After hearing from almost 30 witnesses over three weeks, the jury tasked with making recommendations arising from the murders of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk and Nathalie Warmerdam delivered 86 recommendations last Tuesday June 28 2022. Above: Valerie Warmerdam, victim’s daughter, speaking at inquest. The jury’s decision attracted widespread national and …
On July 2 2022 Queenswood Real Estate, a fixture in Barry’s Bay, celebrates its 35-year anniversary. Throughout its history, Queenswood has operated out of the same location on Opeongo Square opposite the Barry’s Bay Railway Station. Above: Queenswood office with anniversary banner . Photo supplied. Early beginnings Broker of record …
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to warn the public of sextortion scams that are circulating within East Region and throughout Ontario. Recent reports of sextortion involve scammers contacting the victim through social media or online dating sites and threatening to share intimate photos of them to their family, …
If you have ever bought anything at the St. Francis Memorial Hospital Auxiliary gift shop, had a mammogram, attended one of the areas massive Auxiliary Bingos, or sat one of the local healthcare boards of hospital, hospice, home support or foundation, you’ve probably encountered Lorraine Finn. Over the years, Lorraine …
Following a statement on June 23 from Bishop Guy Desrochers of the Diocese of Pembroke (reproduced below) regarding Father Chris Shalla, Killaloe OPP have today confirmed criminal charges against the priest as described in the OPP media release below. Most recently pastor at St. Andrew’s Parish in Killaloe, Shalla was …
The Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating the sudden death of a 23-month-old child. On June 23, 2022, at about 3:45 p.m., officers were called to a parking lot on Monck Road for a child that was located with no vital signs. The child was transported …
The following statement was released by Bishop Guy Desrochers of the Diocese of Pembroke on June 17 2022. Now retired and believed to reside in Barry’s Bay, the subject of the statement, Father Norbert Cybulski, was ordained June 3 1962. During his priesthood, he served in numerous parishes including St. …
Across the sprawling geography of Renfrew County there are a limited number of free counselling clinics, and those that exist have long wait times and they can be difficult to access in the absence of public transit. It is why a regional team launched the Renfrew County Collaborative E-Walk-In Counselling …
Bike Bank Renfrew County is open again, thanks to the Ottawa Valley Cycling and Active Transportation Alliance (OVCATA). In 2021, its first year, more than 100 people in Renfrew County who couldn’t afford bikes got reconditioned used ones through this unique service. Above from left: OVCATA Bike Bank volunteers Howard Metcalfe and Drew …
Yesterday the ongoing inquest into the deaths of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk and Nathalie Warmerdam heard evidence from Derek Needham, who was the OPP Critical Incident Commander responsible for coordinating the response to the crimes. He revealed that he wished he had known that Borutski was targeting more than one …
Madawaska Valley Council and the Township have suffered another setback in their attempt to stop a lawsuit against them alleging abuse of power and defamation brought by The Current and its owners. They had appealed the Decision of Justice Doyle dated August 6 2021 which dismissed MV’s attempt to “strike …
Theft of trailers and wood splitter The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating the theft of two trailers and a wood splitter. On May 26, 2022, officers responded to a theft call on Schutt Road, in the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan. A black 2014 …
“You have a very big job, and that’s an understatement.” So said presiding officer Leslie Reaume on June 6th at the opening of the inquest into the deaths of Carol Culleton, Anastastia Kuzyk, and Nathalie Warmerdam. She was addressing the three men and two women who will act as the …
On June 3 the Coroner’s Office released details of the scope of the inquest into the deaths of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk and Nathalie Warmerdam. Ms. Culleton, 66; Ms. Kuzyk, 36; and Ms. Warmerdam, 48, were killed on September 22, 2015, in the Renfrew County area, by a man who …
Student council at Madawaska Valley District High School raised an impressive $318.55 through a movie night held on April 29. That evening, the students held a special viewing of the Disney movie, Encanto. Entry was by donation and snacks were available for purchase. The money will go to the St. …
