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 …
Madawaska Valley Public Library offers a busy line-up of activities and events for you and your family members during February. First up, here are some of the options for children and parents, both at the Library and at home: The Library offers special programming for adults too: Reminder of Library …
As first reported by The Trillium, it has come to our campaign’s attention that some political parties, including Doug Ford’s Conservatives, may be directing that their candidates refrain from participating in local all candidates’ meetings and debates as they have in previous election campaigns. This approach prevents local voters from …
Arrest warrants have been issued for two people, wanted in connection with a violent home invasion in Pembroke. On Friday, February 7, 2025, shortly after 1:30 a.m., officers with the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a home on Gordon Street. Two men …
As Ontario prepares for a new provincial election, the Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations (FOCA) urges candidates and policymakers to prioritize critical issues affecting the province’s waterfront communities. FOCA’s new document, Sustaining Ontario’s Waterfront Communities: A Vision for Growth and Stewardship, outlines key policy recommendations necessary to maintain vibrant, resilient …
Investigators are urging anyone with information about a fatal hit and run, that took place two decades ago, to come forward. Bernice BILLINGS was 78 years old when she was fatally injured in a hit and run collision on Inglis Street in Barry’s Bay on February 5, 2005, sometime between …
In 2024, the Huntsville O.P.P. Detachment responded to over 170 reports of fraud or online fraud. The incidence of fraud in Canada has a staggering impact both financially and emotionally for victims of this crime. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has released its statistics for Fraud in 2024. The losses suffered are reported …
The Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) is committed to providing accessible, flexible, and high-quality learning opportunities for adult learners who want to complete their high school diploma, upgrade their skills, or prepare for new career pathways. The RCDSB Adult & Continuing Education programs offer a range of learning options …
