Town Hall meeting re proposed REME Protocol

Cheryl Gallant, MP, (Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke) will be hosting a town hall meeting to discuss proposed federal methane emissions regulations for local farmers, the Reducing Enteric Methane Emissions from Beef Cattle (REME) Protocol. In December the federal government announced an additional set of changes to reduce methane emissions from dairy and beef …

OPP bulletins at Jan.22, 2024

Sex offence charges laid, police urge victims to come forward Officers from the Crime Unit of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Pembroke resident with several sex-related offences in relation to a minor. The investigation began in mid-January 2024, after a …

Bite-sized news at Jan.17, 2024

Renfrew County Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario are bringing health care services to all youth ages 12-25.  Anyone looking for in person health services should contact the Intake Coordinator. This free Health Services is open to area youths every Thursday at its Pembroke location (278 Nelson Street Street). More information is …

See a deer? Don’t veer

The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging all motorists to be cautious of animals after responding to property damage collisions involving deer, moose and racoons over the past week in the Killaloe Detachment area. If you spot an animal on the road ahead, stay in control, …

Valley gardeners look ahead

Winter is traditionally the time for gardeners to place their seed orders and make plans to start seedlings indoors. But green thumbs in Madawaska Valley use their January meeting for fun as well as planning. On Thursday, Jan.18 at the Opeongo Seniors Centre, 19 Stafford Street in Barry’s Bay, MV …

OPP Bulletins first week of 2024

Festive RIDE ends with more than 1400 impaired driving charges With the provincial Festive RIDE campaign now concluded, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid 1,472 impaired driving charges against drivers who chose to ring in the new year facing the loss of their driver’s licence, other penalties and a criminal record.   During the 47-day …

Ready for 2024

Dear Reader, You may have noticed a lack of activity on The Current recently and for this we apologize. There have been a few technical hitches over the holidays which are now resolved, and our website is back to normal. We hope that you had time to enjoy the holiday …

Local healthcare receives boost from Palmer Lions

Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation The Palmer Rapids and Area Lions Club have gathered again to support local healthcare services in the community. They recently provided $7,500, which includes a $5,000 donation to the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s (SFVHF) Giving Tuesday Match-It Campaign, $2,000 from their Tree …

OPP Bulletins Dec.12, 2023

Fatal motor vehicle collision in Algonquin Park Members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision. On December 8, 2023, around 3:50 p.m., District of Nipissing Paramedic Services and the Township of South Algonquin Fire Department responded alongside OPP to a …

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