty depressing, right? And unfortunately, it is not going to get better any time soon. In fact, it could get a lot worse due to economic pressures from our southern neighbour. However, as my mother used to say, “When you get served lemons, make lemonade!! SWLT …
Due to the severity of the ongoing winter storm, all Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) schools and work sites will be closed today, Thursday, February 13, 2025. This decision was made in the interest of student and staff safety as hazardous conditions continue across the region. Schools closed today: Families can …
OPP warns of red flags in romance scams this Valentine’s Day With Valentine’s Day approaching, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is raising awareness about romance fraud, which continues to cause significant emotional and financial harm to Canadians. In 2024, Canadians reported losing over $58.4 million to romance fraud and $310 …
A group of non-profit organizations and businesses based in British Columbia has injected new hope into the quest for affordable housing in Renfrew County. In December, Keith Gordon of Anhart Solutions in Vancouver contacted Brian Abdallah, Deputy Mayor of Pembroke and a member of the Affordable Housing Alliance of the …
The Madawaska Valley Gardening Club has an important message for Valley gardeners. Due to the upcoming provincial election event, the Club’s February General Meeting is postponed to Thurs. March 6th, 7:30 pm at Opeongo Seniors’ Centre. Please spread the word, especially to those who do not have regular access to the internet. Meeting Topic: Tomatoes: …
Both WANTED individuals now in custody A second individual, wanted in connection with a violent home invasion in Pembroke on February 7, 2025, has been arrested by officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Arrest warrants had earlier been issued and both wanted …
An individual wanted on an arrest warrant for a serious incident in Pembroke, was located and arrested by the ROPE squad (OPP). Quinton Racine, a 26-year-old male, from Westmeath was located and arrested just after 11:45 am on February 9, 2025 at an address in Pembroke. The accused will remain …
